Program Coordinator, Youth Education Supports Program – Part Time, Contract – Avalon Peninsula
Wage Range: $25,000 - $30,000/yr
Job Competition #: EENS-YESP-PT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to support the Youth Education Supports Program (YESP). You will be responsible for empowering students in Grades 11-12 as well as students in the first year of post-secondary to reach their full education potential. This program is designed to support students with a full range of services that help close educational gaps and remove barriers to accessing and succeeding in learning. You will be delivering, and facilitating educational webinars, and various workshops both online and in person to participants. Collaboration with schools, community agencies and other organizations is required to maximise services and resources to participants. This is a Hybrid/Remote contract position based out of St. John's at the Ches Penney Family YMCA with an expected end date of March 30, 2026.

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling, Education, Social Work, Recreation Management or related field
• Experience working directly with vulnerable youth
• Experience in client intake and assessment, case management and workshop facilitation
• Experience working with diverse population
• Valid Newfoundland Drivers license and access to a vehicle
• Ability to travel
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Checks are reviewed on an individual basis

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

• Competitive compensation
• Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
• Enhance your health with a free health, fitness and aquatics membership (during contract)
• Keep your career dynamic through our professional development programs
• Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values
• Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practices
• Employee Recognition Program

Key Competencies

• Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
• Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
• Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
• Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
• Reliable and punctual to ensure our team creates a great member experience
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership and communication skills