Coordinator

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Bamfield Community School Association Coordinator
Bamfield, BC, CANADA
About Us
The Bamfield Community School Association (BCSA) works to enrich the lives of youth, families and
adults in our growing small community of Bamfield and Anacla. We are an independent organization
based in the Bamfield Community School. We offer a variety of educational and fun programs and
services in recreation, literacy, health, wellness, and community development. bamfieldcommunity.ca
Bamfield and Anacla are located on the stunning west coast of Vancouver Island, in the heart of Huu-ayaht
First Nations’ Traditional Territory. The community is home to a small, but diverse population with a
high level of civic engagement – many services found in larger centres are offered here by dedicated
volunteers. Surrounded by ocean and forest, it is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and armchair
naturalists alike.

Role Overview
The BCSA Coordinator provides overall leadership to the programs, activities and projects of the
Bamfield Community School Association. Our programming includes several perennial activities (ex.
provision of daily school lunch and monthly community lunch program via a contractor, public library
and computer access point, afterschool club and summer day camps, gymnasium access for sports and
fitness groups) and other programs according to the needs and interests of community members (ex.
seniors’ programs, cooking classes, adult upgrading, workshops in health, gardening, art etc). The role
requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work independently. The
Coordinator makes the daily decisions regarding the operation of the organization and support staff,
with oversight from a Board of Directors.
Roles and Responsibilities
 Coordination of literacy, wellness and community development programs independently and
under direction from BCSA Directors
 Facilitate inter-agency cooperation in the delivery of services, recreational, cultural and noncurricular
educational programs.
 Collaborate with community resources/organizations and the Bamfield Community School staff
to facilitate the integration of those resources into the regular school program, where
welcomed by school staff.

Build and maintain positive connections with the community’s youth, families and adults.

 Become familiar with the social and economic structure of the community, identify community
needs and interests and facilitate the development and implementation of programs, services
and activities to meet those needs.
 Promote full utilization of the publicly available Community School facilities (library, computers,
gym, atrium etc); ensure maintenance and security of School District and BCSA assets.
 Report to and consult with BCSA Board of Directors regularly, including written and verbal
reports at monthly Board meetings.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding and positive working relationship with the Association for
Community Education in British Columbia (ACEbc) on behalf of the BCSA, including attendance
at their annual conference.
 Manage all aspects of corporate finances, including budgeting, payroll, fundraising and financial
reporting.
 Hire and supervise BCSA staff (generally 1-2 Assistants and 1 Lunch Program Contractor) and
short-term facilitators for individual programs.

Regular Full-time position
Salary: based on experience
Benefits: Basic MSP coverage, $2500 towards Professional Development per year, 2 weeks paid vacation
+ paid week off during winter break.
Reports to: BCSA Board of Directors, a group of dedicated community volunteers