Youth Program Leader — After-School & Evening

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

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA Membership Benefits

Job summary

The YMCA of Niagara is seeking a Youth Action Program – Community Programs Team Member for Grimsby / Beamsville, with part-time hours after school and evenings. The role pays 18.16–18.71 CAD per hour plus YMCA Membership Benefits, with 4-10 vacancies and placement in September 2026.

Preference for applicants willing to travel to multiple Niagara cities and to work two school nights and Friday nights. You will plan and lead recreational programs for youth aged 10–14, build positive role models,

Qualifications

• The YMCA is looking for role models of healthy lifestyles and physical activity for youth.
• 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.
• Reliable transportation to programs throughout the Niagara Region is preferred.
• Upon hiring, a clear and satisfactory criminal record check inclusive of the PVSC issued for the YMCA of Niagara.

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.

Skills

Youth leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

Degree/diploma in Recreation, PE, CY Studies or related

Job description

The YMCA of Niagara is seeking a Youth Action Program – Community Programs Team Member for Grimsby / Beamsville, with part-time hours after school and evenings. The role pays 18.16–18.71 CAD per hour plus YMCA Membership Benefits, with 4-10 vacancies and placement in September 2026.

Preference for applicants willing to travel to multiple Niagara cities and to work two school nights and Friday nights. You will plan and lead recreational programs for youth aged 10–14, build positive role models,