Changemakers Summer Facilitator ID #1502

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka•Orillia, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The YMCA Changemakers Summer Facilitator will encourage students to envision, create, and enact initiatives and programs that tackle community problems such as homelessness, poverty, hunger, mental health, physical health, social isolation, and environmental sustainability to increase the well-being of our communities. Students will use their voice, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to initiate change through a genuine desire to make a difference. Launched in 2025, the Youth Changemaker Leadership program is a weeklong summer initiative designed to inspire and equip young people with the skills, confidence, and mindset to create meaningful change in their schools and communities. Secured funding now supports the expansion of this program into a multi-level, year-round model serving multiple age groups. This includes integrating Changemaker curriculum into existing YMCA programs, developing additional program streams, and delivering an annual Changemaker conference. Program Facilitators work with groups of youth to lead our Changemaker Leadership program that runs for 6 weeks over the summer at Lakehead University and Midland YMCA. Program Facilitators are creative, adaptable, fun, and always lead programs in a safe manner to ensure it is a meaningful and impactful experience for participants. Shifts may vary, but regular hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Travel costs are reimbursed as per our Associations travel expense and mileage policy. This is a contract position from June 22 to August 28, 2026. Join us and participate in the development and growth of this new program!

Requirements

Post-Secondary education in education, recreation and leisure studies, child and youth worker, environmental studies, or a combination of education and work experience
Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience
Strong facilitation, communication, leadership, presentation and customer service skills
Have access to a car and have a valid G or higher level of driver’s license or ability to get to Lakehead University and Midland YMCA for daily shifts.
Experience working with individuals facing barriers and equity deserving groups
Must be able to work flexible hours based on program needs
Clear Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after commencement of work including: AODA Training, Health & Safety Awareness Training, Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training, PCI Compliance, Child Safeguarding Orientation
Willingness to be able to work flexible hours based on client needs

Responsibilities

Demonstrate strong support and commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka and the YMCA in Canada.
Demonstrates strong support and commitment to serving all participants, clients, customers, donors, families, members, sponsors, staff, volunteers, etc. of the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.
Establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship-building behaviors.
Maintain high quality program in accordance with YMCA standards and best practices, participant needs and Association strategic directions.
Work with groups of children and youth to offer meaningful and impactful change-maker programming over the course of summer 2026.
Exercise sound judgment in making decisions, which affect the safety and welfare of program participants.
Build collaborative working relationships with funding partners, mentors, and other community partners through ongoing reports, communication and visits.
Link participants with community resources that may assist them in achieving success.
Ensure all administrative duties and reporting is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Adherence to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.
Other duties as assigned.