Activity Leader (Winter Break)

Vancouver

START DATE: December 16, 2024
REPORTS TO: Assistant Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities

BGC is looking for Activity Leaders to work during winter break December 30 and 31, and January 2 and 3 at Strathcona, Thunderbird and Queen Alexandra elementary schools.

ABOUT US

At BGC, we believe that every kid is amazing. And we know that by seeing and hearing them, they will believe it too! To kids, their Club feels like a place where they can hang out with friends, and make some new ones, but it is so much more than that. It’s a safe place that provides them with three of the things that they need most: a sense of belonging, a sense of success, and positive relationships.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Activity Leaders are people who believe in kids and want to help them achieve their full potential. They are people studying or from a diverse range of disciplines, from teachers and social workers to nurses and fire fighters. Activity leaders develop strong, caring, relationships with the children and youth in the Clubs, while leading fun and engaging programs. They provide mentorship, guidance, and support, as kids build confidence, develop leadership skills, make healthy choices, and increase the likelihood that they will finish school.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Activity Leader plans, develops, and implements recreational, social, and/or educational activities for children/youth who visit Club programs. Activity Leaders strive to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to encourage client participation in programs.

Job Duties

  • Helps to ensure that the social/recreational needs of the children and families who attend the program are met.
  • Leads programs that follow BGC program standards, guidelines, and policies.
  • May participate in the development of individual plans for participants as needed.
  • Encourages and facilitates the participation of individuals in the program by creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to enhance the program’s appeal to participants.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new trends in activities programming.
  • Maintains awareness of any problems (medical, behavioural, or other) experienced by participants and informs the Assistant Coordinator.
  • Maintains appropriate records and statistics and ensures that all required documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Models’ appropriate behaviour and dresses appropriately for the specific program needs.
  • Informs the Assistant Coordinator of any problems or concerns regarding participants.
  • Adheres to program policies, procedures, child protection procedures, and other protocols from training and team meetings.
  • Attends scheduled staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensures that the facility is safe and clean during all activities and that supplies, etc. are put away after programs.
  • Cooperates and works with Assistant Coordinator and school staff in carrying out safety and emergency procedures.
  • May be assigned to lead specialized programs or do one-to-one work as appropriate.
  • Other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).
  • Post-secondary training/courses in recreation or a related field.
  • Experience working with groups of children in a social recreational setting and in planning activities.
  • Valid Childcare First Aid and CPR certification (must be obtained within 3 months).
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training (must be obtained within 3 months).
  • Participates in BGC’s on-line BGCU training.
  • Second language and experience working with culturally diverse people are assets.
  • Excellent interpersonal behaviour and communication skills.
  • Proven organization and time management skills (must be able to be on time for all shifts).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.

Note

Hours of work

The position starts December 16 for onboarding and training prior to winter break. Winter break program hours of work

  • December 30 – 8:00 to 3:00
  • December 31 – 8:00 to 3:00
  • January 2 – 8:00 to 3:00
  • January 3 – 8:00 to 3:00
Pay

Position starts at $18.75 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

What we offer
  • Fun working environment and team-based approach
  • On-the-job training
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Paid birthday off
CLOSING DATE

December 6, 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a resume and cover letter directly to: Natalie Lutz, Interim Director of Clubs (People and Systems) nlutz@bgcbc.ca or check out employment opportunities on-line through our website: https://www.bgcbc.ca/work/

Thank you in advance to all who apply for this position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.

Thanks in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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    BGC recognizes the value and importance of building and sustaining a culturally diverse environment and commits to intentional efforts to reflect that (along with our values) in all that we do. BGC has always been committed to diversity, and we believe that articulating our commitment to it in this way will support the ongoing evolution of this in our work going forward.

    For employees, participants, volunteers, donors, and the community, we demonstrate that commitment through:

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