Job Opportunity Girls Group Leader (1 Position)

Sunset Community Centre is seeking a passionate, organized, and inclusive individual to facilitate the Girls Group+ program for female-identifying and nonbinary youth. The Girls Group+ Leader reports to the Community Youth Worker and will run weekly sessions focusing on empowering young participants through instructional activities and meaningful discussions. This program promotes trust, inclusion, and fun while addressing topics that matter to youth, such as healthy eating, emotional health, transitioning to high school, and building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise youth to ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
  • Facilitate weekly activities such as baking, cooking, workshops, out-trips, and other instructional programs.
  • Engage and interact positively with youth, fostering trust and participation.
  • Plan and deliver engaging activities that empower participants and address topics relevant to their lives.
  • Build supportive and respectful relationships with participants, promoting a sense of belonging.
  • Maintain program materials, ensuring they are prepared, organized, and cleaned up after sessions.
  • Support pre-registration and consent form processes, ensuring all participants meet program requirements.
  • Address conflicts or concerns proactively, adhering to program guidelines and maintaining a positive atmosphere.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Must be 19 years of age or older.
  • Experience working with youth ages 10-18 in recreational or instructional settings, including vulnerable populations.
  • Background in recreation, education, youth work, or social work is an asset.
  • Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Valid First Aid certification.
  • Clearance of a Police Record Check.

Work Schedule: Thursdays, 3:30 pm-6:30 pm, January 23-March 13, 2025

Rate of Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour (based on experience and seniority) plus 4% in lieu of benefits

Deadline: Applications are due no later than 5:00 pm Saturday January 19, 2025.

Submit Cover Letter and Resume via email to: Jazzmine.Lim@vancouver.ca. Please list the position “Girls Group Leader” in the subject line. ONLY EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

We thank all applicants for their interest; due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please.