Team Lead, Help and Hope for Seniors –Part Time – Marystown YMCA
Wage Range: $25.00/hr
Job Competition #: MTY-HOPE-PT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a Team Lead to support the Help and Hope for Seniors program. This program is designed to enhance the well-being and social participation of seniors in the community. The Team Lead will assist in the implementation of programming and the recruitment of volunteers and participants. Creating meaningful sessions such as crafts, music, fitness and sharing knowledge an experiences with the group. The Team Lead will also be responsible for a variety of presentations to facilitate connections to community to support healthy aging of mind, body and spirit.

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Education, Social Sciences or related field of study
• Experience working in a similar field in a community-based setting
• Experience supervising teams and/or program delivery
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Checks are reviewed on an individual basis

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

• Competitive compensation
• Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
• Enhance your health with a free health, fitness and aquatics membership (during contract)
• Keep your career dynamic through our professional development programs
• Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values
• Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practices
• Employee Recognition Program

Key Competencies

• Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
• Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
• Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
• Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
• Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills