Site Lead - Program Development and Evaluation (MLSE - West)

TCHC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

TCHC is seeking a Site Lead for the Program Development & Evaluation team in Toronto to guide a youth program for ages 6-12. You will supervise staff, manage site operations, and ensure engaging, quality programming in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include planning weekly activities, coordinating events, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining clear communications with parents and the Program Coordinator. This temporary role runs until December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Post-Secondary education in Community Development, Social Work, Child and Youth work or related field is considered an asset.
• Experience supervising and coaching staff in recreational settings is required.
• Experience working with parents and other stakeholders.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) cleared.
• First Aid qualifications or willingness to obtain before start date.
• High 5 Training is an asset.
• Experience overseeing community-based programs in high-needs/priority neighbourhoods; experience with BIPOC communities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficient with Word/Excel/Google Suite; comfortable learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for program site operations, staff supervision, participants, and programming implementation.
• Conduct daily program audits and adjust plans to meet staff and participant needs.
• Assign tasks to staff, monitor completion, and provide coaching as needed.
• Oversee petty cash and purchasing of supplies.
• Coordinate community events with facilitators and guest speakers.
• Prepare progress reports and action plans for Programme Coordinator.
• Ensure schedules are planned two weeks in advance and approved.
• Plan excursions requiring transportation and manage offsite activities.
• Liaise with site vendors and ensure proper setup in HOMES system.
• Create community engagement initiatives and map local resources for campers.
• Respond to parent communications and deliver site newsletters.
• Provide direct programming when staff are short; support coaching in sports activities.
• Lead weekly staff meetings and debriefs to ensure resource availability.
• Develop resources to assist staff and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Staff supervision

Verbal & written communication

Fast-paced work

Problem solving

Microsoft Word/Excel/Google Suite

Education

Post-secondary education (or pursuing) in Community Development/Social Work/Child & Youth work/related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Google Suite

Job description

Vacancy Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Salary/Hourly Range: $23.68 p/hr

Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday – Friday up to 36.25 hours per week

Hybrid Eligible: No

Affiliation: Non-Union: Management/Exempt

Contract Length: Until December 31, 2026

Division and Department: Operations, Programs & Partnerships

Number of Vacancies: 1

Existing/New Job: Existing

Grade: Site Lead

Vacancy Status: Existing

Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List

Make a difference

As a Site Lead on the Program Development & Evaluation team, you will lead and inspire a team to deliver a high-quality program for TCHC youth aged 6-12. You’ll supervise program staff, have responsibility for program site operations, plan and implement weekly activities and programming, complete administrative tasks, and ensure a welcoming, inclusive environment where every participant feels supported and empowered.

Employment Timelines

The contract term for this position will be until December 31, 2026, working up to approximately 36.25 hours per week.

What you’ll do

• Full responsibility for the program site & special events, overseeing staff’s day to day responsibilities, participants, operations, and the implementation of programming, quality control and safety.
• Conduct daily program audits to ensure that program plans are being followed and make amendments to meet the needs and skills of staff and campers/participants.
• Assign daily tasks to program staff and conduct daily checks to ensure that those tasks are being completed according to program standards and provide support and coaching where needed.
• Oversee on site petty cash and purchase supplies as needed.
• Coordinate community special events for various communities by securing site specific facilitators/guest speakers etc.
• Participate in weekly regional site meetings and provide progress reports and issues action plans to Program Coordinator.
• Ensure schedule is completed 2 weeks in advance and approved by Program Coordinator.
• Plan excursions that require participants to be bussed and delegate staff responsibilities for offsite excursions.
• Liaise with all site specific vendors ensuring all vendors are properly setup within HOMES (support with setup where needed) before they deliver their requested services.
• Conduct community asset mapping to ensure that campers become aware of community resources in fun and creative ways.
• Plan and implement community engagement initiatives
• Monitor site phone and email, create site newsletter that is emailed to parents, monitor and respond to all parent communication that is sent to the email.
• Provide direct programming when site is short staffed due to absent or needs assistance to complete their roles (eg. Soccer coaching, Basketball score keeping, Camp daily programming)
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and daily debriefs with site staff to ensure they have the resources needed to effectively implement the Camp program.
• Supervise and motivate site staff, provide feedback, leadership opportunities and performance management to help them develop their skills.
• Develops and distributes resources to assist staff with their programming.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Must be minimum 18 years of age.
• Post-Secondary education (or pursuing) in Community Development, Social Work, Child and Youth work, Sports Management/Development or other relevant fields, considered an asset.
• Experience supervising and coaching staff in recreational setting.
• Experience working with parents and other stakeholders.
• Cleared Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
• First Aid qualifications, or must be willing to obtain certificate prior to commencement of work assignment.
• High 5 Training is an Asset
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working with youth and children in a community-based setting.
• Experience overseeing the planning and implementation of community-based programs within high needs/Priority neighbourhoods; Experience working with BIPOC communities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: working knowledge of relevant software (i.e Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite, etc.) and comfort learning new programs.
• Proficient in behavior management, crisis intervention and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.

PLEASE NOTE

- In order to be eligible as a Site Lead, applicants need to be at least 18 years of age or above. Applicants 18 years of age and over, must present a valid and suitable Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to commencing employment.