• Make the most of your nurturing nature and leadership skills to help grow and develop our Youth!
• Lead our Ellesmere Division and really make a difference!

St John's Youth Programme provides young people with the experience to gain confidence, empathy, life, health and leadership skills - offering a fantastic opportunity for them to experience new things and of course ... have fun! Our vision is to become the youth development programme of choice in Aotearoa; in the outcomes for young people, quality of delivery and connection with the community.

A pivotal role in the Youth team, you will provide leadership, direction and support to Youth Leaders and members of the Ellesmere Youth division. A team player with well-honed organisational skills, you will lead the development and delivery of a high quality program which enhances the personal development of its members. This will include planning of annual, term, nightly and lesson level - and of course the appropriate resources (ratio).

About the role:

• Effectively manage the Division to ensure a high performing team of Leaders and members
• Provide mentoring, development and people leadership to Assistant Divisional Managers, Youth Leaders and Cadet NCO's
• Contribute to annual, term, nightly and lesson programme planning
• Ensure Divisional involvement across all aspect of the Youth Program
• Actively engage in the delivery of Regional and District Level events as required
• Ensure implementation and adherence to all St John Policies and procedures (CPP compliance and reporting, issue management and escalation protocols)
• Make sure all activities are suitable, relevant, and of course, loaded with fun and adventure for all participants, whilst taking care to ensure they are in line with St John policy

Some key requirements:

• Proven leadership skills and a keen interest in working with young people
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• An aptitude for working with a diverse demographic group e.g. age, culture, background
• You will most certainly be an active team player
• Have a natural talent for thinking and working outside the square
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to use a computer and have access to the Internet and E-Mail
• Contribute a minimum of two hours per week to the role and attend overnight camps from time to time

St John can provide an opportunity for you to progress at your own tempo with a commitment to your personal and professional development within a supportive team environment. This is a great opportunity to join a visionary team who work in partnership to deliver the Youth Programme to the Community.

To submit your application please click the "Apply Now!" button below.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Anyone intending to work or volunteer within St John are required to comply with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021. This means you will need to be fully vaccinated, including having received your Booster prior to commencement. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be requested as part of the recruitment process. This applies to all roles in St John.

We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce and adhere to best practice equal employment opportunity principles in all aspects of our recruitment and our ways of working.

Haramai ngā tai o te āniwaniwa, he kāhui rangatira tēnei, he kāhui whakamana tāngata whaimahi, e te iti, e te rahi e.

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Reference # 53486

Posted on 28 Mar 2022

Closes on 20 Apr 2022 23:55

Location(s) Ellesmere

Expertise Youth

Job level(s) Volunteer, Experienced, Management

Employment type Volunteer

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