After School Program Leader

The role of the Program Leader will facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness; and to engage and support elementary and high school participants and families in our community.

Accountability

• The role of the Program Leader will be to facilitate various activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness; and to engage and support elementary and high school participants and families in our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of the After School Program Supervisor, the Program Leader will instruct and participate in a variety of physical activities aimed at engaging children in fun and recreation while achieving life-long learning objectives

• Provide healthy snacks to all participants within the program, while accommodating dietary restrictions

• Be a role model and supervisor of all children and volunteers at Jericho’s After School Programs

• Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support participants in managing their behaviour.

• Respond to the individual needs of participants and establish stable and consistent relationships with each child and their families/caregivers.

• Liaise sensitively with families/caregivers on matters concerning their child/youth while maintaining confidentiality.

• Ensure that health and safety needs of all participants are met and addressed immediately and appropriately

• Ensure proper sign in/sign out procedures are followed.

• Cleaning and tidying the facility and ensuring the safe storage of equipment.

• Report on a regular basis to the Program Supervisor regarding issues of need and/or concern

• Communicate and represent Jericho’s mission, vision and operating principles to employees and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with children/youth

• Experience with leading children/youth activities an asset

• Knowledge of children/youth programs

• Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public and parents/guardians

• Demonstrated problem solving ability

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Ability to use various sports equipment used in program.

• Current First Aid/CPR certification

• High Five PHCD Certification an asset

• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening

To apply for an After School Program position please send your resume and cover letter to evan.jones@jerichoys.org