Girls Empowerment Program Coordinator

_**YOUTH ASSISTING YOUTH IS GROWING**_

**Girls Empowerment Program Coordinator**

Youth Assisting Youth is seeking a Girls Empowerment Program Coordinator for our Girls Empowerment Program. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with a proven background in developing and facilitating Girls programming. The successful applicant will coordinate and facilitate an after-school and/or virtual program for Girls only in the Toronto and York Region communities.

The position responsibilities include: to successfully initiate, promote, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate 15 revolving 8-10 week Girls Empowerment Program sessions that each feature the following structured components: Develop Creative and Physical expression for Current Stressors; Foster self-esteem, critical thinking, and healthy habits; Build positive friendships; Nutrition and Cooking; Leadership and Personal Development; and Media & Visual Arts. The project includes group discussions, recreational and arts-based activities. The benchmarks which indicate the targets to which this position is expected to achieve are the registration and successful completion of 140 Newcomer girls, ages 6-18, and the registration and training of 8 female youth volunteers, 16-29, as well as all administrative duties outlined below.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Initiate, organize, coordinate, facilitate, operate and evaluate the Girls Only Program
- Liaise with local Toronto organizations and community partners for the purposes of outreach and collaboration
- Design and produce promotional and outreach materials
- Identify and screen potential female youth participants and volunteers
- Provide direct leadership to all participants that are registered for the program
- Have the knowledge, skill and proven experience to teach several of the workshop topics
- Research and confirm additional workshop guest speakers
- Coordinate and facilitate workshop presentations
- Conduct comprehensive program evaluations which will include progress reports, assessment surveys and questionnaires for all participants
- Maintain accurate and detailed records in iCARE, and log all outreach activities and outcomes in Google Sheets and Google Maps
- Supervise program volunteers and placement students
- Provide positive role modeling and mentorship to the children and volunteers in the program

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Have a diploma or degree in child and youth services, social work, recreation and leisure services or related field
- Have at least two years’ experience working directly with youth, especially Girls, 6-18 years of age
- Have demonstrated experience and expertise in a variety of sports, recreation and leisure activities
- Have a background/proven experience and awareness of the challenges that young Girls face today
- Demonstrate good organizational and facilitation skills and have proven budgeting experience
- Have experience in managing youth/adult volunteers
- Be able to take initiative, be energetic and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Display strong leadership and interpersonal skills in a group setting
- The ability to speak a second language will be considered a strong asset
- Be able to complete tasks as assigned
- **Must have clearance of a Police Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Screen**
- **Must have a current First Aid/CPR certificate**
- **Must have access to an insured personal vehicle and have a valid Ontario driver's license**

This is a full-time, 9-month contract position (35 hours per week) running until March 31, 2026, with a pay rate of $27.50 per hour.

**CONTACT INFORMATION**:
**Youth Assisting Youth** is a non-profit, charitable organization servicing the GTA and York Region. The agency matches Youth volunteers aged 16 - 29, to a one-on-one relationship with newcomer and at-risk children aged 6 to 15, who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or cultural adjustment difficulties. The goal of the program is to provide a child with a positive role model through a mentoring relationship (Match) with a Youth volunteer. The agency provides recreational events, programs and activities to support the matched and pre-matched children and volunteers.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $27.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a valid First Aid/CPR certificate?
- Do you have proof of Covid-19 double vaccination and a booster?
- Please describe your proven experience and awareness of the challenges that young girls face.
- What experience do you have in organizing programs for girls aged 10 to 18?
- What in-person and virtual workshops have you coordinated and facilitated, and for how long?
- Please upload your cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and requirements of the position.
- Do you live in the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada?
- Do you