Youth Programs Associate

Youth Programs Associate

Availability:
Part Time, Weeknight Evenings from 4:00pm - 8:30pm.

The Youth Programs Associate is personable, detail-oriented, active, energetic, and a zealous leader who plans youth programs and activities with the Youth Programs, Playroom, Aquatics Manager. They have an innate ability to program various youth activities such as rock climbing, ninja courses, and youth camps, etc. They have a passion for working with and assisting children/youth, as well as strong leadership skills.

They maintain a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the position.

You are a customer oriented, friendly, and outgoing professional who has a serious knack for creating youth programs. You are creative in building, arranging, and implementing various programs, activities and events for children and youth in a safe and fun environment.

You’re a go-getter who has a special aptitude for sales. You have an eye for detail and data with the ability to generate accurate reports to evaluate the overall performance of the program.

Your youthful spirit allows you to genuinely connect with your team members and effectively train and oversee them. You have leadership skills that allow you to encourage and motivate your team. You can adapt your communication and approach to suit any audience. You enjoy recruiting, selecting, training and consistently developing your high performing team members.

• Kid at Heart: youthful energy, patience, natural encouragement, ability to teach.
• Competitor: drive to meet sales targets, resilience.
• Customer Service Oriented: professional handling of member questions and concerns.
• Communication Superpowers: excellent oral and written skills, active listening.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  direct day‑to‑day activities, role model.
• Efficient & Resourceful: multi‑tasker, time‑management.
• Fast Paced: physical stamina required for standing, bending, moving.
• Motivated & Driven: initiative, ownership, proactive problem solving.

• Meeting and greeting a tone of voice
• Answering the telephone promptly with an energetic tone of voice
• Process registration and check‑ins including payment
• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities
• Use observations to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual difference
• Ensure environment is healthy and safe
• Communicate positively and build trust with parents

• Post‑secondary education relating to health and fitness industry, rock climbing, or other youth programs is an asset.
• At least 1+ year direct work experience in youth program development.
• Experience working with children from six weeks old to 12 years old.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification; must be maintained throughout employment.
• Recent Criminal Background Check (Vulnerable Sector) prior to commencement of training and/or work.

• A competitive salary
• Group Health Benefits
• Complimentary individual membership
• Maternity/Paternity top up
• Team Member Perks
• Complete training and development package
• Working alongside great people in a culture that fosters empowerment
• Career‑defining growth and development opportunities

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Altea Active. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in treating everyone fairly regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status or any other legally protected factors. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and, upon request, will provide accommodations to candidates taking part in the selection process.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Part‑time

Job function:
Administrative

Industries:
Wellness and Fitness Services