Position

Youth Facilitator (Canada Summer Job) - Edmonton

Salary

$20.00/hr

25-30 Hours per week

Weekly hours

25-30 hours/week

Duration

The position will run between June 16 and August 12, 2025, with a duration of 6 to 8 weeks depending on the assigned summer program site.

Location

Program sites are at various schools across Edmonton.

Background

The Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) is a non-profit charitable organization working in Alberta since 1995 to strengthen community capacity and build healthier and stronger communities. The AHCs objective is to improve the lives of individuals and communities in which they live through provision of public education and other capacity building initiatives to enable them to enhance their own lives.

Job Summary

The Summer Program Youth Facilitator will support either high school youth or elementary-aged children from immigrant families in a day camp setting, depending on the assigned program site. They will be responsible for leading activities that promote social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being. The Facilitator will serve as a positive role model and ensure the safety and well-being of all participants by following established procedures and protocols.

Key responsibilities include preparing program materials, supporting day-to-day camp operations, and completing administrative tasks such as writing activity reports, collecting registration forms, maintaining attendance records, and conducting participant evaluations. The Summer Program Youth Facilitator will be assigned to one of the designated program sites.

Responsibilities include:

Designing and facilitating interactive group activities to meet program objectives.

Preparing program supplies, organizing and delivering them to program sites, and ensuring they are ready for scheduled activities.

Modeling positive attitudes and behaviours to promote a positive atmosphere and being a role model to program participants.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of program participants during activities by following set procedures and protocols.

Demonstrating professionalism in interactions with all stakeholders, including parents, partners, guest facilitators, and other staff.

Completing administrative tasks such as writing activity reports, collecting registration forms, entering information into the student list, contacting parents/youth to guide them on how to register and how to get to the program site, making phone calls to participants for communication and program information, maintaining attendance records, and conducting evaluations with students and summarizing the results.

Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

We are looking for a passionate individual with experience working with children and youth and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

Experience working with children and youth, including managing behavioral challenges and maintaining a positive, structured environment.

Strong leadership skills and possess cultural sensitivity

Proficient public speaking skills and confident facilitation skills

Good communication skills

Proficient Computer skills in spreadsheet, word, PowerPoint, online meetings, social media skills, other online tools such as Kahoot, Mural, Online Games, Canva, Prezi presentation

Candidates currently enrolled in or who have completed related field of study is an asset

Speak other languages than English is an asset

Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required.

Working Conditions:

Work hours will involve a combination of time spent at program sites, on field trips, and in the office.

The program end date may vary depending on the assigned site, as noted at the beginning of this document.

Program sites are at various schools across Edmonton. Successful candidates will be assigned to one site, determined by AHC, and are expected to work exclusively there. Training and administrative tasks will take place at the AHC office. Candidates must be willing and able to work at any assigned location.

Program activities will take place both indoors and outdoors.

Duties include preparing dry snacks for participants.

The role requires moving and setting up program materials such as art supplies, sports equipment, games, and stationery.

How to apply

Your application will be assessed based on how strongly your identified qualifications meet the criteria in the job posting. The successful candidate will be required to provide references and undergo a satisfactory criminal record check prior to the commencement of employment.

Deadline: 5 PM on April 30th , 2025

Only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the position.