Position Summary:

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding job? Do you have experience working will children and youth? If so, working in YMCA Northumberland’s Children and Youth Department at the Campbellford YMCA provides you with a rewarding chance to utilize your expertise. We are looking for enthusiastic, qualified, creative, responsible and caring individuals to join our staff team.

Responsibilities:

-Implementing and facilitating the delivery of quality dance classes to children and teens

-Continuously developing children’s skills and coordinating an end of year showcase

-Using a team approach when planning and leading programs

-Supervising program participants and guiding them in physical, social and emotional development

-Being responsible for the general safety of the participants

-Ensuring excellent customer service is provided to all members and participants

-Ensuring the YMCA mission, purpose, image and core values are conveyed to members, staff and volunteers with every interaction

-Based out of Campbellford YMCA, located at Sunny Life Recreation and Wellness Centre

-Requires working flexible hours; including evenings and weekends based on position specifications and programs offered

Qualifications:

-Minimum 16 years of age

-Previous experience working in the field of children and youth programs and/or camp programs with children ages 2-16 years of age and asset

-Previous dance knowledge and experience with leading a dance program

-Knowledge of and experience delivering fitness, nutrition, recreational sports, arts and crafts, dance, drama and music programs an asset

-Strong interpersonal,



conflict resolution and relationship building skills required

-Training in High Five or YMCA Healthy Child Development an asset

-Valid Standard First Aid and CPR “C” Certification

-Police Vulnerable Sector Check required prior to first day worked; Police Checks are reviewed on a case-by-case basis

YMCA Northumberland is a growing service organization and charity, with over 300 employees and 130 volunteers based out of Cobourg with Membership Centres in Brighton, Campbellford and Cobourg. YMCA Northumberland also operates 25 licensed Child Care Centres and 5 EarlyON Child and Family Centres focusing on child development across Northumberland.

At YMCA Northumberland, we celebrate and embrace diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants of all orientations, genders, ethnicities, abilities, and backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our community and fosters innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Together, we strive to build a brighter future for all.

Join YMCA Northumberland in building a community where everyone can shine! We strive to offer vital programs and services that nurture the spirit, mind, and body to ignite the potential in everyone, wherever they may be in their life journey

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 2.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Children's Dance Instructor (Campbellford)
🏢 YMCA
📍 Campbellford