Date:  August 24^th, 2010                             Placement Date: November 2010

Coordinator  of Children Youth and Family

Full Time - New North London YMCA

Established in 1856 as the seventh YMCA in Canada, our YMCA has a history of service and deep roots in London and surrounding communities. We started providing physical fitness services in 1890, later opened the Queen's and Wellington branch in 1896, purchased Camp Queen Elizabeth for a "buck and a bible" in 1954, expanded service with the Bob Hayward Branch in 1963, and moved, in 1983, to a new downtown Centre Branch on Waterloo Street after fire destroyed the old facility. In 1994 the Woodstock Y became part of our Association and in late 2007 we changed our name to the YMCA of Western Ontario when we became one with the St. Thomas-Elgin Family YMCA. Our YMCA has continued to keep pace with a growing and dynamic community.
In 2008, 69,767 people, infants to seniors, participated in our programs. Our members come from all social, economic and racial backgrounds as well as from all areas of the city.
We are a full-service YMCA with an annual operating budget of $25 million.
Our success can be credited to the work of the more than 600 staff and 200 volunteers in the Association.

The London North Branch is the most ambitious expansion our Y has undertaken in decades and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010. This exciting new location, in a growing part of London, will be dedicated to meeting the needs of community residents through provision of memberships, aquatic programs, youth and adult recreational and fitness programs.

Nature and Scope:

The Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring service excellence in all youth programs. The successful candidate will oversee the supervision and safe operation of these programs; ensuring the YMCA of Western Ontario regulations, National YMCA standards, and  YMCA Priority: SAM (Serving All Members) expectations are met.

The Coordinator will give direct leadership to programs and services that include drop- in programs, instructional programs, specialty courses and sporting leagues. 

Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement an annual program plan, and introduce creative and innovative program options or services in an ongoing basis to enhance program quality and member service
· Direct leadership and direct delivery to role model YMCA Standards, YMCA values and Commitment to Service
· Develop and manage programs in accordance with the approved budget
· Develop and involve volunteers through training, relationship building and appreciation events
· Make decisions and solve problems regarding programs, member concerns and behaviours
· Develop and sustain good member, staff, volunteer and partner relations
· Understand and support YMCA philanthropic initiatives

Qualifications:

·   Post secondary degree/diploma in Recreation, Physical Education or related experience
·   Minimum 3 years related work experience
·   Minimum 3 years staff/volunteer supervisory experience
·    Current Standard First Aid, CPR certification

·         Current Criminal Record check including Vulnerable Position Screening

Competencies:

Problem Solving – Identifying issues and coming up with possible solutions, selecting appropriate responses and implementing them

Quality Focus – Ensures that success criteria for self, staff and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to provide excellent service delivery

Leadership – Guides, motivates, and inspires self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes

Initiative – Does the right thing at the right time without being asked

Coaching and Development – Commits to assisting participants, volunteers, staff and self in continuous learning and development

If you are interested in this position please send a letter of application and résumé by Friday September 17^th, 2010  to:

Mike Ennis

YMCA of Western Ontario

382 Waterloo Street

London, ON

N6B 2N8

Fax:  (519) 433-8527

Email:  mennis@ymcawo.ca