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Jobs & Careers / Out-of-School-Care Programmer

Job Title:

Out-of-School-Care Programmer

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Status:

Sourcing

Date Posted:

March 07, 2010

Location:

Duration:

Permanent

Job Description:

Situation:

The YMCA of Wood Buffalo is a not-for-profit charity that is one of 55 YMCA Associations in Canada. With an annual operating budget of $6.5 million, our YMCA offers programs and services including health, fitness and recreation, family and children’s services, camping, youth leadership development, community outreach and international development education.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Responsibility, Honesty, Caring, and Respect, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

Nature & Scope:

The Out of School Care Programmer will assist the supervisor in the planning and implementation of the Out of School Care program to ensure that the program is delivered in compliance with the policies and procedures established by the YMCA and in accordance with childcare licensing regulations. Out of School Care Programmers are responsible for the supervision of children at all times during the program to ensure the health and safety needs of all are met.

Responsibilities:

• This position requires staff to be flexible and to work a split shift (before and
after school hours)
• Program areas are based on shared space within the school and may not be a
dedicated space, therefore, requiring movement/set up of equipment on a daily/weekly/ monthly basis
• Must be familiar with the developmental needs of children ranging from ages 6 years
to 12 years
• Participant enrollments range from 10 to 90 children in attendance
• Planning and implementation of age-appropriate curriculum
• Programming for low enrollment is as equally challenging as programming for higher participant enrollments.
• Incumbents must have knowledge of potential hazards and the ability to put a
preventative plan in place
• Required to assume leadership in the absence of the supervisor
• Maintains a positive working relationship/image with the Boards of Education, staff, parents, volunteers and children

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement is 18 years
• Courses, Certificate, and/or Diploma in Early Childhood or related field
• Alberta Childcare certification level
• Computer knowledge
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Clearance of Criminal Record Check
• First Aid/CPR (will provide certification if necessary)

Competencies:

In addition to bringing commitment to YMCA visions and values, the candidate should have the following competencies:

• Acts immediately when issues of health and safety are involved.
• Ensures customers (children, parents, school boards) are treated in a courteous manner, promptly and every effort is made to address any concerns.
• Is knowledgeable about behavior management issues and is able to step in and resolve issues as needed
• Child & Youth focused
• Concern for Health & Safety
• Relationship building & Collaboration
• Strong Communication

Credentials: