Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 15 weeks
Pay: $19.00/hour
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2026-05-19
Expected end date: 2026-08-28

Summer Program Facilitator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Thomas-Elgin & Neighbourhood Outreach for Kids (NOK)–St. Thomas, ON

About the Position:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth? This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative summer experience, supporting both traditional and innovative pilot learning programs for young people living in marginalized neighborhoods across St. Thomas-Elgin. You must be a student attending a post secondary program in the fall.

As a Summer Program Facilitator, you will help design, coordinate, and deliver a variety of summer group programs that support skill-building, engagement, and fun. You’ll gain valuable experience in youth work, program development, and community collaboration—perfect for students pursuing careers in education, social work, child and youth care, or community development.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Planning:  Develop detailed, age-appropriate plans for summer group activities, including goals, daily schedules, and materials required.

Logistical Coordination:  Coordinate venues, transportation, supplies, and other logistical needs for all scheduled programs.

Facilitation:  Lead and co-lead engaging group sessions for children and youth, fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Work closely with fellow staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure the smooth delivery of programming. Participate in pilot initiatives that test new learning models and experiential activities aimed at helping youth discover new skills, interests, and potential. Build positive relationships with participants, providing guidance, encouragement, and respectful behavior modeling.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience in community and youth engagement
• Skills in program design, facilitation, and evaluation
• Mentorship and support from experienced youth-serving professionals
• An opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of young people

• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Participant Support
• Experience working with children and/or youth in group settings, ideally within a school or educational environment, with the ability to support learning, engagement, and positive participation.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• A team player who thrives in dynamic, community-based environments.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to adapt and problem-solve.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and lead sports, games, and active play activities in a group setting.
• Current First Aid/CPR and a Vulnerable Sector Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Access to reliable transportation is an asset but not required.

Apply by sending resume and cover letter to: nokexecutivedirector@gmail.com