Reports to: Supervisor of Facility Services, YMCA of Pictou County Position Status: Part-time to start

Salary: hourly - $17.00/hr

Posting will remain open until filled.  Location: YMCA of Pictou County

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing and are passionate about their work The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community. If this environment interests you and you identify as a dynamic team player who is socially connected and passionate about helping people, consider joining our team as an Entry Level Cleaner.

Position Summary

We are looking for a friendly, outgoing individual that has sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, cleaning experience and general cleaning abilities to join our facility staff team. The Facility Cleaner is a physically demanding position. This position is required to do a great deal of stretching and bending, often in awkward position. It includes standing, walking, and lifting heavy objects, sweeping floors and mopping floors. This position will have a variety of working hours that will fall outside of a traditional work week.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standards cleaning procedures, chemicals, products and equipment

• Knowledge of WHIMS, Health and Safety and First Aid

• Ability to take initiative, multi-task and remain result-focused

• Detailed orientated

• Excellent team skills and self-motivated

• Good customer service

• Quality focused position

• Complete tasks in a timely manner

• Travel between locations is required. Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with organizational policy.

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.

Apply Today

Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Wendy Sutherland .https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer.

Reports to: Emma Dwyer, Aquatics Director

Salary (Part time) $18.50, Hourly

Start Date: June 22, 2026

The YMCA of Pictou County Experience

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing, and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community.

Position Summary

A Summer Aquatics Coordinator reports directly to the Director responsible for end-to-end Aquatics youth Programming oversight, including procurement, program development, training, in-services and delivery in support of aquatic youth programming outcomes.  Through collaboration and leadership of Aquatics Staff, this position is accountable for championing our Y core value and mandate through the delivery of meaningful, safe, positive, inclusive programming within the community. This is a Summer Seasonal position with the possibility of extension into a regular part time position. 

We Offer

• Individual YMCA Membership

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsible for development, coordination, and supervise delivery of Aquatics youth programming in keeping with YMCA Aquatic Swim Instruction and Y Way service experience criteria, ensuring high level member satisfaction, engagement, and retention.  Provide direct program delivery, including swim instruction, lifeguarding, aqua fit classes, and Aquatics Leadership Courses. 

• Build, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community members, staff and volunteer in efforts to enhance and promote our Y profile in the community.  Evaluate, present, and initiate recommendations to enhance participant satisfaction, engagement, and retention to ensure the delivery of quality aquatics programming.  

• Ensure management of Aquatics Program delivery is in keeping with Association budgetary requirements.  Ensure Aquatics Centre and program delivery meets or exceeds any and all provincial/public health regulations, Child Protection, and Aquatics safety standards.   

• Previous Aquatic or leadership experience working with children ages 3-17.

• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Current Certifications in Intermediate First Aid and CPR C or higher, National Lifeguard and valid swim instructor certification is a condition of employment.

• Enrollment in Post-Secondary is an asset; Education, Recreation, Child and Youth or related program.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills are essential to establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships.

• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information; this includes a high degree of integrity and trust.

• High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items.

• Strong communication, public speaking and presentation skills.

Note: Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training.  Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended.

Apply Today: Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Emma Dwyer, Aquatics Director at this link:

https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/ by April 6, 2026.  We look forward to hearing from you.

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity.

Reports to: Marla Sim, Director of Health, Fitness and Recreation

May 5 – August 22, 2026 Part Time Salary $18.50, Hourly

Start Date: May 4, 2026

The YMCA of Pictou County Experience

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing, and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community.

Position Summary

Community Special Events Coordinator is responsible for organizing free and low-cost Community recreation events for Children, Youth & Families; lawn games at community events, kids’ carnival, fun runs, beach activities, and kids camp special events organization.  The role includes financial budgeting planning, donation management, event volunteer supervision, safety, planning, leading and implementing Community recreation events in May through August. The coordinator will liaison with local Community event supports like local festival organizers, new immigrant serving agencies, other local agencies serving children, government, police and sponsors. The coordinator is also responsible for the general safety, development and implementation of event set up and clean up.  Along with peers the Event Coordinator will organize 5 major community events and over 60 child focused events throughout New Glasgow and Pictou County.  The purpose of these summer positions is to lead and coordinate summer fun, active, social recreation activities for children and families that are free or low cost.

