Child & Youth Program Staff

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
In addition to working with an amazing team in an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success, we offer:

• Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)


• Competitive total compensation packages


• Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)


• Generous pension plans with employer matching


• Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships


• Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships and incentives


• Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)


• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)


• Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview
We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives. By joining the Health, Fitness, Aquatics & Residence team, you will contribute to making our Y the best place to work.

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of various child and youth programs offered within the YMCA.

This position is a part-time position (6 - 29 hours per week; typical weekly hours to be discussed during interview), with a flexible schedule based on programming needs. This may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays (subject to written agreement). With strong relationship-building and communication skills, the Child and Youth program staff will help foster a supportive team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in working with the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford as a charitable organization, contributing to the community's health and wellness. 

What You'll Do

• Deliver structured programs for children and youth, with the ability to modify programs to meet the age-appropriate and developmental needs of all participants.


• Coach and appropriately supervise children during scheduled programs.


• Maintain communication with parents.


• Oversee and be responsible for the health and safety of participants and volunteers.


• Ensure that YMCA Child & Youth policies are implemented.


• Prepare appropriate documentation related to attendance, program plans, incident reports, and other administrative requirements.


• Participate in quarterly trainings as set up by the Child & Youth Supervisor.

What You'll Bring

• Standard First Aid and CPR-Certification (must be complete prior to offer).


• Experience in the development and delivery of recreational programs specific to children and youth Experience working with children in a recreational setting is an asset.


• Post-secondary education in Recreation & Leisure, Physical Education or a sports-related field is considered an asset as is previous YMCA experience.


• Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required as a condition of employment.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

All offers of employment will be subject to the provision that the successful incumbent provides the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford with a current and satisfactory Police Records Check. Positions responsible for the direct supervision of children and/or vulnerable persons will be required, in addition to a Police Records Check, to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report at the time of hire. Police Records Checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offence(s), if any, is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children; therefore, not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. 

Organizational Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or neurodiversity.

We understand the social barriers preventing individuals from applying for open roles. We encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply.

If you need any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and Culture Department at [email protected]

Ready to Make a Difference? The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong community. If you’re passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives, we want to hear from you!