Youth Worker

Job summary

The Youth Worker will plan and facilitate youth and recreation programs while supporting staff and volunteers during activities. They are also responsible for coordinating programming, assisting with fundraising, and promoting events within the community.

Job details

Youth Worker Positions Dene Godhe Ala Youth Center Duties and Responsibilities: Help plan and carry out Youth and Recreation programs and events. Assist with setting up and organizing activities for youth and recreation participants. Support staff and volunteers during youth and recreation activities. Help coordinate programming with other departments and groups. Assist with fundraising activities as directed. Help advertise Cold Lake First Nations Youth and Recreation programs and events. Work independently while maintaining a professional attitude and conduct. Be willing to work flexible hours, chaperone youth/athletes, and obtain required coaching certification. Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Experience or a strong interest in youth work, recreation, or physical education is required. Possess a valid relevant certification related to Youth or Recreation (e.g. First Aid, Coaching Certificate). Have general knowledge of policies and procedures for youth programming, and community involvement. Valid class 3 ot 5 Alberta's License and access to reliable vehicle. Must be able to provide a Criminal Record Check and a Child Welfare Check. Basic computer knowledge and office skills required. Good verbal, and listening communication skills. Ability to work productively with various groups of people to achieve program objectives. Must be creative, resourceful, and able to handle challenging situations. Demonstrate dedication to the position and the community. A general knowledge of Cold Lake First Nations traditions, elders, culture, and dynamics is an asset. Working Conditions: Monday to Friday (12:00pm to 8:00pm) and Saturday to Sunday (11:00am to 7:00pm), with alternating weekends. Work in office atmosphere as well as outdoors. Work with challenging situations. Sitting, standing and being active for extended periods. Be flexible, and work within a team. Perform repetitive tasks.

What you’ll do

The Youth Worker will plan and facilitate youth and recreation programs while supporting staff and volunteers during activities. They are also responsible for coordinating programming, assisting with fundraising, and promoting events within the community.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience or a strong interest in youth work and possess relevant certifications such as First Aid or Coaching. A valid driver's license, a clean criminal record check, and a child welfare check are mandatory for this role.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Office Administration · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Youth work
• Recreation programming
• Event planning
• Coaching
• First aid
• Communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Office administration
• Fundraising
• Community engagement
• Resourcefulness
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Chaperoning
• Physical Education
• First Aid
• Child Welfare
• Communication

Job areas

• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Education
• Administrative
• Youth Worker
• Youth Counselor / Worker
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