Manager, Child, Youth & Family Programming, Day Camps: YMCA of Western Ontario

Nature and Scope:



The Manager is responsible for ensuring service excellence in all child, youth and family programs. The successful candidate will oversee the supervision and safe operation of these programs; ensuring the YMCA of Western Ontario regulations, National YMCA standards, and  YMCA Priority: SAM (Serving All Members) expectations are met.



The Manager will give direct leadership to programs and services that include drop- in programs, instructional programs, specialty courses and sporting leagues and day camps.  The Manager will oversee all department staff and volunteers through development, training, coaching and program audits.



 



 
Responsibilities:

• Recruitment, selection, training, scheduling and performance management of staff and volunteers in area



• Provide direct leadership in the delivery of programs



• Establish and implement staff/volunteer development and recognition plans and programs



• Administrative duties including payroll, scheduling, monitoring waitlists, statistical reporting and analysis



• Research current trends and develop new and innovative programming based on trends



• Development and ongoing monitoring of budget



• Assist with marketing and promotional efforts as related to programs



• Work directly with various user groups



• Respond to and proactively deal with members and potential issues of concern



• Support all other service areas  while implementing Priority SAM



• Participate on Stoney Creek Working Committee with partners from City of London and London Public Library to deliver Spectrum programming

 
Qualifications:

 

• Post secondary degree/diploma in Recreation, Physical Education or related experience preferred



• Minimum 2 years related work experience



•  Minimum 2 years staff/volunteer supervisory experience



• Current Standard First Aid, CPR certifications



• Current Criminal Record check including Vulnerable Position Screening

 
Competencies:

 

• Commitment to YMCA Mission, Vision and Values: Committed to delivering the YMCA core values internally and externally on a daily basis.  Role models behaviour that is in line with the mission, vision and values of the YMCA



• Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and self-development



• Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the association



• Leadership: Ability to develop and direct performance of others to achieve desired results



• Team Work: works effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results



• Quality Focus: Ensures that YMCA programs and services are superior



• Commitment to Health and Safety: acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction

 
Posting Expiry Date:  July 15, 2016

 
To apply to this position, please forward a cover letter and resume with the subject line:
Manager, Child, Youth & Family to:

 
Lindsay Whitaker
General Manager

 
Stoney Creek Community Centre, YMCA & Library
920 Sunningdale Road East
London, Ontario
N5X 0H5

 
Email: lwhitaker @ymcawo.ca

 

The YMCA of Western Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.

We thank all interested applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.