Job Description

Salary Rate: $62,272 - Check out the YMCA's total compensation package!





Location: Wagner Green YMCA - 7 Vanauley Street, Toronto




Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week




Employment Type: Full Time Salaried Contract-12 months




Number of Vacancies: 1




Anticipated Start Date: January 26, 2026




Deadline to Apply: January 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Be the Spark!

Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!



YMCA House Team Leader- 24 Hours provides leadership and oversight of Emergency Shelter Services, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for youth. The role balances strategic responsibilities, such as aligning programs with quality standards and organizational priorities, with hands-on operational oversight, including staff guidance and daily program delivery. It fosters team development, collaboration, and accountability while supporting continuous improvement. By combining leadership and day-to-day management, the position directly impacts both staff effectiveness and youth well-being.

In this role, you will:

Lead the part-time staff team at Emergency Shelter Services to achieve strategic results. Provide strategic leadership and monitor team building and cohesiveness. Evaluate current protocols and practices, and create and maintain processes for implementation and execution. Support the Director in monitoring and achieving contractual obligations, program targets, and Association Standards. Assist the Director in the development and implementation of yearly program plans, marketing, promotions, and outreach. Ensure quarterly, interim, and annual funding reporting to the City of Toronto for financial accountability to funding bodies. Liaise with the Director on operational and policy issues and provide regular updates. Assess and coordinate training opportunities for team members and maintain a current training/certification list. Supervise the part-time staff team, including scheduling and attendance, staff meetings, coaching, and development. Assist the Director in recruiting, training, and orienting new staff. Provide support in ongoing program evaluation and quality control. Participate in the compilation of internal (e.g., Member counts, Program counts, and month-end) and external reports (e.g., quarterly reports, proposals) and statistical data. Provide ongoing program evaluation of health and safety practices and quality standards to ensure compliance with the City of Toronto Shelter Standards and that contractual obligations are met and, where possible, exceeded. Monitor SMIS admission/discharge data, including case note documentation, and ensure data integrity and quality audit measures are achieved in accordance with YMCA and city standards. Adhere to all YMCA House protocols and practices, as well as Association and other relevant policies and procedures. Participate in individual supervision, staff meetings, case reviews, and committees as required. Perform on-call duties, responding to emergencies, incidents, and critical issues. Provide administrative support to ensure program obligations are met, including ordering office supplies and materials as directed. Coordinate scheduling for hourly and on-call staff, maintain attendance records, and submit required documentation on a monthly basis. Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

You bring:

Post-secondary education in Counselling, Social/Community Work, Social Services, Human Services Management, or related field, or equivalent experience. Current First Aid Certificate. Minimum 1-year experience within a Team Lead or another semi-supervisory/leadership role. Minimum of two years counselling, file management, and group facilitation experience an asset. 2+ years of professional experience, preferably working with marginalized youth, an asset. Proven ability to lead a team and develop team members into productive functional members. Proficient with personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet search engines. Knowledge of The Shelter Management Information System (SMIS) an asset. Knowledge and ability to integrate anti-oppression, 2SLGBTQIA+ and trans-positivity, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and strengths-based principles into practice. Knowledge of transitional, shelter, and other housing systems in Toronto, and the ability to assist youth transitioning into adulthood through developmentally appropriate support. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. Strong administration skills. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers, and excellent written communication skills. Effective problem-solving abilities, along with energy, enthusiasm, dedication, flexibility, and a willingness to learn. Flexibility regarding assigned work hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Valid Driver's License for travel within the city to perform duties. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption required. Excellent understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging including the ability to identify and address barriers, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and integrate equity into program design.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.



Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025-2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.



The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.



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In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.



The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.



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