Posted : October 5, 2026 Full-Time Rate : $24.91 CAD per hour Compensation: $24.91 per hour, Paid vacation, wellness, and family responsibility days Extended health and dental benefits Membership to Y facilities for self and family Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years) Reporting to: Manager, Community Programs Schedule: Full-Time, 35 hours per week This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working alongside neurodiverse youth and brings a strengths-based, flexible, and relationship-focused approach to program leadership. YMCA Neurodiverse Youth Programs provide opportunities for young people to build confidence, strengthen social connections, develop skills, and experience a meaningful sense of belonging. As the Lead Facilitator, you will play an important role in creating programming that recognizes and responds to the individual strengths, interests, and needs of participants. Through relationship-based support, engaging activities, and collaboration with families and community partners, you will help create positive experiences where neurodiverse youth can learn, connect, and thrive. You will take a lead role in the delivery of Neurodiverse Youth Programs by: Creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where neurodiverse youth feel safe, respected, and valued. Leading engaging programming and activities that support confidence, social connection, life skills, and individual growth. Building trusting relationships with participants and taking a strengths-based, person-centred approach to supporting their individual needs and goals. Providing leadership and guidance during program delivery to ensure programming is organized, responsive, and participant-focused. Adapting activities and approaches to support different communication styles, learning preferences, abilities, and support needs. Supporting participants in navigating social interactions, challenges, transitions, and new experiences.



Building positive relationships with families and maintaining open communication to support successful participation in programming. Collaborating with YMCA colleagues, community organizations, and other partners to strengthen supports and opportunities for participants. Supporting program planning, preparation, documentation, and evaluation to ensure consistent and high-quality program delivery. Promoting a culture of inclusion, belonging, respect, and continuous learning throughout the program. Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care, Social Sciences, Psychology, Education, Community Support, Recreation, or a related field. Two or more years of experience working with youth, ideally including experience supporting neurodiverse children or youth. Experience facilitating programs, groups, workshops, or activities for youth. Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills. An understanding of strengths-based, person-centred, and inclusive approaches to supporting youth. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort managing program documentation and communication. Adaptable: You can adjust activities, communication, and supports to help participants engage in ways that work for them. You create meaningful connections with youth, families, colleagues, and community partners. At the YMCA of Southern Interior BC, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of neurodiverse youth and their families while working for a purpose-driven organization committed to belonging and stronger communities. You’ll join a cooperative team that values inclusion, learning, meaningful relationships, and creating opportunities for everyone to reach their potential. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork. The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders. #

📌 Lead Facilitator (Penticton)
🏢 YMCA of Southern Interior BC
📍 Penticton