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Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We also have 15 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
Why The Y?
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.
We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:
• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members
Employees and volunteers of YMCA of Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.
All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Position: YMAP Sarnia Program Facilitator
Location: Sarnia
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: March 31st, 2025 (conditional on funding)
Salary: $18.22/ hour for 23 hours a week
Schedule:
• In person
• Monday (1:00pm-6:00pm)
• Tuesday (1:00pm-6:00pm)
• Wednesday (1:00pm-6:pm)
• Thursday (9:30am - 6:00pm)
• scheduling hours may vary based on need
• Occasional Fridays, evenings 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
• Current CPR and First Aid
• Fluency in English and an additional language an asset
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Comfortable and effective communication 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 adhere to safety and clean standards
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters
• Responds to first aid and emergencies
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm, and dedication in preparing and executing programs
• Participates in regular planning meetings to determine program themes, and 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
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.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.