Location: YWCA-YMCA of Guelph, Guelph-Wellington Region
Work Hours: Evening and weekend availability required
Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent
Number of Vacancies: 2
Anticipated Start Date: August 2025
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Guaranteed Starting Hourly Rate: $17.20
Total Rewards Package:
We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.
Time Away from Work
At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Part-time team members start with:
- Vacation earnings of 4% on each pay (Increases to 6% after 5 years of continuous employment)
- 3 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.
Well-Being Benefits
- A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers
- Discounts on YMCA programs and services
- Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services
Role Overview:
Who we are…
The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.
We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!
This is where you come in.
What you will do…
You will run programs for children 0-12 years of age in our Health and Wellness Branches. You will provide exceptional experiences for children and families. This will include planning activities and crafts, facilitating games and songs, connecting with parent’s about children’s time at the Y, and implementing the sign in and out process. You will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with families and peers as you assist in creating a safe and welcoming facility for all.
What you will bring…
You will demonstrate responsible behaviour at all times and maintain high ethical standards. You are committed to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to diverse needs. You will have well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with fellow employees, participants, members
Play allows children and youth of all ages to try new things, test boundaries, learn from their mistakes and enjoy being active. While active play is fun, it's certainly not frivolous. Supporting and encouraging opportunities for safe, free, unstructured play, especially outdoors, may be one of the most promising, accessible and cost-effective solutions to increasing child and youth physical activity in Canada.
YMCA Programs allow young people to excel in their area of interest while connecting them with caring adults who nurture their skills.
Additional Information:
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.
Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)
We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.
Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand the knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.
Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.
Our Commitment to Privacy
The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.
Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our Career Page.