Employment Opportunity - Program Leader (PT)
About Us:
Canada SCORES Vancouver (CSV) is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency. Our mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. We provide a free after-school program that focuses on the whole child. Our program uses a unique combination of soccer, poetry, and community projects to create a singular and comprehensive program that emphasizes physical activity, mental health and wellness, self-expression, academic engagement, and community involvement.
Job Summary:
CSV is seeking reliable, dynamic, and team-oriented Program Leaders to join our team. Our Program Leaders are responsible for leading and implementing our after-school programs for elementary school children (grades 4-7).
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee the recruitment and registration of our program participants in partnership with representatives from our schools
- Implement the SCORES curriculum (soccer, poetry, and community project)
- Maintain daily attendance records
- Distribute, collect, and maintain inventory of all soccer equipment and classroom supplies issued by CSV
- Complete season and year-end evaluations (e.g. participant surveys)
- Chaperone participants to program events (Fall Frenzy, Poetry Slams, Spring Jamboree, Shout, and Vancouver Whitecaps game)
- Connect and support parents/guardians to ensure the success of their children
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Knowledge of working with children, social and emotional learning, physical literacy, group management, behavior management, and counseling
- Experience in planning and leading activities for groups of children in a recreational setting
- Cultural and social sensitivity that embraces multiculturalism and diversity
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Current class 5 Driver's License (preferred)
- Access to a vehicle (preferred)
- Current criminal record check (or willing to consent)
- Current first aid certification (or willing to certify)
Hours of Work and Compensation
This is a part-time contract position working weekday afternoon shifts (must be available between 2:45 pm and 4:45 pm), for a minimum of 4 hours (up to 10 hours) per week at schools in New Westminster and Richmond. The hourly wage starts at $20 per hour plus 4% vacation pay. This position will run from around late September to next year early June.
Canada SCORES Vancouver welcomes diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 10 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Application question(s):
- Applicant must be able to work weekday afternoons between 2:45 pm and 4:45 pm.
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-10-07
