Position Title: Child Minding/Youth Program Worker

Reports To: HFA Program Manager

Pay Grid: $16.50/hour

Department: Health, Fitness, & Aquatics

Hours: Part-time (4-35 hours/week)

Our Culture:

YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services,

licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks.

When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building robust, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day,

demonstrating our values in action.

We do the right thing.

We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.

We put people first.

We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.

We keep our promises.

We do what we say we will do.

We lead by example.

We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta,



we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration

- Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C
- Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage

Knowledge & Skills

- Exceptional customer service skills
- Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values
- Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills

What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?

Reporting to the HFA Program Manager, Child Minding and Youth Program Worker, is responsible for providing childminding and youth programing services to children that access the YMCA facility while demonstrating all YMCA values.





The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:

- Be committed to exceptional customer service and member engagement
- Have positive interactions with members throughout the building; never just walk by a member
- Identify and create opportunities to enhance each and every person’s YMCA experience
- Be knowledgeable about all YMCA services and programs
- Coverage for Birthday Parties and Special Events as required
- Work Seasonal Day Camps throughout the year
- Candidates must be able to work days, evenings and weekends
- Providing a safe and positive environment at all times where children/youth can learn, develop skills and make new friends
- Care for children by engaging children in play and offering age-appropriate activities (prepare and set-up craft and other art program(s) for children)
- May lift or move items up to 50 lbs including children

The Perks to Joining our Team:

- Paid wellness days after 3-month probationary period
- Paid Birthday and Employment Anniversary Date
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members

Please Apply:

With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.

Please send application packages to:

Danielle Sonnie, HFA Programs Manager

YMCA of Southeastern Alberta

150 Ash Ave SE

[email protected]

Pay: $16.50 per hour

Benefits

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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