Job Order Detail

Description

Nature & Scope

Working with the Manger of Family & Volunteers Services, this position will develop, plan and implement programming for families and children ages 0-5.

Duties & Responsibilities
-Develop, promote & deliver quality programming for those ages 0-5 years at both Early Years Family Resource Centers
-Initiate, develop and plan activities for the Early Years Family Resource Centre in conjunction with tenants in the Family Centre.
-Evaluate and monitor the consistent delivery of programs and services ensuring that programs adhere to and promote YMCA mission, values, vision, SAM standards, and emergency procedures
-Plan and implement seasonal camps for those ages 3-5 years
-Develop and implement seasonal activities for families, which includes but is not limited to Easter, Christmas, Halloween & St. Patricks Day
-Facilitate Open play groups and the parent and tot Cafe
-Light housekeeping
-Administrative duties as required including but not limited to hiring, training and scheduling program staff, data gathering, etc.
-Participate on the Early Years Parent Planning Group
-Manage the facility including:
-Facility decoration and cleanup for special events and functions (i.e. Christmas, Halloween, etc.)
-Ensuring the facility is safe, clean and organized
-Book space for groups as required
-Maintain the casual child minding call in list
-To adhere to YMCA Child Protection policies and procedures.
-To comply with YMCA policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements
-1-2 years experience working with pre-school children in a recreational setting
-Ability to work a flexible schedule (including weekends and evenings)
-Current First Aid & CPR certification
-Early Childhood Education- those with an ECE education will be consider first.
-Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Child Welfare Check issued no later than 1 month preceding your start date