Child and Youth Program Assistant Resume Sample

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Child and youth program assistant with five years supporting after-school and youth programs in Toronto. Helps run programs that keep school-age children and youth safe, active and learning — leading activities, supporting individuals, and creating a positive, inclusive space. Built activity programs that boosted attendance and engagement among the young people. Plans and leads activities, supervises and keeps children safe, supports those who need extra help, works with families, and keeps the program running smoothly. Strong on both the energy and the patience and judgement working with young people demands. Caring, organised and great with kids and teens. Looking for a child-and-youth program, youth-work or recreation role with an organisation that invests in young people.

Work Experience

Toronto Community Programs - Toronto, Canada

Child and Youth Program Assistant April 2017 to Present 9 years & 7 months

Help run after-school and youth programs, delivering daily activities that keep school-age children and teenagers engaged.
Built activity programs that boosted attendance and engagement among the young people we serve.
Plan and lead activities and create a positive, inclusive space for every child.
Supervise children closely throughout every session, following safeguarding procedures and stepping in quickly to keep everyone safe.
Support young people who need extra help and work closely with their families.
Keep the program running smoothly each session, setting up activities, managing materials and handling day-to-day logistics.

Ontario Recreation Centre - Toronto, Canada

Youth Activity Leader August 2016 to March 2017 8 months

Led activities and supervised children at a busy recreation centre as an activity leader.
Supported young people and helped run activity sessions safely, encouraging participation and keeping every child included.
Learned activity planning, safeguarding and youth support on the job, building confidence with children of different ages.
Gained the youth-program certification and progressed into a program-assistant role planning and leading sessions.

Education