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Supervisor, Afterschool Antics
Date Posted: March 5, 2010
Employer: YMCA
City: Kitchener
Type: Full Time
Wage:
Description: POSITION: Supervisor, Afterschool Antics (JP 1049)  
EMPLOYED BY: Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA  
SERVICE AREA: Community Services  
LOCATION: Kitchener-Waterloo  
REPORTS TO: Director, Community Outcomes  
HOURS: Full Time - Contract  
SALARY: Under Review  
START DATE: June 2010  
 
FUNCTION: Responsible for providing leadership, coordination, supervision and quality delivery of the YMCA recreational Afterschool Antics programs throughout Kitchener-Waterloo.  
 
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  
# Responsible for hiring, orientation, supervision and evaluation of staff and volunteers.  
# Responsible for staff training and development to generate knowledge and understanding in areas such as child guidance, programming, activity ideas and resources.  
# Maintain accurate records registrations, fees, and attendance.  
# Conduct regular site visits to ensure quality programming, effective communication with staff, supervision of staff and act as a role model.  
# Facilitates appropriate and timely solutions when conflict arises (parent, staffing etc.)  
# Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents and external site contacts  
# Responsible for maintaining positive public relations  
# Conducts regular centre staff meetings.  
# Attends professional development workshops, organizational meetings  
# Direct involvement in the preparation of annual financial plan.  
# Monitor the established annual financial plan to ensure the area is achieving targets (Financial, Enrollment, Staffing). Identifying variances and areas of concern to supervisor.  
# Order and monitor site/program supplies to maintain a level of quality materials to be used within the programs by the children.  
# Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required.  
# Assumes other duties as assigned.  
 
QUALIFICATIONS:  
# Completion of Community College diploma in areas of Child Development, Psychology and Youth Recreation  
# CPR and First Aid certification  
# Acceptable Police Check  
# 2-3 years of related experience in a supervisory role.  
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:  
Coaching and Development: Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff to learn and grow personally and professionally.  
Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner to support information sharing.  
Concern For Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction.  
Leadership: Guides, motivates and inspires others to take action towards desired outcomes.  
Problem Solving: Identifies an issue and works towards a solution.  
Tolerance For Ambiguity: Functions effectively in situations of less than perfect or incomplete information.  
 
Note: This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values, as well as, a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.  
 
How To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: humanresources@ckwymca.ca  
 
Human Resources, YMCA Administration Offices,  
460 Frederick Street, Suite 203, Kitchener ON N2H 2P5  
Fax to: 519-576-6223  
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 12, 2010 at 12:00PM  
 
The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and the Human Rights Code. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener- Waterloo are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices, in keeping with privacy laws. For more information on the YMCAs commitment to privacy, please visit our web site at www.kwymca.org or www.ymcacambridge.com  
Deadline: March 12, 2010
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