Join the YMCA Team in Sarnia! Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.

Why The Y?

At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members

Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities. All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Position: Community Program Director Location: Sarnia, Ontario Start Date: As soon as Possible Salary: Starting rates $49,023.00 annual

As part of your total compensation:

• Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 7.5 hour workday
• 37.5 hour work week
• Hours fluctuate between 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Overall management and operation of Authorized Recreational and Skill-Building Programs for children and youth ages 4 to 12 within 3 community townhomes (before/after school and summer).
• Conduct regular site visits to all Resource House program locations to ensure quality programming, effective communication with staff, monitor staff interactions with children and act as a positive role model.
• Complete mid-year and year-end performance management reviews with staff.
• Build relationships and maintain professional communication with parents, participants, and community members.
• Build and maintain strong community partnerships (i.e., S.C.C.Y, United Way, third party recreation etc.)
• Support the review of the design and implementation of quality age-appropriate programs for children and youth with a focus on student physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and creative development and well-being.
• Responsible for the health and safety of participants, co-workers, volunteers, and self.
• Will support in program as needed due to staff absences.
• Prepare appropriate documentation related to attendance, program plans, incident reports, and other administrative requirements meeting timelines.
• Demonstrates YMCA Core Values- Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Inclusiveness and Caring- in all daily interactions.
• Ensure own performance is in compliance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, including Health and Safety, Child Safeguarding and Risk Management.
• Supports the completion of funders financial reports in partnership with Regional Manager. (United Way and OCCMS)
• Process all registrations in a timely manner and monitor enrollment.
• Ability to evaluate program quality through surveys for participants and families.
• Recruitment, training, scheduling of staff and volunteers
• Attendance and participation in staff meetings and training sessions.

Education and Skills Qualifications:

• Experience in the development and delivery of recreational programs specific to children and youth is an asset
• Secondary education or training in Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Service Work, or Recreation and Leisure is preferred.
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Position Screen is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification or include the date of training scheduled within the next three months. Training cost and time is at the expense of the applicant and not reimbursed.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between sites.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern 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. Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.