Job Description

YOUTH ASSISTING YOUTH IS GROWING!!!

Girls Empowerment Program Coordinator

Youth Assisting Youth is seeking a Girls Empowerment Program Coordinator for our Girls Empowerment Program. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with a proven background in developing and facilitating Girls programming. The successful applicant will coordinate and facilitate an after-school and/or virtual program for Girls only in the Toronto and York Region communities.

The position responsibilities include: to successfully initiate, promote, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate 20 revolving 8-10 week Girls Empowerment Program sessions that each feature the following structured components: Gender-Based Violence, Gender Stereotypes, Bullying, Health & Fitness, Mindfulness, Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships; Diversity, Being a Leader, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Social Media Literacy and Violence & Abuse. The project includes group discussions, recreational and arts-based activities. The benchmarks which indicate the targets to which this position is expected to achieve are the registration and successful completion of 200 girls (60% Newcomer girls), ages 6-18, and the registration and training of 8 female youth volunteers, 16-29, as well as all administrative duties outlined below.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Initiate, organize, coordinate, facilitate, operate and evaluate the Girls Only Program

Liaise with local Toronto organizations and community partners for the purposes of outreach and collaboration

Design and produce promotional and outreach materials

Identify and screen potential female youth participants and volunteers

Provide direct leadership to all participants that are registered for the program

Have the knowledge, skill and proven experience to facilitate discussions on the workshop topics listed above, including Gender Based Violence and empowerment programs

Research and confirm additional workshop guest speakers

Coordinate and facilitate workshop presentations

Conduct comprehensive program evaluations which will include progress reports, assessment surveys and questionnaires for all participants

Maintain accurate and detailed records in iCARE, and log all outreach activities and outcomes in Google Sheets and Google Maps

Supervise program volunteers and placement students

Provide positive role modeling and mentorship to the children and volunteers in the program

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a diploma or degree in child and youth services, social work, recreation and leisure services or related field

Have at least two years' experience working directly with youth, especially Girls, 6-18 years of age

Have demonstrated experience and expertise in a variety of sports, recreation and leisure activities

Have a background/proven experience and awareness of the challenges that young Girls face today

Demonstrate good organizational and facilitation skills and have proven budgeting experience

Have experience in managing youth/adult volunteers

Be able to take initiative, be energetic and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Display strong leadership and interpersonal skills in a group setting

The ability to speak a second language will be considered a strong asset

Be able to complete tasks as assigned

Must have clearance of a Police Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Screen

Must have a current First Aid/CPR certificate

Must have access to an insured personal vehicle and have a valid Ontario driver's license

This is a full-time contract position (35 hours per week) running until March 31, 2026, with a pay rate of $27.50 per hour.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Youth Assisting Youth, please forward your resume, with a cover letter, to: Suhaila Ali, Program Manager, by email to: mail@yay.org. Please note that only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.

Youth Assisting Youth

is a non-profit, charitable organization servicing the GTA and York Region. The agency matches Youth volunteers aged 16 - 29, to a one-on-one relationship with newcomer and at-risk children aged 6 to 15, who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or cultural adjustment difficulties. The goal of the program is to provide a child with a positive role model through a mentoring relationship (Match) with a Youth volunteer. The agency provides recreational events, programs and activities to support the matched and pre-matched children and volunteers.

www.youthassistingyouth.com

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $27.50 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have a valid First Aid/CPR certificate? Do you have proof of Covid-19 double vaccination and a booster? Please describe your proven experience and awareness of the challenges that young girls face. What experience do you have in organizing programs for girls aged 10 to 18? What in-person and virtual workshops have you coordinated and facilitated, and for how long? Please upload your cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and requirements of the position. Do you live in the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada? Do you have a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening clearance? Do you identify as female, as this position requires a female-identifying individual due to the nature of the services provided?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class G drivers licence & access to an insured personal car (required)
Work Location: In person