Summer Child & Youth Coordinator

Position: Summer Child & Youth Coordinator

Type of Employment: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Responsible to: FLE Program Manager

Qualifications Required:

• Human Services degree or diploma
• Knowledge of childhood development and family dynamics
• Direct experience working with families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication. A second language is an asset
• Experience in program development and group facilitation
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in the use of computers including ability to document in a data base and with Microsoft Office · Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines
• The ability to work in a team environment with children, youth, families and other professionals
• Current Police Information Check, Child Intervention Record Check and First Aid Certificate
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle

Specific Duties:

• 1. Work with the program team in the research, development and implementation of programs that reflect the needs and interests of children (6-12 years).
• 2. Plan, organize, and facilitate programs for children 6-12 years in summer camps with appropriate child development for this age group.
• 3. Assesses suitability of children and youth to attend programs.
• 4. Collaborate with agency team members to provide optimal programs and services to children and youth.
• 5. Interacts with children, parents and families in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
• 6. Ensure that the health, safety, and well-being of all program participants are adhered to at all times.
• 7. Refer children and families to other social service programs when needed.
• 8. Deals positively with conflict situations that arise.
• 9. Maintain records of children attending programs.
• 10. Implement evaluation tools to measure if program outcomes have been met.
• 11. Maintain program statistics for purposes of reporting to funders, evaluation and program development
• 12. Ensure all materials and supplies are purchased for the programs.
• 13. Confer with the Program Manager on a regular basis.

General Duties

• 1. Represent St Albert FRC and its partners in a professional manner at all times.
• 2. Ensure all programs operate in compliance with Alberta Licensing Standards and Best Practices.
• 3. Assist with St Albert FRC’s summer events, including preparation and the day of the event.
• 4. Assist in daily housekeeping and administrative duties associated with the upkeep of St Albert FRC.
• 5. Adhere to the organizations’ confidentiality policy and PIPA at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$23.00 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Child & Youth: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-23