Child and Youth Program Coordinator(6-17).

September 23, 2026

Summary Child and Youth Program Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of programs and activities for children ages 6–17. This role helps create fun, engaging, and educational experiences that encourage creativity and participation. Location Address Afiwi Groove School- 1895 Clements Rd Unit #102, Ontario, Pickering, L1W 3V5 Pickering, Ontario L1W 3V5 When Opportunity Type Ongoing - Start Anytime Schedule Asap About This Opportunity The Child and Youth Program Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, delivery and growth of children and youth programs at AFIWI Groove School. Working closely with the AFIWI team, the Coordinator helps create safe, engaging and culturally affirming opportunities that encourage creativity, confidence, leadership, participation and community connection. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Coordinate youth and teen programs, workshops, leadership activities and community events.</li><li>Support the planning and day-to-day organization of program activities, schedules and participant needs.</li><li>Assist with community outreach to engage children, youth and families in AFIWI programs.</li><li>Support participant registration, onboarding, attendance tracking and program documentation.</li><li>Communicate with youth, parents/guardians, instructors, volunteers and community partners as required.</li><li>Help promote programs and youth initiatives through approved social media, email communication and community outreach.</li><li>Support youth leadership and mentorship opportunities that encourage confidence, responsibility and community involvement.</li><li>Maintain basic program records and participation information to support reporting and evaluation.</li><li>Identify participant needs, emerging concerns or barriers to participation and communicate these to the appropriate AFIWI Lead or Direct of Operations</li><li>Work collaboratively with instructors, volunteers and the AFIWI leadership team to strengthen program quality and youth engagement.</li><li>Follow AFIWI's safeguarding, privacy, incident-reporting and professional-boundary requirements when working with children, youth and families. </li></ul>Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in youth empowerment and community development and will be comfortable building positive relationships with young people and families. The Individual Should Be <ul><li>Organized, dependable and able to manage multiple responsibilities.</li><li>A strong communicator with good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Comfortable working with children, teens, families and community partners.</li><li>Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team.</li><li>Comfortable using email, online registration systems, forms and basic digital tools.</li><li>Respectful of confidentiality, professional boundaries and safeguarding requirements.</li><li>Committed to creating inclusive, culturally affirming and welcoming environments for children and youth. </li></ul>Areas of Focus Teen leadership development Youth outreach and engagement Program coordination Community participation Registration and communications support Time Commitment: 2-3 days/week (3-4.5 hours per day) Type: Volunteer / Part-Time Community Support Role Volunteer Requirements Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization. <ul><li> Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity </li><li> Willing to undergo a background or police records check </li></ul>Causes Academics & Education Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development Animal Shelter & Welfare Arts & Culture Associations & Service Clubs Children & Youth Community & Social Services Computers & Tech Support Corporate, Finance, & Office Professions Digital & Creative Disaster Relief & Emergency Employment, Consulting, Mentoring, & Training Environment & Conservation First Nations & Indigenous People Governance, Boards & Committees Grant-Giving, Foundations & Fundraising Grassroots Projects Healthcare, Medical, & Wellness Homeless Shelters, Housing, & Food Banks Legal & Law, Government, & Justice Marketing & Communications Mental Health & Crisis Support Newcomer & Refugee Services Religion, Faith, & Spirituality Science & Technology Seniors Special Education & Special Needs Sports & Recreation Virtual-Online Volunteering Women

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