Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking to fill a 30 hour Youth Programmer position for their youth drop-in program, which caters to kids ages 13-18 in the Spence Community. The Drop-in runs from Monday to Friday 6:00pm-10:00pm, and seeks to build connections between the community and youth. In this roll you will be responsible for working with a team to run the youth drop-in at the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre. This position works closely with the Youth Programs Manager, the Newcomer Outreach Coordinator, Outreach Workers, and City of Winnipeg staff to enhance and support strong weekday programming.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Planning, organizing and setting up daily programming.
• Working with the Newcomer Outreach Worker to run the program.
• Finding ways to build belonging–connecting youth to the community, the people in their community and helping them play a role in making Spence a good place to live-through the programming.
• Recruiting, managing, training and scheduling volunteers.
• Planning, preparing and serving a daily meal program.
• Keeping record of and reporting monthly on volunteer hours, attendance and activities.
• Taking a lead in communication with staff, volunteers and families.
• Facilitating our Safe Walk and Drive program.
• Encouraging family engagement in programming and special events.
• Fundraising and sustainable funds development.

Desired qualifications:

• Must have experience organizing programming for 12-18 year olds.
• Must have experience working with inner city youth.
• Must have education or training in coaching, teaching or recreational programming.
• Must be able to provide clear direction and feed back to volunteers, youth participants and green team youth assistants.
• Must have an in depth understanding of inner city communities and the issues facing youth.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must enjoy team work and be willing to assist other youth program leaders.
• Must be able to provide a current criminal record check and child abuse registry check.
• Must be able to work afternoons/evenings.

Assets:

• Current First Aid and CPR training.
• Full Drivers’ Licence.
• Experience in coaching sports or supervisory experiences.
• Creativity and ambition.
• Leadership skills.
• Organizational skills and abilities.

Hours and remuneration:

The Employee agrees to fulfill a 30 hour work week. SNA agrees to pay $13-$15 per hour for a 30 hour work week on a bi-weekly schedule, with hours paid as worked. Required CPP, EI, and tax deductions will be made and employer contributions will be paid. Responsibilities may require flexible hours to be worked (i.e., evenings and weekends). However, regular hours will be between 3pm and 10pm Monday to Friday.