Another Youth Creation (AYC) Program Host Assistant, Programs & Services – (PS1) Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and builds on the strength of our community?   Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.    WHAT’S THE OPPORTUNITY?   We have an exciting opportunity for an Another Youth Creation (AYC) Program Host to join our Community and Youth Development team! In this role you’ll be responsible for co-planning and co-facilitating weekly programming with a focus on recreational activities and creative expression from a foundation of youth engagement. The AYC Program Host will be responsible for creating a welcoming and safe space for all program participants, as well as completing administrative tasks and participating in program planning. We are looking to hire one AYC Program Host that is an alumni student with the Pathways to Education Program.   WHY WORK FOR US?   We are an organization that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region! We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!).  We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.   Join us to: * Do work that matters * Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values * Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community * Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey * Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do * Have a positive impact in our community * Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.   WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: * Greet participants at the designated meeting space and ensure their safety walking between programming locations (eg., walking to and from Keatsway Public School and the Erb West Community Centre). * Support completion of programming attendance. * Help transport snacks and program equipment to and from programming locations; pack snacks and equipment away at the end of programming. * Communicate areas that are available to participants and those that are restricted. * Encourage positive participation from program attendees, including working with Community Development staff to ensure safe behaviour throughout programming. * Support planning of weekly recreational and creative activities, including co-facilitation of activities during programming.   Additional Responsibilities Could Include: * Supporting Community Development team with other community events as necessary (eg., BBQs, movie nights, feedback events, etc.) * Giving feedback to staff on snacks & supplies to purchase. * Connecting with parents and guardians of program participants for updates, information, and follow-up as necessary   WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: * Demonstrated experience in programs such as camp leadership, summer playground, 4H activity or similar programs for children and youth * Volunteer experience with appropriate age group (eg., children in grades 1-7; youth in grades 8-12) * You are an alumni of a Pathways to Education program (Kitchener or other location). * Demonstrated leadership skills * Teamwork and cooperation skills * Time management and organization skills * Very organized and detail oriented, with the ability to multitask while managing the workload * Ability to manage deadlines, time pressures and solving problems   ARE THERE BONUS POINTS? You bet! You are strongly encouraged to apply if you have any of the following: * Previous group facilitation experience * Ability to speak more than one language   ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?: * This is a contract part-time position from September 2026 to June 2027. * Program is hosted at Keatsway Public School, Erb West Community Centre, and other community locations (eg., playgrounds, etc). * Camino will be hiring 1 AYC Program Host, an alumni of the Pathways Kitchener Program. * Must be legally eligible to work in Canada * A police record check for the vulnerable sector is required for applicants 18 and older * Must be able to provide either proof of vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated * Upon hire, will be required to provide SIN and bank account details for payroll * Hours of work are typically two nights a week plus planning and preparation. * One evening is working with children grades 1-6, and another evening working with youth grades 7-12 * Wage: $21.30 per hour.   HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application online by July 31, at 11:59 PM. Our hiring team will be reaching out to selected candidates by mid-August.   APPLICATION INFORMATION (WHAT TO INCLUDE):   * Resume * Complete the following assignment by answering all the questions; keeping your answers to two pages * Attach as a Cover Letter As an AYC Program Host, you will be responsible for co-creating weekly activities for two age groups that are engaging and meaningful. You will also be responsible for documentation of the program and managing the budget with another staff. Please follow the prompts below to demonstrate how you would plan for one session of programming for each age group (children, grades 1-6; youth, grades 7-12). Be sure to include: * notes on why you made the choices you did, and * what factors you have taken into consideration to make sure everyone can participate. (Think about the wide range of children & youth present, and how to make a session as inclusive as possible). Supplies you can use: basketballs, soccer balls, dodgeballs, volleyball, chalk, paint, canvas, beads, string, yarn, knitting needles, pylons. You would also have snacks available to bring to the program and $30 of budget per session to purchase additional supplies if needed. Space you can use: a gym at a local public school. The backup space is a small outdoor space outside or inside of the townhouse community centre at Erb. Timing: 2 hours in the evening Children session (grades 1 - 6) * Describe your activity (be sure to include the supplies you would need, and if you plan to use the additional budget): * Describe a backup activity you could do if you do not have a gym space: * Explain why you chose this activity: Youth Session (grades 7 - 12) * Describe your activity (be sure to include the supplies you would need, and if you plan to use the additional budget): * Describe a backup activity you could do if you do not have a gym space: * Explain why you chose this activity: OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY    Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources ([email protected]). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.   Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities.    Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process, and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people, Black people, Asian communities, racialized people, ethnic or linguistic groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, unhoused people, people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.    To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive, Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. In addition, we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies, processes, and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.   We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity, empowerment, and inclusion.