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Youth Program Coordinator

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by December 4, 2023. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume. 

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Youth Program Coordinator
Posting Number 02069SA
Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range
Salary Range $24 per hour
Position Type Contract Employment
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Temporary
Employment Type Part-Time
Posting Category Contract Employment
Start Date 01/15/2024
End Date 08/31/2024
Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays, Other
Shift Shifts will vary based on program offerings, enrollments and availability. Youth programs typically run Monday through Friday and may be full or half day programs between 8 am and 5 pm.
Work Arrangements
Youth programs are delivered at both the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses. This position weekly hours are dependent on the delivery of seasonal programming. The typical work week is 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday, and may include evenings and weekends.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.
The Role
The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting the operations of Athletics and Recreation programs with an emphasis on youth programming. This position reports to the Program Coordinator, and may receive direction from the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations.
Responsibilities
  • Supports the overall operation of the Youth Programs, i.e. Summer camps, Spring camps, and fall and winter youth programs;
  • Liaises with the Program Coordinator, and Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations to ensure adherence to college policies, procedures, and processes; makes recommendations to enhance operations;
  • Conducts the day-to-day administration to deliver youth programs operations, i.e., liaising with Youth Program staff, communicating with customers;
  • Contributes to the development of marketing and promotion strategies to increase registrations, through strategic partnerships, i.e. City of Coquitlam, City of New Westminster, school districts, not-for-profits, etc.;
  • Supports the hiring, onboarding, and training of Youth Program staff in coordination with the Program Coordinator, and Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations;
  • Provides direction to Youth Program staff under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, and Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations;
  • Performs other related duties to support Athletics and Recreation department operations;
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Education, Experience and Qualifications
  • A minimum of two years of related work experience and completion of one-year post-secondary education and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a post-secondary education system;
  • Experience developing, implementing, coordinating and organizing youth programs (ages 5-15);
  • Understands industry safety standards and working with minors;
  • Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable sector check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied;

Communication proficiencies
  • Excellent communication skills with a high proficiency in the English, both written and verbal;
  • Proven ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, staff, employers and the public in a friendly and efficient manner, both in person and by telephone, together with an ability to exercise tact and communicate appropriately with all persons regardless of background;
Administrative proficiencies
  • Demonstrated ability to handle high volume, dynamic workloads in a busy public environment, while engaging professionally with students, faculty, employers and other stakeholders;
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail;
  • Strong Microsoft Office knowledge and skills (I.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams);
  • Ability to create graphic design work for promotional materials such as brochures, posters, social media, and web is an asset;
  • Experience with community events promotions strategies would be an asset;
  • Access to a car and/or access to transportation is an asset.
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 11/28/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by December 4, 2023. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume. 
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11620

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
    • Douglas College Careers Site
    • LinkedIn
    • Indeed
    • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
    • Personal Referral
    • Agency Referral
    • Professional Association Website
    • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
    • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
    • Douglas College CareerHUB
    • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
    • Other
    • Glassdoor
  2. * If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Not Applicable
  3. * If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
    • Current employee
    • Former employee
    • Current student
    • Former student
    • None of the above
  5. * If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
    • Yes, I confirm
    • No, I am not able to meet this requirement

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. References with Contact Information
  2. Transcripts and/or Credentials
  3. Other Document (see Special Instructions)