Program Coordinator - Child & Youth

At the YMCA of Niagara, you’ll be part of a purpose-led organization with a clear focus on community well-being. Our work is powered by relationships and grounded in inclusion. We support people of all ages and circumstances with opportunities that build health, belonging, and connection so individuals and families can grow, lead, and give back.

For more than 165 years, we have been part of the fabric of this region, evolving alongside Niagara and showing up where the need is greatest. With a presence in over 125 program sites, we continue to expand what well-being can look like, creating welcoming spaces where more people can participate and feel they belong.

Guided by our shared values of caring, health, honesty, inclusiveness, respect, advocacy, and responsibility, the YMCA offers meaningful roles where your work is felt every day. If you’re ready to bring energy and care to a team that keeps moving forward, you’ll find purpose here.

The Program Coordinator – Child and Youth is responsible for the planning and development of all child and youth programs. The coordinator will work with internal and external partners to ensure the growth and retention of membership and program delivery service excellence.

• →Role models commitment and service excellence through the direct delivery of quality Programs; including drop in, recreational, skill based, Child Minding and other initiatives serving children and youth.
• →Develop and sustain good member, volunteer, staff, and partner relations daily.
• →Plan and manage departmental budget(s).
• →Coordinate the following Human resources functions for the staff/volunteer team: recruitment/selection, training, coaching, performance management, recognition.
• →Demonstrates an appreciation and desire to generously serve all by planning and ensuring delivery of programs and services that meet member needs and YMCA standards.
• →Understand and support YMCA philanthropic initiatives.
• →Transition to a leadership role in YMCA Day Camp during school breaks and the summer months.
• →Work as a member of the senior staff team to support branch operations and association initiatives.
• →Monitor commitment to service excellence by role modelling and maintaining Y WAY standards.
• →Other duties as required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by noon on October 5, 2026.

Internal applicants are encouraged to apply on our internal job board by logging into their UKG portal and navigating to Myself > My Company > View Opportunities. Internal applicants are also encouraged to notify their supervisor before applying.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted by email.

Accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats for individuals with disabilities can be arranged upon request.

For more information on other opportunities at the YMCA of Niagara, please visit: ymcaofniagara.org

• Post secondary diploma or degree in Recreation, Children’s Studies, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years related work experience.
• Minimum 3 years staff/volunteer supervisory experience.
• Current Intermediate First Aid with CPR C and AED.
• Upon hiring, a clear and satisfactory criminal record check inclusive of the vulnerable sector search (PVSC) issued for the YMCA of Niagara.