Child & Youth Part Time Worker

Child and Youth Instructor Location
Niagara West YMCA, Grimsby, ON

17.60 - $18.13 per hour
YMCA Membership upon hire

Part Time - up to 15 hours per week.

Work for a charity that ignites the potential in people. At the YMCA of Niagara, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organization with a clear focus on community well-being. Our work is powered by relationships and grounded in inclusion. We support people of all ages and circumstances with opportunities that build health, belonging, and connection so individuals and families can grow, lead, and give back.
With a presence in over 125 program sites, we continue to expand what well-being can look like, creating welcoming spaces where more people can participate and feel they belong.
Guided by our shared values of caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility, the YMCA offers meaningful roles where your work is felt every day. If you’re ready to bring energy and care to a team that keeps moving forward, you’ll find purpose here.

The role of the Child and Youth Program Instructor is to plan and deliver curriculum based recreational, educational and active programs following YMCA goals and objectives.

Deliver a variety of YMCA of Niagara Child and Youth programs for 3 to 15 year olds.
Planning and adapting activities based on the needs and interests of participants to promote engagement and skill development.
Actively participate with the children in a positive and supportive manner taking into consideration each child’s uniqueness and abilities.
Responsible for the safety and security of the children.
Build relationships with and be a role model for children and youth.
Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.
Experience working with children and/or youth in a recreational setting (i.e. Experience with fitness or physical education is an asset.
The YMCA is looking for applicants who want to be a role model of healthy lifestyles and physical activity for children and make a difference within their community.
Team members must be willing and able to physically participate in active games on a regular basis and carry equipment.
Ability to work at various program locations throughout the Niagara Region is an asset.
Child and Youth Focused
Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA
Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction
Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results

Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.
For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.