Youth Engagement Facilitator

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario•St. Thomas, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the YMCA Youth Engagement Team in St. Thomas! Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario. At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally. We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers: Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity, Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals, Hardworking and Dependable, Positive Role Model, Team Player, Professionalism, Enjoy working in a Social Environment, Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members. Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities. All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment. Must be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs: Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status for the duration of employment, Have a valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Requirements

Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Experience working with youth aged 13-18
Participation in YMCA Canada Positive Youth Development training (training provided)
Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Position Screen is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
Current standard First Aid and CPR
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status for the duration of employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number and legally entitled to work in Canada

Responsibilities

Create an energetic, professional, safe, and fun environment during programming
Develop healthy relationships with youth
Deliver youth drop-in programming and registered programming while incorporating youth voice
Deliver YMCA youth programs: Junior and Senior Leaders
Set-up and take down of activities/equipment
Provide supervision of youth during program hours
Provide guidance for conflict resolution between youth participants
Complete sign-in with youth to collect data of participation numbers, memberships and pass usage
Be committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
Embrace and exemplify the Y’s core values