YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

About YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

The opportunity: The Supervisor of the Y Beyond Walls program is an exciting program based in Barrie. This is an opportunity to be the spark in the Barrie community, delivering quality, values-based and safe programming and services to children, youth and families. In this role, you will: Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada. Demonstrate strong support and commitment to serving the membership, community users and all program participants of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. Teach and coach a variety of YMCA child, youth, adult, senior and family programs. Give direct leadership to the YMCA Youth Leadership program Continuously building relationships with all members, participants, staff and volunteers. Ensure all safety, program instruction best practices and procedures are adhered to. Plan, organize and implement core lesson plans/daily lesson plans, progress reports and evaluations. Maintain records as needed, including attendance sheets, program area maintenance items and daily checklists. Work as part of a team to ensure a clean and well-maintained rented spaces Provide administrative support to Supervisor, Child, Youth as required including staff scheduling, training and supervision. Act as a team leader, modelling best practices with respect to Healthy Child Development, Healthy Adolescent Development and YMCA aquatics and land programming. Identify and create opportunities to enhance each and every persons YMCA experience. Maintain current qualifications as required by this position. Adhere to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description. Monitor all programs and services for quality, consistency, retention and overall effectiveness. Follow all YMCA standards and best practices, protocols and regulations as defined by the association, the Health Department, and other governing bodies. To participate as a senior member of the Child and Youth staff team. Maintain a high level of retention among qualified, high performing child and youth staff and volunteers through ongoing role modeling, coaching and mentoring Ensure a front-line presence during day, evening and weekend hours as required by YMCA programs and services. Interact with members and participants on a regular basis in order to maintain accessibility and foster relationships. Provide front line support for the other departments as required. Supervise a small team of instructors. Communicate with instructors regarding programming and scheduling. Ensure all program instructors are delivering exceptional experience to participants based on YMCA mission, vision and values. You bring: Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline (Recreation, Child & Youth Worker, Physical Education, etc) Healthy Child Development training Excellent oral and written communication skills Standard First Aid/CPR Certification ‘C’ NLP and YMCA aquatic instructor certification preferred Minimum 1 year experience working with children & youth in a program delivery environment Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after commencement of work including: o AODA Training o Health & Safety Awareness Training o Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training o PCI Compliance o WHMIS o Child Safeguarding Orientation Willingness to be able to work flexible hours based on client needs Why work for the Y: At the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka, we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As a Supervisor of the Y Beyond Walls program, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our members and the community as a whole. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our mission of building healthy communities. Perks: Compensation $ Flexible work week including days, evenings and weekends. Health benefits after 90 days, Paid Sick time, YMCA Health and Fitness membership, Pension Plan after 2 years, development opportunities A collaborative & diverse team Exciting projects and room to voice your ideas for efficiencies The Y is more than a place; it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, heal, create, learn and belong In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career, working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard, then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for you. About us: The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children, youth, and families, promoting well-being, and encouraging social responsibility. Our YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare, camps, health and fitness, leadership development, employment and literacy, immigrant services, and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to participate. Beyond facilities and programs, covering Simcoe County, Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts, our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental, emotional, and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong, confident, and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them, fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds, ages, and abilities to achieve their health goals, fulfill their potential, and feel a genuine sense of belonging, we contribute to the creation of stronger communities. The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic campaigns. Applications will remain open until filled. We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the People and Culture department at [email protected]. In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check and employment reference checks. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Police Records Checks must be renewed every three years.