Summer Program Coordinator

Timmins Economic Development Corporation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community hub is seeking a passionate Summer Program Coordinator to support youth aged 12 to 25. This role focuses on fostering a safe and inclusive environment while facilitating engaging activities that promote social, mental, and physical well-being. The coordinator will work closely with youth and community partners, helping to develop programs that empower young individuals. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth, encouraging their growth and connection within the community. Join a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our youth and making a difference in their lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to create a safe, respectful environment for youth.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with participants.
• Knowledge of community resources and youth services.

Responsibilities

• Support youth participants in a safe and inclusive environment.
• Facilitate Skills & Wellbeing activities and workshops.
• Engage with youth and provide guidance as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Active Listening

Empathy

Self-Care Commitment

Education

Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate

Vulnerable Sector Screening

Job description

Youth Recreational and Leisure Activities Program Coordinator

Timmins Youth Wellness Hub

The Timmins Youth Wellness Hub (YWH) is offering two 8-week Summer Program Coordinator positions.

The vision of the Timmins YWH is to create a community for all youth to connect, belong, and grow.

As a Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) site, we aim to bring the right services to youth (12-25) and their families at the right time and in the right place. YWHO is improving Ontario’s mental health and substance use services for youth and their families by providing rapid access to mental health and substance use services with walk-in, low-barrier services and clear pathways to service.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse and equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to: Indigenous individuals, people of colour, as well as those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

The Timmins Youth Wellness Hub is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

JOB SUMMARY

This position supports the Timmins Youth Wellness Hub (YWH), serving youth between the ages of 12 to 25. The Hub’s mission is to bring together youth and community partners to support social, mental, physical, and social well-being with activities, resources, and services. Under the direction of the Skills and Wellbeing Programming Coordinator, the Summer Program Coordinator will help with program development and delivery, which incorporates tools for adulting, mindfulness, mental health, physical activity, arts, and culture.

DURATION

This position will take place from July to August 2025, with an anticipated start date of July 2, 2025. The duration of this position is 8 weeks.

Assist with the development and facilitation of Skills & Wellbeing activities, including outdoor programming. This includes collaborating with youth, adult volunteers, and others to create skills-building and wellbeing workshops and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend Skills & Wellbeing activities and provide support to youth participants by:

Contributing to the creation of a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space that is free of judgment and stigma

Building rapport and establishing open, honest, supportive, and non-judgmental relationships with youth

Actively participating in activities

Greet, welcome, and orient youth to the Hub:

Introduce them to staff and other youth,

Give them a tour, explain how it operates

Special projects as assigned, that may include the development of a social media toolkit

Demonstrate personal integrity and care for the emotional and physical safety of youth

Refer to clinical staff any youth in need of crisis, mental health, or other core service supports

Ensure confidentiality and ability to set boundaries

Engage in personal self-care practices and techniques

Participate in training associated with the Summer Program Coordinator role

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ASSETS

Demonstrated ability to work in and create a safe, respectful and stigma-free environment

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work both independently and within a team

Strong awareness of limitations and personal/professional boundaries

Ability to relate and connect with youth across the 12 to 25 year age span

Be an active listener, empathetic, open minded and non-judgmental

Has or willing to learn how to share strategies and experience in a way that supports a youth’s development

Personal commitment to self-care

Valid First Aid & CPR certificate is considered an asset

For applicants over the age of 18, a satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening is a requirement

Knowledge of Timmins community, community resources and the Hub is an asset

Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset

Basic kitchen skills and knowledge of corresponding health and safety practices (food handling course) is an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be between the ages of 15 and 30

Candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the

Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

for the duration of the employment

Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations

Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings

Must be able to participate in team meetings, supervision and training sessions as required

Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with other staff teams and abide by all Timmins YWH policies, including the Social Media policy (below).

The Timmins Youth Wellness Hub has a mandate requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Daily work conditions are comparable to standard office conditions with minimal exposure to hazards. Some activities will require the candidate to work outdoors.

SUPERVISION

The Summer Program Coordinator reports to the Timmins YWH Skills and Wellbeing Programming Coordinator and attends supervision and staff meetings as scheduled. While working at the Youth Hub, the Summer Program Coordinator may also receive direction from the Executive Director and will seek additional support/direction as needed. The Summer Program Coordinator is required to report safety concerns to their assigned Supervisor or on-site Supervisor. They are also expected to fully participate in all evaluation processes, i.e., program and staff evaluation.

SALARY RANGE

$19/hour, 35 hours per week

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

The Timmins Youth Wellness Hub prioritizes youth safety (physical, sexual, and emotional) and youth privacy, as well as creating a positive, respectful, and appropriate mentor relationship between staff and youth. Social networking through the Program Coordinator’s use of online social media may impact youth safety and privacy, as well as other aspects of the mentor relationship.

The Program Coordinator will practice safe social media practices with youth. In this position a Program Coordinator will:

Decline any social media requests from YWH youth participants to them on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.

Not follow any youth participants if they become friends during the hub

Ask youth attending the YWH to unfollow them on social media

Inform youth that they will be blocked for safety reasons if they do not unfollow

Not respond to youth’s attempts to contact them through messages if it is not urgent

Refer youth to helpful numbers card if the request is urgent

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

CLOSING DATE

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Resume and cover letter, including references, to be submitted no later than Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM to

Intake Coordinator, Timmins Youth Wellness Hub

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

45 Spruce St S 45 Spruce St S, Timmins, ON P4N 2M4, Canada

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