Youth Leadership Facilitator ID #1484
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The opportunity:The Youth Leadership Facilitator at the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the youth room providing a safe and welcoming environment for youth to gather and socialize. This role requires fostering trust and respect among youth participants while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that encourages autonomy and self-expression. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of youth in our community by providing a supportive and empowering space for personal growth and social this role you will: Prepare the youth room for daily activities ensuring it is clean organized and stocked with necessary a welcoming and inclusive environment by arranging furniture decorations and equipment to facilitate social interaction and supervision and support to youth participants during operating hours ensuring their safety and a sense of community and belonging by engaging with youth in positive interactions and offering encouragement and guidance as trust and respect among youth participants through consistent and fair interactions demonstrating empathy and maintaining as a role model for positive behavior and conflict resolution helping youth develop social and emotional open-ended activities and opportunities for youth to engage in self-directed play such as games art projects and youth to express themselves authentically and explore their interests in a non-judgmental with other YMCA staff members to coordinate programming and resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of youth with community partners to fulfill youth needs and uphold program initiative YMCA policies and procedures to ensure the safety and security of all youth participants and staff bring:Grade 12 interest in youth social work considered an experience working with youth in a recreational or educational setting considered an of youth development principles and best communication and interpersonal to establish rapport and build positive relationships with ability to work independently and as part of a Aid and CPR certification of and commitment to YMCA values and Police Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after commencement of work including:AODA TrainingHealth & Safety Awareness TrainingBill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) TrainingPCI ComplianceWHMISChild Protection TrainingWhy work for the Y:At the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka we believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members and staff. As a Youth Leadership Facilitator you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of our members and the community as a whole. You will work alongside a supportive team of individuals who are committed to our mission of building healthy :Compensation $18.05/hourPaid wellness daysYMCA Health and Fitness membershipIn addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow professionally and personally. If youre looking for a challenging and rewarding career working with a diverse team where your own ideas will be heard then the YMCA of Simcoe Muskoka is the perfect place for us:The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is a registered charity committed to fostering healthy communities by empowering children youth and families promoting well-being and encouraging social YMCA employs over a thousand staff and hundreds of volunteers who serve tens of thousands of individuals each year in various programs such as childcare camps health and fitness leadership development employment and literacy immigrant services and youth programming. We offer over $1 million in financial assistance annually to ensure accessibility for those who cannot afford to facilities and programs covering Simcoe County Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts our YMCA is a supportive community that fosters mental emotional and physical well-being. We empower children and youth to become strong confident and resilient individuals. We assist individuals and families at all stages of life to connect with what matters most to them fostering a sense of belonging. By supporting people from diverse backgrounds ages and abilities to achieve their health goals fulfill their potential and feel a genuine sense of belonging we contribute to the creation of stronger communities. The YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka successfully raises over $1 million each year through strategic will remain open until role is for an existing vacancy that is available or will be available at the time of wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be YMCA ofSimcoe/Muskoka is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Our goal is a diverse inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Each step of our recruitment process is human-led; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated screening tools. Individuals needing employment accommodation in the hiring process or job postings in an alternative format may contact the recruitment note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Screen and three professional references for review prior to starting employment.
