Job Title : Sports Outreach Lead

Based at : R.W. Tegler Youth Centre (3805 118 Ave)

Reports to : Program Manager, R.W. Tegler Centre

Hours of work : Full time/40 hours per week. Shifts will vary from 10:30am-6:30pm and 12pm-8pm. Monday-Friday. Shifts may vary according to program needs.

Hope Mission is a non-denominational Christian inner-city rescue mission based in Edmonton, Alberta. Hope Mission also has branches in Calgary, Red Deer, Wetaskiwin, and 2 summer camps. 

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OUR MISSION

Because of the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ, Hope Mission exists to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in search of help, healing, and hope.

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Job Summary:

A Sports Outreach Lead at the Tegler Youth Centre will work with the Outreach team and lead sports-based out-of-school programs for children and youth (ages 6-18) both at the centre and in the community/schools.

Key Attributes:

• Teamwork: able to serve alongside a team of outreach workers to run an engaging program for kids and youth
• Passion for and commitment to working with children, youth, and families who face a variety of obstacles and challenges in their lives.
• Program facilitation: able to engage with a group of children and youth by leading games and Bible lessons.
• Multi-Tasking: able to juggle competing needs and prioritize completion of tasks and projects.
• Crisis Response: Able to use conflict resolution & de-escalation techniques to manage crisis & conflict situations
• Flexibility: willingness to adapt as program needs and opportunities change with a joyful attitude.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop supportive mentoring relationships with children and youth
• Build rapport with families, schools, and community partners
• Plan, prepare, and implement active and emotionally supportive programs & events for children & youth. This includes leading programs and events using sports such as skateboarding, basketball, rock climbing, and more.
• Lead groups of children and youth in games, lead object lessons, and Biblical devotions. Lesson planning for activities listed above.
• Promote positive relationships and choices during program times through effective behaviour-management techniques
• Responsible for recruiting and training volunteers for the programs under your leadership.
• Responsible for entering and filing registration forms and documentation of critical incidents
• Responsible for set-up and clean-up of program space
• Provide and serve snacks and meals for children and youth
• Other related tasks and duties as required

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Degree in Youth Work, Child & Youth Care, or related education an asset
• 2-3 years of experience working with children and youth in an out-of-school setting
• Experience playing/coaching/leading sport activities
• Class 5 Driver’s License
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, run and play active sports and games with youth
• Excellent communicator
• Conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of resources and supports available for children, youth, and families in Edmonton
• Standard First Aid certification not required but an asset

Other Requirements:

• Being a Christian Organization we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
• Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian organization.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
• Adherence to Hope Mission’s policies and procedures

To apply, please send:

• Resume and
• Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian organization

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.