Youth Program Instructor

Job summary

The Youth Program Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering engaging activities while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all participants. They must also maintain inventory, communicate effectively with parents, and build positive relationships with members and guests.

Job details

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today. At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring. To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website. This job posting is for the creation of an applicant pool and is not intended to fill a current vacancy at this time. We are currently looking for a Youth Program Instructor to join our team of committed professionals. This Part Time position within the Association is located at our North Bay branch. Under the leadership of the Supervisor of Recreational Programming or the Manager of Day Camps & Community Development, the Youth Program Instructor is responsible for program planning and delivery to ensure participant satisfaction. The ideal candidate for this position is dynamic, able to work as part of a progressive team, enjoys working with children and youth, and is capable of managing multiple tasks. START DATE As Soon As Possible LOCATION Chippewa Street, North Bay, ON RATE OF PAY $17.60 HOURS 4-20 Hours / Weekly SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Possession of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) preferred *for education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES with their application Current Standard First Aid and CPR C Experience working/leading group activities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Bilingualism in both official languages considered an asset Current and Satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Program, plan, and implement activities Supervise, engage and participate with the program participants in group activities Apply behavior management training techniques with the program participants Ensure the safety of all participants, property, staff and volunteers by established practices and procedures Maintain the inventory of required supplies and request more when needed Communicate with parents/guardians on a daily basis Build relationships with members and guests, and promote the YMCA as a charitable organization What We Offer As a charity and community-based organization, we know how important connection and wellness is, and we offer a workplace that invests in people. We provide: Free YMCA membership + 10% off family membership Paid personal/sick days Employee & Family Assistance Program with counselling, coaching, legal + financial supports YMCA Federation Pension Plan Mileage reimbursement Team events + staff recognition Learning & development opportunities Flexible hours + hybrid work options (role dependent) HOW TO APPLY If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply, by website only, with a cover letter and resume to the attention of: Personnell Committee Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for. All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department. Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment. Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references. YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications. Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/. or https://www.icascanada.ca. Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.

What you’ll do

The Youth Program Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering engaging activities while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of all participants. They must also maintain inventory, communicate effectively with parents, and build positive relationships with members and guests.

Requirements

Candidates should possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent and hold current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification. Experience in leading group activities and strong interpersonal communication skills are required for this role.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership • 10% off family membership • Paid personal/sick days • Employee & Family Assistance Program • YMCA Federation Pension Plan • Mileage reimbursement • Team events • Staff recognition • Learning & development opportunities • Flexible hours

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• safety procedures · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Program planning
• Group activity leadership
• Behavior management
• Safety procedures
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Inventory management
• Relationship building
• First aid
• CPR
• Empathy
• Parent Communication
• Behavior Management
• Talent Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Planning
• Working With Children
• Communication
• Community Development
• Educational Evaluation
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Coaching
• Trustworthiness

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Sports & Recreation
• Youth Program Instructor
• Program Officer
• Policy and Planning Managers
• Managers, All Other