Children & Youth Assistant Coordinator

City of Kitchener -
Kitchener, ON

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Casual
$22.34–$23.24 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

CPR Certification
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Leadership
Communication skills

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Children & Youth Assistant Coordinator

Employment Type: Casual Part Time

Hours of Work: up to 24

Job location: City Hall

Pay: $22.34 To $23.24 Hourly

Grade/Band: 3

Job Posting Start Date: 7/7/26

Job Posting End Date: 7/14/26

Job Description:

Overview

This is a continuous part-time position starting September 7, 2026.

We are looking for positive and energetic leaders to assist in leading and delivering our Youth Drop-in programming. You will assist in supporting staff to provide youth with creative opportunities to provide dynamic recreation opportunities.

Youth Drop-in consists of recreational and social programming for youth ages 12-17 run out of City of Kitchener Community Centres for youth ages 12-17. Programs run during evening hours throughout the week.

Responsibilities

Provides support to Youth Leaders with the planning, organizing and implementation of programming.
Acts as on-site contact to staff and ensures the delivery of safe, quality, and age appropriate programs in accordance with City guidelines.

Provides support to Youth Leaders including feedback, addressing minor performance issues, and refers to supervisor as required.

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.

Assists with the integration of volunteers, inclusion staff, and private inclusion support workers.

Performs tasks to support program including program planning, budgeting, participant statistics and evaluations.

Ensures participants follow all program rules.
Implements positive behaviour management strategies.
Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and parent concerns according to policies and procedures; refers to supervisor as appropriate.
Communicates with participants and parents regarding camp activities/programs and participants behaviour.
Assists in gathering related information and statistics;
Ensures safe use, condition, and storage of equipment. Reports any issues to supervisor immediately.
Opens and closes program area. May be required to open and close facility.
Ensures cleanliness of program area after use.
Provides first aid as required.
Acts as back-up to Youth Leaders as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Experience

3 months of related experience working or volunteering with youth in a group setting.
Experience working with youth and planning programming

Additional Requirements

Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C” Certification
Valid G2 Drivers License
Access to reliable transportation
Must be 18 years old by start of employment
Vulnerable sectors check issued following the date of offer of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven leadership ability using a collaborative approach to lead a team of multiple Youth Leaders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven conflict resolution skills
Organized and can coordinate a single program site.
Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner

Department: CSD-Community Services Department

Division: CSD-Neighbourhood Programs and Services Division

Union Code: Part Time

Req Id: 959

Job Code: 9281

Number of Openings: 10

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