About the role#
The YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) is a national program where 16- and 17-year-old youth spend six weeks in another province. They live with host families, gain paid work experience, and participate in weekly activities. As a Local Coordinator, you are the primary link between participants, their host families, and the program. You serve as a mentor and guide for youth as they adapt to their new environments. This is a seasonal contract position.
What you'll do#
- Promote the program within local communities.
- Interview and select youth participants, host families, and employment partners.
- Lead pre-departure information sessions.
- Plan local activities and manage the associated program budget.
- Build and maintain relationships with participants, employers, and community partners.
- Visit program sites and respond to conflicts or emergencies.
- Support participant travel between provinces, including logistical support at departure points.
- Complete administrative tasks such as case noting, incident reporting, expense tracking, and file documentation.
- Write a comprehensive summary report at the end of the summer.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a post-secondary program or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience working with youth or in experiential education.
- Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, access to an insured vehicle, and willingness to provide a driver’s abstract.
- Reliable internet access.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a sense of belonging.
- Availability to attend two mandatory paid in-person training sessions in March and April/May.
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends, with full-time availability during the first week of June and on specific travel days.
- Willingness to travel within Canada.
Location & details#
- This role is remote, though coordinators must reside within their assigned region.
- Positions are available throughout Canada.
- The role follows a seasonal schedule: 12 hours per week from late February to April, 24 hours per week from April to May, and 37.5 hours per week from June to August.
- This is a paid position.
About YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a non-profit organization that provides community services across the Greater Toronto Area. Founded in 1853, it operates a network of over 500 locations to support physical, mental, and social well-being. The organization offers programs in child care, employment services, camps, and immigrant support. It maintains a policy of accessibility to ensure services remain available regardless of financial circumstances.
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