Why should you join our team?
YMCA Calgary is a charity that ignites the potential in Calgarians. Since our inception in 1902, we have evolved into a vibrant organization operating in every quadrant of the city.
Guided by our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, YMCA Calgary offers a growing hub of programming & services to address the needs of our community including connection and belonging, physical and mental wellbeing, child-care support, language instruction, affordable tutoring and more. We also ensure that no one is turned away, lowering financial barriers for youth, adults and families through the generous donations of our community. This impact takes place across our 7 health and wellness facilities, 6 childcare centres, 2 outdoor camps and 12+ community programs, empowering people of all ages and life stages to belong, grow, thrive and lead.
Sport Supervisor
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: $47,829 - $59,786 a year
You can make an impact in the community - locally and across the globe. You will work with a fun culture of people and enjoy many of the benefits and opportunities the YMCA offers:
· Complimentary YMCA Calgary membership including a linked membership for dependent children;
· Comprehensive health and dental benefits. Premiums paid in full by the Association;
· Pension plan with specified contribution matching by the Association;
· Anniversary flex day and gifts given to celebrate each year of employment;
· Program discounts;
· Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
· Leadership award opportunities;
· Scholarship opportunities;
· Paid recertification and training.
What qualifications are we looking for?
At YMCA Calgary we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following;
Bachelor of Physical Education, Kinesiology (or related degree) and/or equivalent experience
Experience working with the Canadian Sport for Life Model including Physical Literacy
Minimum two years’ experience in coaching and sport program delivery, and one-year supervisory experience
Experience with Learn to Skate programming would be considered an asset
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Fundamentals is an asset (basketball, soccer, badminton or skating)
Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificated within the last 12 months from an approved AB OHS provider. Asset if certification is issued by one of the following five Canadian organizations: Canadian Red Cross, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, St John's Ambulance and/or Canadian Ski Patrol.
Evidence of a cleared police security clearance including a vulnerable sector search
Three professional references required.
What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Operational Excellence
· Ensure high quality of programs and execution of the program design by personal, direct delivery of programs (Basketball, multi-sport, Badminton, Soccer & Learn to Skate)
· Build relationships with parents, participants, volunteers and staff
· Have a high degree of organizational and administrative skill to ensure Association procedures are adhered to as set by YMCA Calgary
· Volunteer recruitment (volunteer fairs, interview, train and performance manage)
· Market and promote programs
· Develop, control and evaluate the Sport Integrated Leadership Team (ILT) budget for your branch, related statistics, and purchase equipment as required
· Active coaching and mentoring of staff and volunteers, including providing feedback on a regular basis
· Be responsible for ensuring your staff and volunteers receive department and Association specific training
· Effectively communicate in a variety of settings; excellent oral and written communication skills, including intermediate use of technology
· Ensure excellent quality member service by identifying the needs and wants of participants as priority and respond to their concerns in an effective and timely manner
· Facilitate leadership programs for staff and volunteers
· Attend all ILT meetings and provide leadership of designated committee work
· Assist with branch duties (including scheduled duty manager shifts, day camps, registration days, etc)
· Attend branch and ILT special events (Healthy Kids Day, Basketball tournaments, All Sport One Day, in-services, Stampede Breakfast, volunteer appreciation etc)
Health and Safety
· Implement all health and safety systems, policies, and procedures
Community Engagement and Fund Development
· Be a Let’s Raise Ambassador and share YMCA stories
What qualities do we look for in YMCA Calgary Staff and Volunteers?
Our diverse team of staff and volunteers are committed to making a positive impact in the community. In addition, they model and are committed to the following competencies:
Developing Self and Others: Developing people with a view toward present and future capacity.
Building Purposeful Relationships: Relating to people authentically with their best in mind.
Creating a Culture of Community: Gathering people to purpose and vision.
Making Intentional Impact: Intending to make a difference every day.
Thinking and Acting Strategically: Applying thoughts, words, and actions in service to the vision.
Applying Business Acumen: Demonstrating excellence in technical skills and stewarding the YMCA Business Model.
Innovating: Ability to know your environment, initiate and respond effectively to changing conditions.
Please note that evidence of a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is a requirement
YMCA Calgary is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada by way of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a valid Canadian work permit. YMCA Calgary is currently not engaged in international recruitment efforts as we are required to demonstrate that we have exhausted all means of recruitment both locally and nationally.
Potential candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. This posting will close when a suitable candidate is found.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please email careers@ymcacalgary.org
