Child & Youth Program Staff

Location: 100 Water Street Brantford, ON N3T 0P1

Position Type: Part Time Hourly

Hourly Wage: $17.20 per hour

Position Overview: This position is responsible for the development and delivery of various child and youth programs offered within the YMCA.

This position is a part-time role (6 - 29 hours per week; typical weekly hours to be discussed during the interview), with a flexible schedule based on programming needs. This may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays (subject to written agreement).

This is a great opportunity for an individual with a high level of interest in working with the YMCA as a charitable organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver structured programs for children and youth, with the ability to modify programs to meet the age-appropriate and developmental needs of all participants.

• Coach and appropriately supervise children during scheduled programs.

• Maintain communication with parents.

• Oversee and be responsible for the health and safety of participants and volunteers.

• Ensure that YMCA Child & Youth policies are implemented.

• Prepare appropriate documentation related to attendance, program plans, incident reports, and other administrative requirements.

• Participate in quarterly trainings as set up by the Child & Youth Supervisor.

What You’ll Bring:

• Standard First Aid and CPR-C (must be complete prior to offer).

• Experience in the development and delivery of recreational programs specific to children and youth.

• Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required as a condition of employment.

A Major Asset if:

• Experience working with children in a recreational setting.

• YMCA experience.

• Post-secondary education in Recreation & Leisure, Physical Education, or a sports-related field.

Ready to Make a Difference?

The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. If you’re passionate about creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone thrives, we want to hear from you!

Interested in applying? Please submit your resume to Kara Hughes, Child & Youth Supervisor at: [email protected]. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity. We encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply. If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and Culture Department [email protected].