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