Youth Centre Director - Fall/Winter/Spring 2026-2027

Job Description

Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means being apart of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support Youth Centre Monitors, Kiosk Receptionists, Program Instructors, and volunteers, including providing guidance, scheduling breaks, and evaluating performance.
• Ensures the safety of visitors at the Recreation Youth Centre & telMAX Indoor Skate Park.
• Responsible for opening and closing the facility, as well as takedown and setup of programs and rentals.
• Handles administrative tasks such as completing nightly reports, facility maintenance forms, record of attendance for drop‑in activities, staff evaluations, and accident/incident forms.
• Takes action in emergency situations, including providing basic first aid and arranging for medical help. Follows health and safety guidelines, fills out and reviews accident/incident forms, and submits them to the Recreation Programmer.
• Addressing general inquiries and complaints from participants, parents/guardians, and the public in a mature, calm, and professional manner. Resolvingany concerns or referring them to the appropriate staffmember.
• Answers questions from participants, parents/guardians, and the public, resolving any concerns or directing them to the appropriate staff member.
• Work closely with the Recreation Programmer to address matters related to the Recreation Youth Centre and Skate Park.
• Organizeand runspecial events when needed.
• Performs additional tasks as required, following the guidelines set by the department.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and execution of youth related programming.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, participants, parents/guardians of participants and staff.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, instructional, written and program delivery skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and special events.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• Current High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification required.
• Current Safe Management/Non‑Violent Crisis Prevention certification or equivalent required.

Please Note: Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.

Disclaimer: Candidates whose Standard First Aid certification expires after June 22, 2026 must renew their certification through a WSIB‑approved provider and obtain the new Intermediate First Aid with CPR‑C certification at candidates own cost.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.