Senior Program Coordinator, Youth Education Support Program – Full Time, Contract – Avalon Peninsula
Wage Range: $60,000-$70,000/yr
Job Competition #: EENS-YESP-FT

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 and lead the Youth Education Supports Program (YESP). You will be responsible for empowering students in Grades 11-12 as well as students in their 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 maximize 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, 2027.

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 both in and out of Province
  • Standard First Aid and CPR
  • Acceptable Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Check

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

  • Competitive compensation; paid general and annual leave for full time employees, medical and dental insurance, matched pension contributions.
  • Maintain a work-life balance with our 35-hour work week
  • Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
  • Enhance your health with a free health, fitness and aquatics membership during the length of your 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 Recognition Programs
  • Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practice

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
  • Working knowledge in culturally sensitive and trauma informed practices
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and team skill

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.