Are you ready to be part of a world changing, life-giving, purpose driven community? Are you passionate about young people and believe in their limitless potential? CityKidz is seeking a positive, motivated, energetic, and confident individual whose life passion is to see youth thrive and achieve their dreams. The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, adapts well to change, leads with humility, loves empowering others, and brings previous experience leading and growing programs for youth in grades 7-12.

In Canada, more than 1 in 7 children live in poverty: in Hamilton, it's 1 in 4. For generations, poverty has stolen dreams and destroyed futures. At CityKidz, we think its time to change that, and we're recruiting a dynamic frontline team of leaders who will work with us to help kids dream big dreams and reach their full potential.

Overview:

CityKidz youth programs offer love, acceptance, and growth opportunities for youth in grades 7-12 who have graduated from our childrens programming. Through a combination of inspirational experiences and access to positive youth mentors, youth learn important life skills, can articulate, and pursue their dreams, and thrive in their environment. Reporting to the Manager of Program Development, the Coordinator of Youth Programs is responsible for the design, delivery, and evaluation of all youth programs and, for achieving the youth program objectives and the goals of each youth program activity.

Responsibilities:

Program Design, Delivery and Evaluation

Experience developing curriculum that aligns with organizational logic model outcomes

Ability to manage multiple projects to implement youth programming

Comfortable analyzing, responding to and mitigating risk

Ensure that all program policies and procedures are followed

Demonstrated ability to coordinate and improve logistics, resources and schedules to implement programming

Oversee and enhance the training and performance of staff and volunteers assigned to youth programs

Administration

Experience working in database, tracking metrics and providing reports

Ability to coordinate recruitment and registration of participants

Comfortable working in Microsoft Office, Database Software, and Teams

Organized, detail oriented and able to prioritize work

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and within a team

Ability to monitor expenses within the approved budget

Communication

Ability to communicate with diverse populations

Comfortable making telephone calls to volunteers and youth

Experienced presenter with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to facilitate dynamic and engaging youth events

Ability to make positive connections and relationships with youth program stakeholders

Qualifications and Demonstrated Skills:

Comfortable working in a faith-based organization

Demonstrated team player with a high level of integrity

Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Bachelor Degree in job related field, such as education, social work, or recreation

Three years or more of youth program coordination and supervision experience

Effective program administration skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office software

Excellent organization, task, and project management skills

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Strong problem solving, training, and personal management skills.

Must have initiative and the ability to follow through with little direct supervision

Ability to make positive connections and relationships with youth and volunteers.

Ability to facilitate dynamic and engaging youth events

Ability to work collaboratively with teams, staff, and volunteers

Willing to work Wednesday evenings (26 per year)

Strong passion for the mission of CityKidz.

Valid G Class driver's license and access to own vehicle

What We Provide:

Hybrid Work Environment with the opportunity to work remotely a couple days a week depending on program needs.

A unique work experience which provides self-satisfaction and the opportunity to create positive change in our community

An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where you will be able to develop yourskills and increase your knowledge of the profession

A competitive compensation package including benefits

CityKidz is committed to an inclusive, equitable, accessible workplace, and welcomes applications from racialized communities, persons with disabilities, members of minority groups, and all who reflect the diversity of our community. CityKidz accommodates the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the hiring manager to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process.

Thank you for your interest in CityKidz and please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. For more information about CityKidz please visitwww.citykidz.c