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Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.
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, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. We also have 13 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: Program Coordinator - Full Time, Temporary Contract
Location: East Lambton YMCA (61 Centennial Avenue Watford, ON N0M 2S0)
Start Date: August 1st, 2026
End Date: August 20th, 2027
Salary: $39,416.00 - $39,728.00
As part of your total compensation:
- Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
- Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 6 paid personal days annually
- Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
- Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
- Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth
In this role, you will:
- Report directly to the Centre Manager and be responsible for the ongoing assistance in all program development, implementation, and overall branch support. The primary responsibility of the function is to ensure consistent delivery of excellent customer service to both members and potential members of the YMCA. The Program Coordinator will demonstrate the values of the YMCA as it relates to the scope and responsibilities of his/her role.
Education & Skills Qualifications:
- Current First Aid/CPR
- Excellent customer service skills
- Organization and communication skills
- Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers
- Experience in adult and child and youth program planning and implementation
Responsibilities:
- Coach and develop staff and volunteers
- Build relationships with members, through meaningful conversations by engaging them at all opportunities
- Develop and maintain program plans including program evaluation and program inquiries
- Direct program delivery on a consistent basis
- Support daily branch initiatives
- Assist in planning community events and programs
- Assist in posting on social media to promote programs and the YMCA
- Assist in recruitment of new staff for child and youth and fitness programs
- Support front desk and administrative duties
- Implementation of child and youth and adult programming
- Support Summer Camp and School Year Camp Programs
Schedule:
- Full Time -Temporary Contract – 40 hours per week
- Schedule dependent on branch needs
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.
