Job Category: Child/Teen Recreation Programs
Requisition Number: INSTR004820
Posted: March 21, 2025
Employment Type: Regular Part Time Hourly
Work Hours: Up to 24 hours per week
Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Anticipated Start Date: April 21, 2025
Deadline to Apply: April 4, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Location
Scarborough YMCA Health & Fitness Centre
230 Town Centre Ct
Scarborough, ON M1P, CAN
Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!
The Instructor Children and Youth Sports teaches and examines using YMCA curriculum and resources. Instructors develop short and long term lesson plans that identify the unique needs of the participants. Instructors maintain a safe environment at all times.
In this role, you will:
* Deliver course content and examine participants following established YMCA criteria.
* Develop and implement sequential weekly lesson plans.
* Recognize participant learning styles and deliver content accordingly.
* Coach and develop participants to meet success.
* Communicate (verbal and written) child's progress to parents and Supervisor.
* Maintain accurate, up-to-date weekly progress sheets and records for participants.
* Take attendance, ensure participants are signed into and out of the program.
* Set up and take down recreational, program and other equipment as required, check that equipment is safe and in good repair.
* Participate actively in scheduled programs, meetings, and special events.
* Assist and encourage program members to access additional appropriate programs offered at this location.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to succeed:
* Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values.
* Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs.
* YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter.
You bring:
* Diploma or degree in field related to working with children or youth or equivalent experience.
* Current certifications in the following Lifesaving Society awards: Standard First Aid & CPR level C is an asset.
* Current NCCP Basketball Coaching certification (Learn to Train level).
* Minimum 1-year previous experience Instructing Children and Teens in Basketball.
* Good theoretical and practical knowledge of various stages of child and youth development.
* Ability to encourage and motivate members and volunteers.
* Evidence of continuing professional development in working with children and youth.
* Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Flexibility regarding assigned work schedules.
* Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.
Why work for the YMCA?
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team.
If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.
In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check.
The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.
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