Saturday Youth Program Coordinator

YWCA Metro Vancouver; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Le YWCA Métro Vancouver recherche un coordinateur de programme pour les jeunes le samedi, chargé de coordonner des activités, d'engager des jeunes et de promouvoir des opportunités de leadership. Les candidats doivent avoir une formation pertinente, des certificats de sécurité alimentaire et de premiers secours, ainsi que d'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et organisationnelles.

Qualifications

• Certificat de sécurité alimentaire et certificat de premiers secours requis.
• Expérience dans la facilitation de groupes et des familles.
• Compétences interpersonnelles exceptionnelles.

Responsibilities

• Coordonner les activités l'après-midi pour les groupes de jeunes.
• Promouvoir le leadership et le mentorat entre pairs.
• Fournir un espace pour écouter les besoins des jeunes et introduire des activités.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Education in the field or relevant experience

Food Safe Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Term Part-Time (4 months), ending October 2025– Saturdays (9 hours)

Location

Crabtree Corner

Posting Period

June 19, 2025 - July 3, 2025

Job Description

The Saturday Youth Program Coordinator will assist in coordinating the afternoon’s activities for youth groups, including an afternoon snack. Coordinating with the Family Support Worker, they will ensure that activity plans are organized effectively. They will facilitate Saturday afternoon groups for youth activities. The youth drop-ins are meant to be a safe space to hang out, meet peers, play games, receive tutoring, and occasional outings.

What you’ll be doing :

Engaging with youth, playing games and assisting with filling out paperwork, resume writing, overseeing volunteering (for homework club)

Engaging in promoting leadership and peer mentorship

Bringing in speakers to mentor youth in areas such as financial goal setting, or other topics that may interest them

Hosting a participant-led group

Providing space for listening to the youth’s needs and wants, while also introducing activities that they might not have known would be interesting or exciting

Promoting an atmosphere that keeps the youth excited to come back to a safe, fun group to explore new opportunities and find paths suited to their future goals

Other duties as required

What you’ll need :

Education in the field (or working towards it) or a combination of training, education and experience would be an asset

Food Safe Certificate and First Aid Certificate required

Experience working with families / people from the DTES neighbourhood

Experience in facilitating / managing groups

Ability to facilitate families in accessing community resources and activities

Knowledge of local resources to refer participants to

Understanding of the importance of boundaries and flexibility, being adaptable to meet the needs of the participants while maintaining safety

Ability to direct, guide and problem solve with volunteers and families; while maintaining dignity, respect and relationships

Understanding of safety – in groups and in the community setting (for outings)

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Good organizational and planning skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent relationship building skills

A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

Pay Rate : 25.49 per hour

How to Apply

This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of an inclusive, dedicated and impactful workplace! Candidates are invited to send cover letters and resumes by July 3, 2025 to :

Sabrina Winkler, Family Support Worker

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.

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