Y-PHD Before and After-school Programmer

Reports to: Program Manager

Position Status: Part Time (Contract) (2:00pm-5:30pm Monday-Friday) (asap - June 30th 2025)

Salary: $16.50 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: St Catherines Elementary School

The YMCA is a place where everyone belongs, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, in a welcoming space that is both nurturing and fun – a community of shared responsibilities, where children and families can thrive.

There are lots of places to work, but few opportunities to do work that really matters, and the Y is one of those rare places. When you join our team, you don’t just get a job – you’ll embark on an exciting path of career development. You will be part of a team that provides children, youth, and adults of all ages reach feel a sense of belonging to their community.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for ensuring quality, inclusive program delivery with a focus on physical literacy, cooperative play, and confidence building in keeping with High Five and Y Healthy Child Standards curriculum. Direct delivery of child-centric development-based programming for School Age youth (ages 4-12) and championing importance of physical literacy in youth as a cornerstone to building Healthy Communities.

Responsibilities include:

· Plan, implement, and engage in physical activity promoting positive development and lifestyle

· Create an environment that instills a sense of inclusion, safety and learning opportunity for youth

· Complete administration duties as required; including correspondence with families of participants, ensure all program paperwork is completed on time, documenting as needed, registrations, and maintaining an accurate record of attendance for the program.

· Create a positive team environment by illustrating core leadership competencies, engaging in relationship building and creating a sense of belonging for all staff and members of the site.

· Consistently represent YMCA’s values and purpose; comply with all YMCA Policies, Procedures & Best Practices, Child Safeguarding, Provincial requirements and Health & Safety regulations; including completion of mandatory certifications.

· Use a variety of teaching techniques that include, but are not limited to, modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

· Plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments for young children that support emotional and social development, while understanding and encouraging positive self-concepts.

· Develop relationships with external partners to enhance care for children and families

· Ensure hours are inputted in Payworks before the deadlines provided by the Program Manager and/or Team Lead.

· Respond to parent and staff concerns

· Communicate program highlights and challenges with Site Lead and Program Manager

· Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings

· Other duties as assigned by Program Manager

Qualifications and Skills

· Must have own car or reliable access to a means of transportation.

· Highschool Diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a strong reference.

· 0-2 years of childcare experience with demonstrable evidence of experience linked to the role’s responsibilities

· Experience working with children

· Demonstrated success in plan/organize games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, lead field trips, etc.

· Post-secondary education in Early Childhood Education or related field considered an asset

· Working knowledge of school system and community resources an asset

· Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills to work with youth, parents, and staff

· Demonstrated ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines and priorities

· Strong attention to detail

· Excellent verbal, written, and presentation/workshop facilitation skills

· Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and ability to establish rapport with clients

· Intermediate Microsoft Office Skills

· Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License or access to reliable transportation

· Flexibility to work outside of regular work hours on an as-needed basis

We Offer

· Strong Work Life Balance Programs (i.e. Paid Personal and Vacation Days)

· Individual & Family YMCA Membership options

· Access to discounted childcare/program

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.

Apply Today Please apply online at http://www.ymcahfx.ca/job-postings/

We look forward to hearing from you!

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is an equal opportunity employer that values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify.