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Youth Animator – 2 Positions Available

The WAY is looking for two dynamic, caring individuals to support and engage youth during our drop‑in hours.

Youth Animators help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where young people can connect, participate in activities, and develop life skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome youth and foster an inclusive, respectful atmosphere

  • Lead planned activities or improvise based on the group’s energy

  • Encourage participation and positive interactions

  • Prepare the evening meal with youth and ensure cleanup

  • Maintain cleanliness and order throughout the center

  • Manage minor conflicts and enforce center rules

  • Conduct outdoor supervision rounds to ensure safety

  • Set up before opening and close the center after activities

  • Report attendance, incidents, and needs to the Coordinator

  • Participate in team meetings and suggest activity ideas

  • Serve as a positive role model and uphold confidentiality

  • Youth Animators play a central role in creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for young people attending The WAY. They support youth through meaningful interactions, structured and spontaneous activities, and by maintaining a positive atmosphere throughout the center.

  • Youth Engagement & Animation

    • Welcome youth and establish a safe, inclusive environment

    • Lead planned activities or adapt spontaneously to the group’s needs

    • Encourage participation, collaboration, and respectful behaviour

    Meal Preparation & Cleaning

    • Prepare the evening meal with active youth involvement

    • Clean the kitchen, dining area, and shared spaces

    • Maintain overall cleanliness and order in the center

    • Complete additional cleaning or maintenance tasks assigned by the Coordinator

    Basic Intervention

    • Manage minor conflicts calmly and constructively

    • Enforce center rules consistently

    • Observe youth behaviour and report relevant information to the Coordinator

    Logistics & Operations

    • Arrive 15 minutes before opening to prepare the space

    • Set up materials, games, and activity areas

    • Clean up and close the center after activities

    Safety & Outdoor Supervision

    • Conduct regular supervision rounds outside the building

    • Ensure youth safety on the center’s grounds

    Communication & Teamwork

    • Report attendance, incidents, and needs to the Coordinator

    • Participate in team meetings

    • Suggest new activity ideas and contribute to program development

    Professional Conduct

    • Serve as a positive role model for youth

    • Maintain confidentiality at all times

    • Follow all internal policies and procedures

  • Tuesdays from 2:45 pm to 7 pm

    Wednesdays from 3:45 pm to 8 pm

    Thursdays from 2:45 pm to 7 pm

To apply, please fill out the form and upload your résumé. We will contact you in the coming days!