Join the Y Newcomer Services Team!
Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed childcare in Canada, offers settlement services to newcomers to Canada, operates 2 overnight camps and 16 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario, and we have been making a positive difference in the communities we serve for over 50 years!
Position: YMAP London Program Facilitator
Location: London
Start Date: August 1st, 2024
End Date: March 31st, 2025 (conditional on funding)
Salary: $ 18.22 for 15 hours a week
Schedule:
• In person
• Monday to Thursday
• 1:00pm - 6:00pm (hours may vary based on need)
• Occasional evening and weekends
Qualifications & Experience:
• Post-Secondary Degree in Child and Youth Worker, Sport and Recreation, and/or any related area
• Experience working with youth as an asset
• Proficiency in using online digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet
• Experience facilitating youth group sessions is an asset
• Familiar with newcomer youth services is an asset
• Comfortable using public transportation
• CPR and First Aid
• Fluency in English and an additional language an asset
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Comfortable and effective communicating in group situations
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers

Compensation/Benefits:
• A YMCA personal membership at our health and fitness branches
• A discount on our Childcare and Camp programs

Responsibilities:
• YMCA of Southwestern Ontario policy and procedures
• Acts as a YMCA Ambassador, demonstrating YMCA core values in your daily work
• Facilitates YMAP activities and workshops
• Ensures property and equipment adheres to safety and clean standards
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters
• Responds to first aid and emergency situations
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in preparing and executing programs
• Participates in regular planning meetings to determine program themes, complete lesson plans for daily activities, reports, and workshops
• Creates an educational, enjoyable, and supervised environment for youth by planning and implementing settlement focused and age-appropriate programming
• Be responsive to diverse cultural heritage, values, and individual experiences
• Fosters self-esteem, problem solving and conflict resolution skills in youth
• Attends all community and YMCA professional development activities/events as applicable
• Demonstrates sensitivity to other cultures and ability to outreach to newcomer communities
• Refers newcomers to appropriate internal and external programs and resources
• Travel to different program locations
• Other duties as required

Why The Y?
The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to the development of healthy communities and welcomes people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Top Employers. We offer meaningful employment and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.