Coordinator, Youth Programs and Community Engagement

Western University; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London, Ontario, seeks a Coordinator for children and youth programming. This role involves leading program growth, community engagement, and managing financial aspects. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience coordinating youth programs. The position emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, and the successful candidate will advocate for these values in their work.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience coordinating children and youth programs.
• Supervisory experience working with casual student and volunteer workforce.
• Valid Province of Ontario Class G driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and delivery of children and youth programming.
• Build internal and external relationships for community engagement.
• Manage financial aspects of programs delivered by Sport & Recreation.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, Sport Management, Business/Commerce or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 14: $65,050 - $76,550, commensurate with experience

About Western

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

About Us

The mandate of the Student Experience portfolio is to encourage student engagement, support student success, and to enhance overall student life at Western. Student Experience encompasses various departments across three pillars: Wellness & Wellbeing, Sport & Recreation, and Leadership & Learning. The Student Experience portfolio operates together to create an environment in which students can thrive and succeed.

The Sport & Recreation pillar collectively works to enrich student thriving through a focus on developing leadership and success in sport and recreation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we engage Mustangs in active-wellbeing and inspire spirit and tradition in order to strengthen the bonds of the Western community. Our vision is for students to discover balance in their lives and pursue challenges without fear of failure, ultimately enhancing their ability to thrive.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Fan & Stakeholder Engagement, the Coordinator is responsible for the leading the growth, planning, delivery, financial management and assessment of safe sustainable, supportive and innovative children and youth programming (i.e. camps, school sports days, holiday programs, community engagement initiatives) offered by Western Sport & Recreation to the campus and greater London community. The role will also lead current and new community engagement efforts by building internal and external relationships, developing and instituting programs that increase awareness, engagement, and support for Western Sport & Recreation programs (e.g. student-athlete school visits, community minor sports programs, such as Junior Mustangs programming, and new innovative revenue generating initiatives).

Note that flexible work hours, including frequent evenings and weekends according to program or area needs will be required. This position will require the role to be present during key activity periods and dates (May-August, March Break, PA Days).

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Kinesiology, Recreation, Sport Management, Business/Commerce or Education
• Courses in principles in healthy child development (in the 4-17 demographic) preferred
• National coaching certification or recreation leadership training (e.g., High Five, Fundamental Movement Skills or other Sport for Life program certifications) considered an asset

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience coordinating children and youth programs and delivery of camps
• Supervisory experience, including experience working with and coordinating a casual student and volunteer workforce

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of activity-related health and safety regulations
• In-depth knowledge of program and curriculum development practices
• Strong understanding of how sports and athletics impact the student experience and the role physical activity, sport and recreation have in healthy communities
• Standard first aid and CPR-C certification
• Advocates the core values of integrity, inclusivity, accountability, collaboration, and service
• Demonstrates commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where there is mutual respect and collaboration across all teams
• Strong interpersonal skills, creative-thinking and the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication (written and oral), presentation and listening skills
• Service-orientated and capable of dealing with a wide variety of constituents, determining most appropriate action when dealing with a wide range of customer service issues
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, and solid decision-making with a thorough knowledge of emergency preparedness and procedures, including the ability to recognize and respond swiftly to dangerous health and safety situations and address immediately
• Experience training, supervising and leading casual/student staff and volunteers
• Analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills and time management abilities are essential
• Intermediate skills in computer software applications, including all Microsoft Office Suite programs, spreadsheet and database applications, and experience with recreation and camp software
• Valid Province of Ontario Class G driver’s licence preferred

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note

Interested applicants are asked to visit: https://recruit.uwo.ca for further information and to apply online referencing job #40741 by 11:59PM on October 2, 2025.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.