Location: St. Catherine’s Elementary School

Program: YMCA Physical Healthy Development (YPHD) Before and After School

Position Status: Part-Time, Contract (Immediate Start - June 2027)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine. Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults. We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

As Part Of Your Total Compensation

- Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
- Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home

About The Role

Reporting to the Site Coordinator, the YPHD Programmer is responsible for delivering high-quality programming that creates a safe, inclusive, engaging,



and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The Programmer ensures compliance with all YMCA policies, procedures, and Provincial Before and After Program (BAP) requirements while actively supervising children and fostering meaningful learning experiences through play. The Programmer also supports the day-to-day operation of the program by maintaining a safe environment, building positive relationships with children and families, and contributing to the overall success of the site.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, implement, and actively participate in engaging, developmentally appropriate programming that promotes children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development while encouraging healthy, active lifestyles
- Create, implement, and evaluate inclusive indoor and outdoor learning environments that foster curiosity, independence, positive self-concept, and learning through play
- Use a variety of teaching strategies, including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and positive reinforcement, to support children's learning and development
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment by actively supervising children and ensuring their health, safety, and well-being at all times




- Complete all required administrative duties accurately and within established timelines, including attendance records, child documentation, incident reporting, and communication with families
- Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, and community partners to support children's success and enhance the quality of the program
- Contribute to a collaborative team workplace by demonstrating YMCA leadership competencies, fostering positive relationships, and creating a culture of belonging and inclusion
- Consistently represent the YMCA's values and purpose while complying with all YMCA policies, procedures, Child Safeguarding standards, Provincial Before and After Program (BAP) requirements, licensing regulations, and Occupational Health and Safety standards, including maintaining all required certifications
- Submit timesheets and other required payroll information through Payworks by established deadlines
- Assist in coverage support at other locations when required
- Communicate program updates, successes, concerns, and operational needs to the Site Coordinator in a timely manner and seek guidance when required
- Respond professionally to parent/caregiver inquiries and concerns, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Site Coordinator as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned

Education And Skills Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a strong reference
- Minimum one (1) year of childcare experience with demonstrable evidence of experience linked to the role’s responsibilities
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written skills

Please note that all succes

📌 YPHD Programmer (Dartmouth)
🏢 YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
📍 Dartmouth