Temporary Summer Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Coach
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Location: Redwater, Alberta
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Term: Temporary - July 2 to August 25th, 2026
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Positions: 2 Full Time, 1 Part time
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Full Time Hours - 40 hours/week
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Part Time Hours - 16 hours/week
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Salary Range: $34.16 - $43.82/hour dependent on experience and qualifications
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Hours: Monday–Friday
- Occasional evenings and weekends
Position Overview
HYPE is seeking dedicated and community-focused Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) Coaches to join our professional team for a temporary summer term. This critical role involves professional expertise in the strategic planning and high-quality facilitation of engaging, preventative mental health programming for children and youth. Coaches are instrumental in delivering dynamic, hands-on programs that utilize creative, active, and outdoor experiences to promote participant well-being, connection, and social-emotional skill development.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead Program Development and Facilitation: Oversee the organization and delivery of engaging summer programs focusing on preventative mental health, which includes managing creative, active, and outdoor activities (e.g., STEM, culinary projects, outdoor recreation).
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Cultivate a Positive Environment: Professionally foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere, building positive rapport with children, youth, and their families to promote mental wellness, resilience, and social-emotional growth.
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Ensure Participant Safety and Well-being: Utilize professional judgment to respond effectively and appropriately to all behavioral, emotional, or safety concerns.
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Commit to Team and Community: Actively collaborate with community-minded team members to strategically adapt programming to meet participant needs. This includes providing dedicated support for scheduled evening community programs and events.
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Maintain Program Integrity: Ensure smooth daily operations by responsibly managing program logistics, including materials, program setup/takedown, and adherence to all operational and safety protocols.
Qualifications & Skills-
Required educational background or professional experience in Mental Health, Education, Child & Youth Care, Recreation, or Social Work.
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Demonstrated professional experience working directly with children and/or youth in programming, camp, or recreational settings.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging professionally with youth, families, and team members.
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Mandatory working knowledge of mental health promotion and prevention principles.
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Proven ability to lead activities with high energy, creativity, and adaptability.
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Ability to competently facilitate both indoor and outdoor programming.
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Strong collaborative teamwork and effective problem-solving skills.
Additional Requirements-
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
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Ability to participate in physical activities (walking, biking, swimming, outdoor play)
Important to Note-
Applications will be accepted through Apply to Education
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
