Youth Worker - Part-Time

Youth Worker
- Part-Time
- Stratford/Perth

Location: Stratford/Perth

Work Hours: Monday
- Saturday approx.. 3:00-9:00pm.

Must be available to work flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings, and occasional weekends

Employment Type: Part Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 14, 2026

Final date to receive applications: September 4, 2026

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive space for all youth ages 13-24? Are you a leader who has experience creating programming for youth in a variety of recreational settings? Are you passionate about engaging youth and creating positive relationships with them? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person, and be a positive role model?

If this is you, join our team and make an impact in the lives of youth in our communities

The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families. Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day. We believe connected communities are thriving, healthy, and strong. We have the assets to affect positive social change, and we know the YMCA of Three Rivers Youth Programs are an important piece of our work.

That’s where you come in...

You will work as a part of the Youth Team, leading and facilitating a variety of programs for youth (aged 13-24 years) that support their physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development, leadership skills, and more. You will support the Youth Engagement Workers, alongside the youth themselves,
to deliver programs, events, and activities to meet the changing needs of youth within the community. You will be available on a part-time basis to support high quality program delivery including:
Alternative Suspension, Youth Leadership Development, Youth Sports, Teen Basketball, Community Meals, Youth Drop In, amongst other programs. You will encourage youth to discover their personal identity regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio economic status. You will help youth develop leadership skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork. You will empower youth to explore personal talents to build confidence and self-esteem.

You will build and maintain positive relationships with both internal YMCA partners and external community organizations to support program offerings. You will be committed to ensuring that the youth programs are a safe, inclusive and engaging space for all youth, while building trusting relationships with youth directly in programs.

This is a part time position that may require you to work afternoons and evenings, including the occasional weekend.

You will have experience working with youth between the ages of 13-24 years from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You will have knowledge of the unique needs of the youth and resources available to them within our community. You will have experience creating program plans, facilitating programming and an understanding of healthy adolescent development.

Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Recreation & Leisure, Social Sciences or a related field, or experience equivalent is an asset. You will have excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, in addition to strong interpersonal skills needed to build positive relationships. You will have a passion for meaningfully engaging with youth, to meeting them where they are at, ensuring they feel heard, welcomed and supported in YMCA Programs.

You are committed to supporting justice, access, inclusion, diversity and equity for all youth.

You have an up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR (Level

C) certification (or are willing to obtain) and can provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Records…