Youth Program Leader

Résumé du poste

Coordinate and deliver educational youth programs, workshops, and camps focused on animal welfare and pet care. Ensure participant safety, build positive relationships with youth, and collaborate with the Regional Humane Educator to manage events.

Détails du poste

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values. The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application. If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: POSITION: Youth Program Leader STATUS: On-Call; Casual SHIFT: Various Shifts LOCATION: West Kootenay (Castlegar), BC CLASSIFICATION: Exempt WAGE: Hourly CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled About the Position: Our youth programs are developed to inspire and educate kids ages 6-14 about pet care, animal welfare and the environment. This casual position will coordinate with the Regional Humane Educator (RHE) in the designated area to deliver youth programs, which may include: weekend youth events, school holiday workshops, after-school workshops, spring break camps, summer camps and classroom presentations. Some specific duties: Either independently or in collaboration with the Regional Humane Educator and/or other Youth Program [Coordinators], deliver fun and educational activities, as assigned, for youth at BC SPCA locations, schools and other community locations. Ensure the safety of participants, taking attendance and keeping track of participants at all times. Identify potential safety hazards in advance and take quick action to prevent/deal with any safety concerns as they arise. Provide suggestions to supervisor to improve safety. Provide first aid when required. Complete incident reports if required. Must be able to provide a schedule and commit to programs once scheduled. Provide a fun and inclusive environment for youth and build relationships with participants. Be respectful, curious, and knowledgeable about diversity and wherever possible, work with participants to ensure they acknowledge/appreciate this in other participants as well. Be flexible and prepared to adapt support for participants with unique behavioural, learning and/or other needs. Work with RHE to implement strategies and solutions to create a successful experience for participants. Work with RHE and/or other team members to provide one-on-one support to participants when required; look for ways to encourage interaction in a variety of ways in educational activities. Communicate with the Regional Humane Educator, parents and teachers to promote programs and coordinate events. Communicate with Regional Humane Educator to evaluate programs and make suggestions for improvement. Gain a basic understanding of BC SPCA policies and positions on animal welfare issues and be able to explain them at the level appropriate for the audience. Learn to recognize animal stress signals and monitor shelter animals for signs of stress when interacting with participants. Maintain a clean and organized activity space; set up and break down of workshop spaces. Liaise with parents to deal with any participant issues that arise during events. Liaise and work cooperatively with staff and volunteers at BC SPCA animal centres. Other duties as may be required. Qualifications you need to have: High School Diploma or equivalent Valid emergency first aid certificate Enthusiasm for working with kids and animals; previous experience with kids and animals an asset Is aware of and exhibits leadership qualities and instincts Demonstrated experience in teamwork with a teachable spirit Energetic, innovative and enthusiastic, with a passion for making a difference Patient, positive and hardworking Ability to communicate with a diverse audience in a respectful way; able to address conflict in a constructive and professional manner Position is physically demanding and may include lifting (up to 25 lbs), pushing, pulling and participating in outdoor field games at camps/workshops Excellent verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Must be willing to complete a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, and strategic directions of the BC SPCA. How to apply: If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/ We are committed to a transparent, human-led hiring process. While we use technology to support application management, applications are not screened, scored, or ranked by AI systems. All hiring decisions are made by human hiring managers based on skills, experience, and alignment with the organizational values. We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No emails or telephone calls, please. The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001

Ce que vous ferez

Coordinate and deliver educational youth programs, workshops, and camps focused on animal welfare and pet care. Ensure participant safety, build positive relationships with youth, and collaborate with the Regional Humane Educator to manage events.

Exigences

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid emergency first aid certificate. Candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm for working with children and animals, possess strong leadership qualities, and be able to pass a criminal record check.

Compétences indiquées

• Travail d’équipe · Souhaitée
• Premiers soins · Souhaitée
• adaptability · Souhaitée
• Leadership · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Relationship Building · Souhaitée
• Conflict Resolution · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Youth engagement
• Animal welfare education
• First aid
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Organizational skills
• Safety management
• Event coordination
• Public speaking
• Adaptability
• Relationship building
• Energetic
• Animal Welfare
• Emergency First Aid
• Professionalism
• Petcare
• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• First Aid
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Incident Reporting
• Innovation
• Presentations
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Enthusiasm
• Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

Domaines d’emploi

• Education
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Youth Program Leader
• Program Officer
• Policy and Planning Managers
• Managers, All Other