Youth Development Coordinator
Steveston Community Society is accepting applications for the Youth Development Coordinator position. Reporting to the Community Facilities Coordinator and under the guidance of the City’s Coordinator of Youth Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive preteen and youth program within a Recreation Services setting for the Steveston Community Centre.
Steveston Community Centre
Duties and Responsibilities:
Programming
- Design, implement and evaluate recreational, social, cultural programs and activities which benefit and create a variety of experiences for youth
- Incorporate the Youth Involved Process in planning programs and services
- Perform duties consistent with the guiding principles of the City’s Strategy for Youth Services
- Develop, supervise and oversee special events
- Connect youth into programs, projects, advisory groups and volunteering consistent with their interests
- Promote the positive contributions of youth to the community; promote the 40 Developmental Assets and understanding of youth related issues
- Maintain operation of the games room or lounge area
- Instruct and lead youth in registered and drop in programs
Supervisory
- Recruit, train, supervise, mentor and evaluate staff and volunteers for the youth area
Customer Service/Communication
- Develop relationships by mentoring role modelling and engaging youth; facilitate one-on-ones in group settings; solicit feedback on programs from youth and families; demonstrate a working knowledge of popular youth culture
- Articulate boundaries governing appropriate behavior and use of the centre; may refer youth to other agencies for information and treatment
- Present youth-related information to public groups, peers, staff, boards and the community; attend public meetings related to youth issues; be an advocate for youth in the Community
- Create, prepare and distribute promotional materials using mixed mediums; incorporate web-based promotions; promote events and programs by directly contacting youth, develop and maintain media connections
- Solicit sponsors and publicly recognize contributions
- Develop partnerships with other Richmond community organizations and service providers
- Respond to all injuries from the public and staff
- Act as a resource to inform, educate staff and board members on issues related to youth
- Deal with difficult situations
Safety/Risk Management
- Follow risk management protocols; update risk management and emergency protocols as required; complete incident and accident reports in a timely manner
Administrative
- Develop relationships by mentoring role modelling and engaging youth; facilitate one-on-ones in group settings; solicit feedback on programs from youth and families; demonstrate a working knowledge of popular youth culture
- Articulate boundaries governing appropriate behavior and use of the centre; may refer youth to other agencies for information and treatment
- Present youth-related information to public groups, peers, staff, boards and the community; attend public meetings related to youth issues; be an advocate for youth in the Community
- Create, prepare and distribute promotional materials using mixed mediums; incorporate web-based promotions; promote events and programs by directly contacting youth, develop and maintain media connections
- Solicit sponsors and publicly recognize contributions
- Develop partnerships with other Richmond community organizations and service providers
- Respond to all injuries from the public and staff
- Act as a resource to inform, educate staff and board members on issues related to youth
- Deal with difficult situations
- Grade 12 plus completion of a diploma in child and youth care related studies and two years’ experience in program development, applied leadership, supervision, programming and building and managing large-scale budgets or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- BCRPA HIGH Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification
- Standard or Emergency First Aid and CPR C
- Criminal record check
- Class 4 B.C. driver’s license (or willingness to obtain)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience and/or education related to social work, counseling, addiction and drug or alcohol abuse
- Experience with volunteer boards
- Facilitating and mentoring experience
- Volunteer coordination experience
- Marketing and event planning skills
- FoodSafe
Hours
- 30 to 40 hours per week (Evening and weekend work, including Friday nights is a requirement of this position)
Compensation and Benefits
- $27.34 - $29.00 per hour (As of September 1, 2021)
- Benefits package after 3 months
How to Apply
Applicant should submit a detailed resume with optional cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position, no later than 11:59 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2022 to:
Steveston Community Centre
Attn: Community Facilities Coordinator
4111 Moncton Street
Richmond, BC V7E 3A8
E-mail: stevestoncc@richmond.ca
(Adobe PDF or MS Word format only)
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Duties may be carried out in a City owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position
This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
The City of Richmond has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. This Policy also applies to Community Association and Society employees.