Employment Program Coordinator

The Education Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, facilitating, supervising and running education related programs including after-school, cultural, recreational, non-instructional days, intervention and prevention activities to promote overall personal growth for the youth of the community ages 7 - 18. The Education Program Coordinator is also the lead for spring break and summer day camps.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentors, coaches and supports program participants and encourages greater social inclusion;
• Works with parents and community groups to win support for improved provision and acts as an advocate for young people’s interests;
• Provides one on one support for children, youth and students in the community;
• Plans, develops, facilitates and supervises recreational, social and educational programs that support the positive cultural identity and personal wellness for the youth of the community;
• Creates, implements and monitors community projects and programs to meet overall needs;
• Plans, organizes and supervises activities for annual programs such as arts-based activities, community/environmental projects, residential activities, outdoor education and sporting activities;
• Ensures sports, recreation and technology equipment is properly used and maintained;
• Makes recommendations to the Director regarding other extra-curricular activities that support the interests of program participants;
• Develops effective working relationships with clients, families and co-workers; resolves conflict with program participants or parents; assists in the resolution of issues and complaints and refers them to the Director when required;
• Develops the summer and spring break day camps; and recruits, mentors, trains and supervises Youth Leaders;
• Establishes effective relationships with children and youth through positive role modeling;
• Adheres to the program budget established by the Director;
• Prepares and submits reports such as participant tracking and academic performance to the Director;
• Creates collaborative partnerships with other community agencies regarding program development and delivery;
• Maintains records, reports, and an overall program work plan;
• Monitors and maintains daily program attendance, equipment, and supply levels;
• Promotes safety, health and wellness;
• Respects individual privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 graduation (Dogwood or BC Adult Graduation Diploma);
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience coordinating youth programs or experience working with children and youth;
• Experience implementing programs and achieving outcomes;
• Experience developing and preparing a variety of written reports, spreadsheets, presentations and other documentation independently and from written and verbal instructions;
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle plus a clean driver’s abstract is required, a valid Class 4 license is an asset;
• Clean criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector required;
• Valid standard first aid and CPR certificate or the willingness to undergo training.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education :

• Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 drivers license (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Saanich, BC V8L 5W4 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Saanich, BC V8L 5W4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person