Youth Drop-in Program Assistant – Part time

City of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Defined benefit pension (OMERS)

Extended health and dental benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

City of Guelph is seeking part-time Recreation instructors to lead youth programs for ages 12-17 across multiple city facilities. Successful candidates will design weekly plans, deliver engaging activities, and foster an inclusive, safe environment.

Positions are part-time up to 20 hours per week, in-person, with shifts including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Locations include South End Community Centre, Victoria Road, West End, Evergreen Seniors Centre, and the Guelph Sports Dome.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Previous experience working with youth (ages 12-17).
• Experience in program planning, development, and implementation.
• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality.
• Satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check at time of offer.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C; Safe Food Handler’s Certificate for cooking programs.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for all participants.
• Develop and facilitate weekly program plans that are age appropriate.
• Facilitate engaging and creative programming for participants.
• Ensure facilities, program supplies and equipment are maintained and safe.
• Communicate with the program team/coordinator.
• Provide standard first aid and fill out incident/accident forms.
• Provide fully inclusive program to participants of all abilities and skill levels.
• Ensure participant confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Youth experience

Program planning

Confidentiality

First aid CPR

Tools

Safe Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Service Area: Public Services Department: Culture and Recreation Work Location: VariousWork Mode: In Person Job Type and Duration: Part-timePosition Availability: 5 existing vacant positionsSalary Range: $20.68 per hour Affiliation: Non-Union Posting Period: August 24, 2026 to September 8, 2026 11:59 p.m Why Join the City of Guelph?

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Now is an exciting time to join Recreation Services in Guelph. With the continued growth of our programs and the upcoming opening of the South End Community Centre, we’re hiring part-time team members to help us deliver exceptional community experiences.

As part of one integrated recreation team, successful candidates may work at any of our facilities across Guelph.

Why join our Recreation team?

• Be part of an exciting period of growth within the City
• Enjoy flexible part-time opportunities across multiple locations
• Make a meaningful impact in your community
• Build and strengthen your leadership skills
• Have fun while creating new connections

About the Role

Successful candidates will lead fun and engaging programs for youth ages 12-17, while creating an inclusive environment for all participants. We are looking for qualified program instructors in the following program areas/skill sets:

Sports and Recreation: Responsible for facilitating instructional lessons for weekly sports classes or facilitating drop-in programs such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton, multisport, etc.

Cooking & Meal Programs: Responsible for facilitating weekly classes that include meal preparation, cooking, baking, discussions around healthy eating habits, cooking/baking techniques, etc. Programs include Monday Youth Meal, children’s cooking/baking programs, etc. Must acquire Safe Food Handling Certification.

General Youth Programs: Responsible for leading engaging, social and skill building youth programs such as Youth Drop In, Youth Leadership Development, etc.

Work Location

Positions may be assigned to any City of Guelph recreation facility, including:

• South End Community Centre
• Victoria Road Recreation Centre
• West End Community Centre
• Evergreen Seniors Centre
• Guelph Sports Dome

Key duties and responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for all participants
• Develop and facilitate weekly program plans that are age appropriate
• Facilitate engaging and creative programming for participants
• Ensure facilities, program supplies and equipment are maintained and kept in an acceptable, safe condition
• Communicate with the program team/ coordinator
• Provide standard first aid and fill out incident/accident forms
• Provide fully inclusive program to participants of all abilities and skill levels
• Ensure participant confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Previous experience working with youth (age 12-17)
• Previous experience in program planning, development, and implementation
• Relevant skills and experience related to programs listed above
• Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality
• A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check is required at time of offer
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level C
• Safe Food Handler’s Certificate for all cooking programs
• Full availability is required for scheduled program day and time

Notes

Applicants are required to demonstrate in their application how their qualifications match those specified above. Assessments based on all of the objectives and qualifications listed above will be a part of the interview, written and/or practical test and reference checking.

Hours of work

This is a part-time position scheduled for up to 20 hours per week, including weekdays, weekday evenings, or weekends, based on the program schedule and program registration.

Hiring Process Transparency

The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing, or through technology.

Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

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