GIRLS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Youth Assisting Youth is seeking a Girls Empowerment Program Coordinator for our Girls Empowerment Program. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with a proven background in developing and facilitating Girls programming. The successful applicant will coordinate and facilitate an after-school and/or virtual program for Girls only in the Toronto and York Region communities.
The position responsibilities include: to successfully initiate, promote, coordinate, facilitate and evaluate 20 revolving 8-10 week Girls Empowerment Program sessions that each feature the following structured components: Gender-Based Violence, Gender Stereotypes, Bullying, Health & Fitness, Mindfulness, Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships; Diversity, Being a Leader, Substance Abuse, Self-Image, Social Media Literacy and Violence & Abuse. The project includes group discussions, recreational and arts-based activities. The benchmarks which indicate the targets to which this position is expected to achieve are the registration and successful completion of 200 girls (60% Newcomer girls), ages 6-18, and the registration and training of 8 female youth volunteers, 16-29, as well as all administrative duties outlined below.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Have a diploma or degree in child and youth services, social work, recreation and leisure services or related field
· Have at least two years’ experience working directly with youth, especially Girls, 6-18 years of age
· Have demonstrated experience and expertise in a variety of sports, recreation and leisure activities
· Have a background/proven experience and awareness of the challenges that young Girls face today
· Demonstrate good organizational and facilitation skills and have proven budgeting experience
· Have experience in managing youth/adult volunteers
· Be able to take initiative, be energetic and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude
· Display strong leadership and interpersonal skills in a group setting
· The ability to speak a second language will be considered a strong asset
· Be able to complete tasks as assigned
· Must have clearance of a Police Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Screen
· Must have a current First Aid/CPR certificate
· Must have access to an insured personal vehicle and have a valid Ontario driver’s license
This is a full-time, 9-month contract position (35 hours per week) running until March 31, 2026, with a pay rate of $27.50 per hour.

· Initiate, organize, coordinate, facilitate, operate and evaluate the Girls Only Program
· Liaise with local Toronto organizations and community partners for the purposes of outreach and collaboration
· Design and produce promotional and outreach materials
· Identify and screen potential female youth participants and volunteers
· Provide direct leadership to all participants that are registered for the program
· Have the knowledge, skill and proven experience to facilitate discussions on the workshop topics listed above, including Gender Based Violence and empowerment programs
· Research and confirm additional workshop guest speakers
· Coordinate and facilitate workshop presentations
· Conduct comprehensive program evaluations which will include progress reports, assessment surveys and questionnaires for all participants
· Maintain accurate and detailed records in iCARE, and log all outreach activities and outcomes in Google Sheets and Google Maps
· Supervise program volunteers and placement students
· Provide positive role modeling and mentorship to the children and volunteers in the program