Summer Youth Worker
About The Position
The Department of Huuḥtakšiiḥinʔaała is hiring a Summer Youth Worker to help run a fun and engaging summer break program for children and youth. The Youth Worker supports daily activities, helps supervise outings, and learns from experienced staff and cultural mentors. This is a great opportunity for students who want to build experience working with kids, learn more about leadership, and spend time outside this summer. The position is also a learning opportunity — the Youth Worker receives guidance and mentorship while helping to create a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for younger participants.
Requirements
- Must be an Indigenous secondary or post-secondary student enrolled in school
- Must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the program
- Willingness to participate in all required staff orientation and safety training
Nice To Haves
- Valid First Aid and CPR-C certification
- Previous experience volunteering, babysitting, or working with children or youth
- Interest in working with children and youth in an active, supportive role
- Willingness to learn about Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ culture, teachings, and community values
- Comfortable participating in outdoor activities and team-based settings
- Strong communication, teamwork, and listening skills
- Ability to follow directions, ask for help when needed, and take initiative
- Genuine respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ traditions, culture and protocols
- Openness to learning Nuu-chah-nulth teachings from Elders and cultural mentors
Responsibilities
- Assist with delivery of summer programming for children and youth.
- Support daily activities including cultural workshops, land-based learning, arts & crafts, wellness sessions, and leadership sessions.
- Help prepare, organize, and clean up activity spaces and materials.
- Build respectful, caring relationships with younger participants.
- Role model positive behaviour at all times.
- Take initiative in supporting youth with diverse needs in a trauma-informed and culturally safe manner.
- Participate in field trips and cultural outings.
- Ensure safety and inclusion for all participants.
- Follow YG health, safety, and supervision policies.
- Show respect for Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ culture, language, and traditions.
- Support community programming or outreach as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
