Youth Action Program - Community Programs Team Member - St. Catharines / Niagara Falls

YMCA of Niagara; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership Benefits

Job summary

YMCA of Niagara is seeking a part-time Youth Action Program – Community Programs Team Member to support after-school and evening recreation for youth in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. The role involves planning engaging activities, teamwork, and a commitment to safe, inclusive programming.

Located across St. Catharines and Niagara Falls, the position requires flexible evenings and some weekend hours. A strong focus on youth wellbeing, safety, and community involvement is essential for success

Qualifications

• Experience delivering youth recreational and leadership programs is an asset.
• Enrolment in or completion of a degree in Recreation, Physical Education, or Child and Youth Studies is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead recreational programs for youth ages 10 to 14 at local schools in the Niagara Region.
• Supervise Friday night programming across Niagara.
• Build relationships with youth and be a positive role model.
• Participate in training and adhere to YMCA policies and procedures.
• Preference will be given to those available for two school nights and Friday nights.

Skills

Youth program delivery

Active engagement

Education

Recreation/Physical Education/Child & Youth Studies degree

Job description

Youth Action Program - Community Programs Team Member - St. Catharines / Niagara Falls

Job Category: Community

Requisition Number: YOUTH001200

• Posted : August 8, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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St. Catharines, ON L2M7X3, CAN

• Pay or shift range: $18.16 CAD to $18.71 CAD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are made within the noted range based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Youth Action Program – Community Programs Team Member

Location

St. Catharines / Niagara Falls
Preference will be given to applicants who are also willing and able to travel to multiple cities in the Niagara Region

Pay $18.16 - $18.71 per hour plus YMCA Membership Benefits

Employment Type Part-time – (6-25 hours a week available) - After school and evenings, including Friday and/or Saturday evenings

Vacancies 4-10

Placement Date September 2026

Work for a charity that ignites the potential in people. Every. Single. Day. At the YMCA of Niagara, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organization with a clear focus on community well-being. Our work is powered by relationships and grounded in inclusion. We support people of all ages and circumstances with opportunities that build health, belonging, and connection so individuals and families can grow, lead, and give back.

For more than 165 years, we have been part of the fabric of this region, evolving alongside Niagara and showing up where the need is greatest. With a presence in over 125 program sites, we continue to expand what well-being can look like, creating welcoming spaces where more people can participate and feel they belong.

Guided by our shared values of caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility, the YMCA offers meaningful roles where your work is felt every day. If you’re ready to bring energy and care to a team that keeps moving forward, you’ll find purpose here.

NATURE & SCOPE

Youth Action staff are responsible for the planning and implementation of recreation programs for youth aged 10 to 14 at program sites throughout the Niagara Region. They are energetic, outgoing, and committed to ensuring that participants in their programs have a fun experience. They are someone who wants to make a difference in the community by maintaining safe spaces for youth to be themselves, as well as promoting positive change through relationship building and role modelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and lead recreational programs for youth ages 10 to 14 Monday to Fridays at local schools throughout the Niagara Region. Staff shifts may begin as early as 2:30 pm or 5:30 pm.
• Supervise and lead recreational activities during Friday night programming at locations across Niagara.
• Build relationships with youth and be a positive role model.
• Participate in training and adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures as established by the YMCA of Niagara.
• Preference will be given to those individuals with availability to be scheduled for two school nights and Friday nights.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The YMCA is looking for applicants who want to be a role model of healthy lifestyles and physical activity for youth and make a difference within their community.
• Experience delivering youth recreational and leadership programs is an asset.
• Enrolment in or completion of a university degree or college diploma in Recreation, Physical Education, Child and Youth Studies, or a related field an asset.
• Current Intermediate / Standard First Aid & CPR-C.
• Team members must be willing and able to participate in active games on a regular basis and will be responsible for planning and implementing various aspects of the program.
• Reliable transportation to programs throughout the Niagara Region is preferred.
• Upon hiring, a clear and satisfactory criminal record check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (PVSC)issued for the YMCA of Niagara.

COMPETENCIES:

Child and Youth Focused

Commits to assisting growth and development among children and youth

Commitment to Organization Vision and Values

Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA

Concern for Health and Safety

Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk and harm reduction

Teamwork

Actively builds teams and encourages open relationships for maximum organizational effectiveness

Creativity and Innovations

Develops new ways or adapts existing ideas to help us achieve desired results

Relationship Building and Collaboration

Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals

Problem Solving

Identifies an issue and works towards a solution

For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org