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Program Leaders will facilitate the Guide to High School programs, which aims to support Grade 7 participants in their transition to high school. This is achieved through once a week in-person sessions where youth will learn about:
Healthy living
Mindsets,
Stress management
Friendships
Peer pressure
Power dynamics
Social Media
Identity
In addition to supporting the participants, Program Leaders will support a small team of volunteers who will be mentors to the Grade 7 students. This is a great opportunity to support volunteers in developing leadership and facilitation skills while creating opportunities for connection and support within communities.
What you’ll be doing:
Deliver and oversee the Guide to High School program:
Become familiar with the program curriculum
Lead program discussions, including those on more complex topics such as identity, power dynamics, oppression and bullying, etc.
Lead a meaningful weekly territorial acknowledgment
Ensure the physical and emotional safety of program participants
Intervene in incidents of distracting or concerning behaviour
Oversee attendance and dismissal of participants each session
Purchase program snacks each week (gift cards provided)
Support a volunteer team of 2 facilitators and 2-3 high school students in delivering the program each week
Communicate weekly amongst teams of volunteers to assist with delegating program responsibilities.
Provide coaching and feedback to volunteers
Ensure the program is delivered effectively
Weekly communication with YWCA Program staff (either by phone or email) about the status of the program at your school.
Attend approximately 17 hours of hybrid (in-person and online) training sessions
Other duties as required
What you’ll need:
Must be at least 19 years old
Minimum one year of demonstrated facilitation experience (includes volunteer experience)
Current First Aid certificate
University/college coursework or degree in social work, youth work, psychology, education, or related field an asset (but not required)
Knowledge/experience with the YWCA’s Youth Education Programs an asset
Experience working with youth and volunteers
Experience in community program settings
Self-driven, highly motivated, and organized
Strong leadership, communication skills, and ability to work in a team environment
The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties
Positions Hours/Details:
Programs will begin in October and run until the end of December, programs take place from approximately 2:30-5:30pm
Must be available two of the following days every week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
School locations:
Burnaby
Surrey
Vancouver
What we offer: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:
extended medical and dental benefits
a defined benefit pension plan
flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres
a workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of an inclusive, dedicated and impactful workplace! Candidates are invited to send cover letters and resumes by to:
Kristen Stowe (She/her), Youth Education Supervisor
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8
email: kstowe@ywcavan.org
Please note that positions will be filled on a rolling basis so early application is recommended and please send cover letters and resumes in a single document.
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.
