Why should you join our team?

YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.

Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, child-care support, language instruction, mental health support, lowered financial barriers, and more. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.

Child Care Supervisor - Full Time
Shawnessy YMCA
Salary Range: $43,272.00- $54,090.00per year + associated provincial hourly wage top up
Start Date: Immediately

You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:

• Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
• Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association;
• Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
• Program discounts;
• Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
• Leadership award opportunities;
• Scholarship opportunities;
• Paid recertification and training.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;

• Previous experience working within a licensed child care centre; supervisory experience is an asset

• Alberta Early Childhood Educator Certification – Level 3

• Understanding of, and ability to meet, the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulations

• Experience working with children aged 12 months – six years, utilizing an inclusive and play-based learning curriculum

• Ability to motivate and coach others to achieve collective excellence in child care service delivery

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including intermediate computer literacy

• Demonstrated ability to complete general office and child care administrative tasks

• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.

• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector Search

• Three professional references required.

What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?

The successful applicant will work 40 hours per week between the hours of 7am - 6pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility of the successful applicant’s personal schedule is required to ensure area needs are met. Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet training requirements.

Reporting to the Child Care Director, the Childcare Supervisor will:

• Be a member of the onsite senior team within the Shawnessy YMCA Child Development Centre supporting operation and administrative responsibilities of the 48-space centre.

• Demonstrate a cooperative team approach for managing centre operations including adapting personal work schedule, working in ratio and providing facility operational support (including Duty Manager shifts)

• This includes acting as “Designate in Charge” during periods of the Child Care Director may be absent or otherwise engaged.

• Ensure all staff needs are met; including support with recruitment, supervision, scheduling, coaching & development, performance management, training and recognition.

• Perform office and administration tasks required of the child care centre.

• Achieve excellence in developmentally appropriate program delivery through staff and program development for effective implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

• This includes working in ratio to meet operational needs, supporting personal care needs of children, engaging in active play indoors, outside, during recreational swim time and while on outings and fieldtrips.

• Demonstrate a professional, customer service-oriented approach including the effective utilization of established communication strategies for both internal and external YMCA Calgary stakeholders.

• Ensure the childcare centre operates in accordance with applicable Provincial licensing regulations, Alberta Health Service standards, Calgary Fire regulations and YMCA Calgary policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe indoor and outdoor environment.

• Demonstrate safe practices and act promptly on all health and safety risks and concerns. Effectively manage emergency situations as per YMCA procedures.

• Support centre, branch and association activities as assigned, including planning and facilitation

What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?

Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:

• Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
• Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
• Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
• Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
• Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
• Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
• Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement

YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.

Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview.

All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@ymcacalgary.org.

Company

YMCA Calgary

Location

Shawnessy YMCA

Opening Date

26-11-2025

Closing Date

10-12-2025