Intermediate Youth Worker

Introduction

Applications are invited to apply for a part-time Intermediate Youth Worker position at the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. The incumbent will work at our Rochester Heights Clubhouse. This position reports to the Clubhouse Manager.

Compensation: $14.75 per hour

Start Date: ASAP

Company

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Position Overview

Responsibilities:
Direct leadership in assigned programs

Implementing structured programs an assisting with special events

Create activity programs for children and youth

Provide monthly updates including attendance figures and program outcomes

Be a positive role model for children and youth

Support volunteers and program placement students

Liaise with parents and caregivers regarding progress and challenges of participants

Provide mentoring services and assistance with counseling support to members as required

Attend monthly staff meetings

Attend training opportunities as required

Company

Education:
Currently enrolled in a High School, College or University program and returning to school this September. Preference will be given to applicants studying Recreation and Leisure Services or similar programs.

First Aid/CPR.

HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
Minimum 2 years of part-time direct leadership experience in a child and youth-related field studies or Recreation and Leisure Services program

Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrated C&Y mentoring and counseling skills.

Ability to work effectively with children and youth.

Demonstrated organizational and program planning skills.

Demonstrated direct leadership skills (in program instruction capacity)

Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.

Ability to take initiative and work both independently and within a team environment with minimal supervision.

Proven ability to engage children in programming activities.

Demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve.

Previous experience working with youth in afterschool programs and/or summer camps considered an asset.

Experience in delivering physical activity, sport and recreation activities would be considered an asset

Valid Driver’s License and comfortable driving members to/from events is considered an asset

Experience delivering creative arts programming considered an asset

Experience delivering sports and recreation programming considered an asset

Multilingualism is an asset (French, Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin).

Please note: the following are required for this position:

• Current Criminal Record Check for employees that are 19 year old and over (vulnerable sector)

We encourage all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume and cover letter, quoting the position title. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for interviews.