Assistant Program Coordinator

Assistant Program Coordinator - Youth Services

Regular Full-Time
33.24 to $39.14 per hour + comprehensive benefits package
Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387
Youth Services: 600 Eighth St
Our Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and organized Assistant Program Coordinator to join the Youth Services team. This position reports to and works in collaboration with the Youth Services Coordinator. The primary responsibilities will include: overseeing the Youth Centre Portfolio, supervision of front line workers, providing site supervision and operation support. This portfolio focuses on high school aged youth, and using recreation as a tool to connect youth to the community. Candidates will have experience raising the profile of youth within the community, assessing youth needs and making recommendations, assisting in the planning, promotion, and implementation of community events, programs, and services that engage youth. As well, applicants will possess skills in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with youth and community.
Knowledge and experience implementing the principals, practices, and objectives of community development, youth work and community recreation
Considerable knowledge of best practices, rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing child and youth care
Experience in site supervision
Ability to work with youth in developing and implementing a wide-range of opportunities, programs and events that reflect the interests and needs of youth and community values
Considerable experience in staff and volunteer supervision
Demonstrates skill in event and program development and implementation for youth
Possesses strong skills in conflict resolution and customer service
Experience building and maintaining relationships with staff, youth, and community partners
Demonstrates organizational and administrative skills and has the ability to perform general office duties such as program registration and processing payments
Ability to work independently and perform tasks with minimal supervision
Proficiency in the use of various software applications including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of equity diversity and inclusion principles
Completion of a Certificate or diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Recreation, or a related field supplemented by proven practical experience in applied leadership, supervision, and youth engagement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the employer.
Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with proof of safe and responsible driving record. High 5 and Food Safe certifications are assets.
Must be available to work a flexible schedule and a variety of shifts based on operational requirements.
Work-life balance – 35 hour work week plus paid vacation
Retirement benefits – including municipal pension plan
We offer our employees great work-life balance, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement plans (a percentage in lieu of benefits for auxiliary positions). We also offer a hybrid remote work schedule in accordance with our Remote Work Policy, opportunities for education and training, and engaging, rewarding work.
Join a team of enthusiastic and innovative employees, and help us build a vibrant, compassionate, resilient city where everyone can thrive.
To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.
We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.