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Cecil Community Centre is a not-for-profit, multi-service neighbourhood Centre that offers a broad range of recreational, educational, social, cultural and capacity-building programs to local area residents. For over 40 years, the Centre has played a vital role in the lives of community members of all ages. Our Centre provides programs and services for children, youth, adults and seniors.

As a Leaders in Training Facilitator, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating and executing the Leader-in-Training (LIT) program. Providing leadership development opportunities for 13 to 16 year-old participants. The LIT Facilitator will support, nurture and develop the LIT participants to allow for a smooth transition from camper to staff member, and will ensure that camp is a protected inclusive environment by encouraging self-esteem, stewardship, and servanthood. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, as well as experience in supervising and recruiting.

Leaders in Training Facilitator Responsibilities:

· Work in collaboration with the Children and Youth Program Manger to provide an engaging L-I-T program for participants

· Create a manual specifically for the L-I-T Program

· Develop and implement a four- five week leadership program for 13- to 16-year-old LIT participants, once in July and once in August

·Design, prepare, lead and oversee daily sessions/activities with LIT participants that develop leadership skills (i.e., group dynamics, empathic listening, communication, inclusion, etc.)





· Supervise and direct all students/volunteers assigned to work with the L-I-T program to lead group activities and other L-I-T staff duties

·Responsible for health and well-being of self, camp volunteers and L-I-T Participants

·Report all difficulties (emergencies) related to health, safety, behavior and other problems immediately to the Children and Youth Program Manger

· Assist the Children and Youth Program Manager with family/parent communications (e.g., pre-program contact, email updates, phone calls to new LIT participant families, behavioral phone calls, etc.)

· Perform administrative duties including maintaining LIT program records, completing a final report, conducting an end of season review, and offering suggestions for future camp seasons

· Perform other duties and roles assigned by the Children and Youth Program Manger

Leaders in Training Facilitator Requirements:

- Previous experience as a Camp Director/Leader in community based youth programs is preferred
- CPR and First Aid certification (Required)
- Ability to pass a background check (Required)

Hours and Wages: 35 hours per week; $17.50 - 20.55 per hour. This is a 9 week contract (June 29 to August 28, 2026) Applicants should be 16-30 years old and eligible to work in Canada.





Leaders in Training Facilitator position will be filled subject to the availability of funding

Please send your resume and a cover letter that describes how your skill set and recent experience make you a qualified candidate for this position to:

Deadline for applications: May 29, 2026.

Please send your resume and a cover letter to Adam Andrews, The Children & Youth Program Manager, Cecil Community Centre, 58 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 1N6. Email: [email protected]

Cecil Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual preference, physical or mental disability, or age. In addition, Cecil Community Centre is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in accordance with provincial legislation.

While we wish to acknowledge all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $19.20-$22.55 per hour

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Program Planning: 1 year (preferred)
- Youth Programs: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Vulnerable Police Records Check (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2026-05-29
Expected start date: 2026-06-29

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