Youth Programs Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
What's in it for you?
Wage: $21.50 per hour
$25.00 per how while working in select programs
Hours: Part-time, 0-30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Weekday evening shifts are standard. Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Locations: Nanaimo, BC
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Youth Programs Manager, the Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for planning and leading appropriate activities for youth ages 9 -18. In addition, the Youth Program Coordinator helps to create and curate a safe, positive, and open environment where youth feel empowered, respected, and supported. As a frontline worker, the Youth Programs Coordinator relates well with youth, families, and other community members.
BGC Values Core Values
Adhere, demonstrate implementation and role model all the BGC Canada Values:
- Belonging: We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships’
- Respect: ‘We ensure that everyone – children, youth families, volunteers, employees – is heard, respected, valued and treated fairly’
- Encouragement and Support: We encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn and grow to achieve their dreams’
- Working Together: We work together with young people, families, volunteers, our communities and government’
- Speaking Out: ‘We speak out for children, youth and families so that we can make our world better’
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, lead and evaluate fun, safe and age-appropriate activities for various programs and demographics in accordance with Club policies and vision, including the implementation and evaluation of BGC Canada programs (Learn On, Respect2Connect, etc.) and utilize program resources provided by BGC Canada.
- Working from a trauma informed approach, oversee the daily management of youth groups, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. This position involves planning and executing group activities, managing group dynamics, promoting appropriate positive behaviour, ensuring safety and supporting the developmental and emotional needs of diverse participants in a structured setting.
- Responsible for maintaining effective relationships within the community.
- Maintains awareness of, and effectively deal with any youth issues, problems, incidents or crisis situations, providing support and feedback to youth and their family when appropriate, and reporting any necessary information to the Manager/Director or outside agencies.
- Ensure that any equipment or facilities used to help facilitate the delivery of the program plan are safe, free from risk, and are left in good condition after usage.
- Work cooperatively as a key member of an integrated youth staff team that consistently strives for consistency, inclusion, excellence and effective conflict resolution amongst staff and participants. The coordinator will ensure smooth group dynamics, facilitating 1-on-1 and group conflict resolution, and creating a supportive and respectful environment
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of new trends in activities programming and youth issues specific to the Central Vancouver Island area.
- Participate in program evaluation and individual goal setting as required by policy and/or funding requirements & support the Learning and Impact process.
- Participate in training that will enhance skill development and effective safety & support of youth in the programs offered including organizational and department training opportunities. Performs other related duties as required.
Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities
- Maintain and complete accurate and timely program records as required – daily attendance, Club logbook, activity statistics, participant demographics, incident reports.
- Collect, maintain and ensure model fidelity for all client electronic & physical file requirements in alignment with policy, program expectations, activity requirements including but not limited to registration forms, permission forms and consents.
- Completes all administrative tasks and responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner including but not limited to mileage, expenses, and acknowledgements. Works with the manager/director to ensure all spending and program limits are adhered to.
- Supports the Youth Programs Manager with grant application & reporting by providing reporting input and examples of community need, participant data, demographics, program attendance, survey results and testimonials.
- Leads measurable impact and outcome deliverables for youth programs at BGCCVI as identified on Walker Grids. Supports the distribution, completion and collection of program surveys, pre post surveys and organizational outcome measurement initiatives as required by funders, BGC Canada and/or organizational initiatives and projects. Support the Youth Programs Manager in onboarding, supervising, and managing youth program staff and volunteers/practicum students. This includes but is not limited to creating staff schedules, providing manager back up and acting as a formal support and resource for program staff.
Collaboration and Organizational Culture
- Contributes to organizational culture through participation and contribution to BGCCVI committees and groups including but not limited to special events, Fun Committee, JOHSC and others.
- Attend community meetings, community fairs and groups to collect information and help market BGCCVI programming and ensure connection with other youth service organizations.
- Regularly attends and contributes to BGCCVI events and functions including but not limited to Annual General Meetings, special events, presentations, and training sessions. Participates in special promotional activities, programs, and/or events as required by BGCCVI. Contributes to a positive work culture through respectful communication, mutual appreciation/respect, shared interests and empathy with coworkers and clients.
Van Maintenance
- Ensures that vans are pre-inspected and cleaned out daily by driver. Van inspection must be conducted by employee with appropriate class license.
- Ensures vans are driven, maintained and inspected in accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act (i.e. CVI, Fire Extinguishers)
- Ensures that van cleaning schedules are created and implemented to ensure that vans present a positive BGCCVI image.
- Informs manager of faulty equipment, repairs and updates that are required.
Qualifications
Education
Preference is given to an individual who has completed courses, a diploma, or a degree in Recreation Management, Child and Youth Care, or Education.
Certifications
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required
- Valid Class 4 Drivers License considered an asset. (Preferred)
- Valid Community Care First Aid or Equivalent
Experience
- A minimum of two year’s experience working with children/youth in a related capacity.
- A minimum of one year experience planning and implementing program curriculum. Experience working with youth with special needs and behavioral challenges considered an asset.
Working conditions
- Program delivery may include moderate physical activity.
- Weekday evening shifts are standard. Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
About BGC Central Vancouver Island
Formed in 1971, BGC Central Vancouver Island provides experiential learning environments that inspire children, youth and families of diverse abilities to acquire & develop the critical cognitive, emotional, and social skills needed to become resilient and contributing members of society.
With 14 club locations serving over 2000 members every year across the Central Vancouver Island region, BGCCVI is the Island’s largest childcare provider and is trusted by more families than anyone else.
We are proud to be part of BGC Canada who serve children, youth and families from Coast to Coast.
Youth Programs Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
What's in it for you?
