Children & Youth Leader - Youth Programming

6 days ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada City of Kitchener, ON Full time

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Children & Youth Leader - Youth Programming

Employment Type: Casual Part Time

Hours of Work: Up to 24 hours

Job location: City Hall

Pay: $21 To $21.73 Hourly

Grade/Band: 2

Job Posting Start Date: 12/16/25

Job Posting End Date: 2/27/26

Job Description:

Overview

This is a temporary position from June 26th to August 28th

We are looking for creative, positive, and energetic leaders and role models to lead our nightly youth programs this summer.

Youth Leaders make summer evenings awesome for youth ages 12-17 by delivering indoor and outdoor sports, arts, crafts and games at community centres. Our Youth Drop In programs run from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

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Responsibilities

  • Implements and delivers age appropriate and recreational activities for youth.
  • Plans, leads and participates in youth activities. Modifies programs to accommodate abilities/needs of participants, weather conditions, etc.
  • Supervises youth at all times.
  • Ensure youth follow all program rules.
  • Assists Inclusion Facilitators and private support workers to accommodate youth with special needs.
  • Ensures the safety and enjoyment of participants through communication, monitoring, and enforcement of program and facility rules, and addresses unsafe and unacceptable behavior; refers to supervisor as appropriate. Reports all incidents/accidents and assists with program emergency procedures.
  • Assists with the set-up and take down of program equipment and supplies.
  • Ensures safe use, condition, and storage of equipment. Reports any issues to supervisor immediately.
  • Completes records and reports including attendance, accident/incident reports, etc.
  • Responds to participants immediate concerns and/or needs.
  • Opens and closes program area. May be required to open and close facility.
  • Provides direction, monitors activities, and gives feedback to volunteers.
  • Provides first aid as required.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

  • Partial secondary school education

Experience

  • 1 month of experience working or volunteering with youth ages 12-17.
  • Experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting (e.g. camp, guides/scouts, youth groups, coaching) OR have demonstrated leadership skills at school or work leading a team, a group or a project.

Additional Requirements

  • Standard first Aid and CPR Level "C" Certification
  • Vulnerable sectors check issued following the date of offer of employment
  • 18 years of age by first date of employment
  • Ability to work from 6:00 – 10:00 PM Monday - Friday

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ready for a leadership role in delivering quality programs for youth
  • Enthusiastic about providing a fun summer experience to youth.
  • Energetic, engaging and not afraid to have fun and be silly .
  • Responsible, punctual and have a strong work ethic.
  • Good relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills and understand what it means to be part of a team and to follow through on commitments.
  • Patient and calm under pressure when working with youth.
  • Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Department: CSD-Community Services Department

Division: CSD-Neighbourhood Programs and Services Division

Union Code: Part Time

Req Id: 625

Job Code: 9280

Number of Openings: 35

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