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.
Child Minding Team Lead (Part Time)
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge
Salary: $16.40/hour - $20.56/hour
Start Date: Immediately
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;
- Program discounts;
- Ongoing leadership development and opportunities;
- Leadership award opportunities;
- Scholarship opportunities;
- Paid recertification and training.
What qualifications are we looking for?
We strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals. The successful candidate will have the following.
- Experience working with young children aged 6 weeks – 9 years
- A positive attitude and collaborative teamwork approach
- Education in Early Childhood Education is desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including basic computer literacy
- 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 clear Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
- Three professional references
What does this role look like at YMCA Calgary?
This position is part-time, and hours scheduled will vary based on area need. YMCA Child Minding is offered 7-days per week during daytime and early evening hours. Flexibility of the successful applicant’s personal schedule is required in order to ensure area needs are met. Additional hours to meet training requirements will also be scheduled.
Duties and Responsibilities include;
- Ensure excellent service by identifying and responding to the needs of children and
- Sign children in and out using YMCA Calgary’s digital transfer-of-care practices.
- Support children with social skill development, self-regulation, personal care
needs, and achievement of developmental milestones.
- Plan and facilitate intentional, developmentally appropriate, play-based learning
experiences.
- Maintain all health, safety, and child protection standards; ensure a safe, clean, and
developmentally appropriate environment at all times.
- Build positive, professional relationships with families and represent YMCA Calgary
in a welcoming and inclusive manner.
Leadership & Operational Support
- Serve as the direct report for frontline Child Minding Caregivers, offering ongoing
guidance, coaching, and support.
- Coordinate and maintain staff schedules, ensuring adequate ratios and coverage
across sites.
- Support onboarding of new Child Minding staff and volunteers, including orientation to YMCA policies, procedures, and child development practices.
- Assist in monitoring program quality and consistency across Child Minding spaces.
- Help resolve day-to-day challenges related to staffing and program logistics.
Organizational Engagement
- Supervise and provide support to the Family Playground Program spaces.
- Uphold YMCA Calgary’s mission, values, and policies.
- Professionally represent the YMCA to internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage with and support YMCA initiatives, projects, and events as required
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.
All applications are to be submitted online but for any position specific concerns or questions, please contact careers@ymcacalgary.org
