Child & Youth Program Development Lead - Laurier Brantford YMCA, ON

Job Category : Health, Fitness & Aquatics

Requisition Number : CHILD

- Full-Time
- On-site

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Brantford

Description

Salary Range: $52,967 - $66,209 annually, commensurate with experience

Department: Health, Fitness & Aquatics

Position Grade: Grade 4

Work Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Location: Laurier Brantford Family YMCA, 100 Water St., Brantford, Ontario

Employment Type: Full time with benefits and a complimentary YMCA membership

Anticipated Start Date: October 2026

Deadline to Apply: October 16, 2026

No. of Vacancies: 1

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Free YMCA HBB Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training
- Reduced rates for YMCA HBB Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Mental Health on Demand (MHOD) Program
- Opportunities for career advancement

Position Overview

We believe that it is through the power of our amazing people that the #YSavesLives . By joining the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford, you will contribute to creating safe, welcoming, and well-maintained spaces where members, participants, staff, volunteers, and the community can thrive.

The Child & Youth Program Development Lead is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Child and Youth programming across YMCA Health, Fitness, Aquatics & Recreation branches. Reporting to the General Manager, Laurier Brantford Family YMCA, this position develops curriculum, program frameworks, quality standards, training resources, and evaluation tools that support consistent,



high-quality experiences for children, youth, and families across the Association.

Working collaboratively with branch leadership teams, Child & Youth Supervisors, and frontline staff, this role provides consultation, coaching, and program support to ensure programs are delivered consistently and effectively. Guided by Healthy Child Development, Developmental Assets, Physical Literacy principles, and the YMCA's Y Way philosophy, the Child & Youth Program Development Lead plays a key role in driving innovation, enhancing program quality, supporting staff development, and creating impactful experiences that strengthen our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, collaborative, and solutions-focused skilled who is passionate about youth development, program excellence, and community impact.

What You'll Do

- Program Development & Innovation: Lead the design, development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Child & Youth programs across multiple YMCA branches. Develop curriculum, program guides, resources, and implementation tools that ensure high-quality, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences for participants.

Training & Capacity Building: Develop and support annual training plans, resources, and learning opportunities for Child & Youth staff.



Provide coaching, consultation, and program support that strengthens staff confidence, program consistency, and service excellence across the Association.

Quality Assurance & Program Evaluation: Monitor program effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, data analysis, and quality assurance processes. Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, and support the implementation of new programs and initiatives.

Operational & Financial Support: Contribute to program budgeting, financial analysis, pricing strategies, and revenue-generating opportunities. Support operational planning and act as a resource to branch leadership teams as needed.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with branch leaders, staff, families, community partners, and vendors to enhance program delivery, coordinate special events, and ensure programs remain responsive to the evolving needs of children, youth, and families.

What You’ll Bring:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation, Child & Youth Studies, Education, Community Development, or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in child and youth programming, recreation, education, or a related field, including experience supporting and mentoring staff teams.
- Demonstrated experience developing curriculum, training resources, program standards, or learning materials that support high-quality program delivery.
- Strong knowledge of Healthy Child Development, Developmental Assets, Physical Literacy, inclusion, and age-appropriate program design.
- Exceptional organizational, project mana

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