Wage: $21.50 per hour
$25.00 per how while working in select programs
Hours: Part-time, 0-30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Weekday evening shifts are standard. Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Locations: Nanaimo, BC
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Youth Programs Manager, the Youth Programs Coordinator is responsible for planning and leading appropriate activities for youth ages 9 -18. In addition, the Youth Program Coordinator helps to create and curate a safe, positive, and open environment where youth feel empowered, respected, and supported. As a frontline worker, the Youth Programs Coordinator relates well with youth, families, and other community members.
BGC Values Core Values
Adhere, demonstrate implementation and role model all the BGC Canada Values:
- Belonging: We welcome everyone in a safe, accepting environment based on belonging and positive relationships’
- Respect: ‘We ensure that everyone – children, youth families, volunteers, employees – is heard, respected, valued and treated fairly’
- Encouragement and Support: We encourage and support every child and youth to play, learn and grow to achieve their dreams’
- Working Together: We work together with young people, families, volunteers, our communities and government’
- Speaking Out: ‘We speak out for children, youth and families so that we can make our world better’
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, lead and evaluate fun, safe and age-appropriate activities for various programs and demographics in accordance with Club policies and vision, including the implementation and evaluation of BGC Canada programs (Learn On, Respect2Connect, etc.) and utilize program resources provided by BGC Canada.
- Working from a trauma informed approach, oversee the daily management of youth groups, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. This position involves planning and executing group activities, managing group dynamics, promoting appropriate positive behaviour, ensuring safety and supporting the developmental and emotional needs of diverse participants in a structured setting.
- Responsible for maintaining effective relationships within the community.
- Maintains awareness of, and effectively deal with any youth issues, problems, incidents or crisis situations, providing support and feedback to youth and their family when appropriate, and reporting any necessary information to the Manager/Director or outside agencies.
- Ensure that any equipment or facilities used to help facilitate the delivery of the program plan are safe, free from risk, and are left in good condition after usage.
- Work cooperatively as a key member of an integrated youth staff team that consistently strives for consistency, inclusion, excellence and effective conflict resolution amongst staff and participants. The coordinator will ensure smooth group dynamics, facilitating 1-on-1 and group conflict resolution, and creating a supportive and respectful environment
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of new trends in activities programming and youth issues specific to the Central Vancouver Island area.
- Participate in program evaluation and individual goal setting as required by policy and/or funding requirements & support the Learning and Impact process.
- Participate in training that will enhance skill development and effective safety & support of youth in the programs offered including organizational and department training opportunities. Performs other related duties as required.
Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities
- Maintain and complete accurate and timely program records as required – daily attendance, Club logbook, activity statistics, participant demographics, incident reports.
- Collect, maintain and ensure model fidelity for all client electronic & physical file requirements in alignment with policy, program expectations, activity requirements including but not limited to registration forms, permission forms and consents.
- Completes all administrative tasks and responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner including but not limited to mileage, expenses, and acknowledgements. Works with the manager/director to ensure all spending and program limits are adhered to.
- Supports the Youth Programs Manager with grant application & reporting by providing reporting input and examples of community need, participant data, demographics, program attendance, survey results and testimonials.
- Leads measurable impact and outcome deliverables for youth programs at BGCCVI as identified on Walker Grids. Supports the distribution, completion and collection of program surveys, pre post surveys and organizational outcome measurement initiatives as required by funders, BGC Canada and/or organizational initiatives and projects. Support the Youth Programs Manager in onboarding, supervising, and managing youth program staff and volunteers/practicum students. This includes but is not limited to creating staff schedules, providing manager back up and acting as a formal support and resource for program staff.
Collaboration and Organizational Culture
- Contributes to organizational culture through participation and contribution to BGCCVI committees and groups including but not limited to special events, Fun Committee, JOHSC and others.
- Attend community meetings, community fairs and groups to collect information and help market BGCCVI programming and ensure connection with other youth service organizations.
- Regularly attends and contributes to BGCCVI events and functions including but not limited to Annual General Meetings, special events, presentations, and training sessions. Participates in special promotional activities, programs, and/or events as required by BGCCVI. Contributes to a positive work culture through respectful communication, mutual appreciation/respect, shared interests and empathy with coworkers and clients.
Van Maintenance
- Ensures that vans are pre-inspected and cleaned out daily by driver. Van inspection must be conducted by employee with appropriate class license.
- Ensures vans are driven, maintained and inspected in accordance with the Motor Vehicles Act (i.e. CVI, Fire Extinguishers)
- Ensures that van cleaning schedules are created and implemented to ensure that vans present a positive BGCCVI image.
- Informs manager of faulty equipment, repairs and updates that are required.
Qualifications
Education
Preference is given to an individual who has completed courses, a diploma, or a degree in Recreation Management, Child and Youth Care, or Education.
Certifications
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required
- Valid Class 4 Drivers License considered an asset. (Preferred)
- Valid Community Care First Aid or Equivalent
Experience
- A minimum of two year’s experience working with children/youth in a related capacity.
- A minimum of one year experience planning and implementing program curriculum. Experience working with youth with special needs and behavioral challenges considered an asset.
Working conditions
- Program delivery may include moderate physical activity.
- Weekday evening shifts are standard. Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
About BGC Central Vancouver Island
Formed in 1971, BGC Central Vancouver Island provides experiential learning environments that inspire children, youth and families of diverse abilities to acquire & develop the critical cognitive, emotional, and social skills needed to become resilient and contributing members of society.
With 14 club locations serving over 2000 members every year across the Central Vancouver Island region, BGCCVI is the Island’s largest childcare provider and is trusted by more families than anyone else.
We are proud to be part of BGC Canada who serve children, youth and families from Coast to Coast.