We Offer

• Individual YMCA Membership

Qualifications

• Knowledge in teaching or leadership one or all of the following; Children’s Programming, Running Events, Special Events, Recreation or Sports

• Experience working with children and families in an outdoor recreational or community event setting.

• Event Coordination experience or lesson planning an asset.

• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Community networking skills or related experience.

• Access to a reliable vehicle to travel to various community locations.

• First aid & CPR certification is a condition of employment 

• Enrollment in Post-Secondary is an asset; Education, Recreation, Kinesiology, Community Development or related program.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills are essential to establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships.

• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information; this includes a high degree of integrity and trust.

• High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items.

• Strong communication, public speaking and presentation skills.

Note: Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Safeguarding Training. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended.

Apply Today: Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Marla Sim at this link: https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/ by April 14, 2026.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Reports to: Kieshia Desmond, Youth Director

Salary $17.00, Hourly

Start Date: June 22, 2026

The YMCA of Pictou County Experience

The YMCA of Pictou County is looking for a dynamic self-starter to join our team as a Camp Counselor. The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing, and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community.

Position Summary

A Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for child supervision, safety, planning, leading and implementing programs for children in a group setting. You will also be responsible for the general safety, development and growth of participants you interact with day to day. Flexibility is required for the position based on operations need. The Employer may alter the terms of the job description at its sole discretion.

We Offer

• Individual YMCA Membership

Qualifications

• Knowledge in teaching or leadership one or all of the following; Sports, Science, Swimming, Arts or Drama. 

• Experience working with children ages 5-12.

• Camp or Sport Coaching experience or lesson planning an asset.

• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

• First aid & CPR certification is a condition of employment and High Five Training is an asset.

• Enrollment in Post-Secondary is an asset; Education, Recreation, Child and Youth or related program.

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills are essential to establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships.

• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information; this includes a high degree of integrity and trust.

• High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items.

• Strong communication, public speaking and presentation skills.

Note: Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training.  Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended.

Apply Today: Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Kieshia Desmond at this link: https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/ by April 27, 2026.  We look forward to hearing from you.

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity.

Reports to: Kieshia Desmond, Youth Director 

June 8 – August 21, 2026 Salary $18.00, Hourly  

Start Date: June 8, 2026

The YMCA of Pictou County Experience 

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing, and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community. 

Position Summary 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will be the focus of these leadership positions.  Supporting the campers and camp staff with program adaptations, child focused planning, behaviour diffusion support, support with removal of barriers to participation and program supervision. A Summer Camp Inclusion Coordinator is also responsible for camp staff support, supervision, safety, planning, financial budgeting, purchasing of supplies and implementing all Summer Day Camp programs in an inclusive manner. They are responsible for overall program quality and delivery of Camp Standards. Flexibility is required for these positions based on operations need. This is a Summer Seasonal position.  

We Offer 

• Individual YMCA Membership  

Responsibilities & Qualifications 

• Responsible for development, coordination, and delivery of inclusive Day Camp programming in keeping with YMCA Camp Standards and Y Way service experience criteria, ensuring high level camper & parent satisfaction, engagement, and retention.  Provide direct program support & staff supervision. 

• Build, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community members, staff and volunteer in efforts to enhance and promote our Y profile in the community.  Evaluate, present, and initiate recommendations to enhance participant satisfaction, engagement, and retention to ensure the delivery of quality day camp programming.    

• Ensure management of Day Camp Program delivery is in keeping with Association budgetary requirements.  Ensure Summer Day Camp program delivery meets or exceeds any and all provincial/public health regulations, Child Protection, and Day Camp safety standards.   

• Previous experience with program adaptations, behavior diffusion and/or removal of barriers for children’s participation  

• Previous Camp or leadership experience working with children ages 5-12. 

• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. 

• First aid & CPR certification is a condition of employment and High Five Training is an asset. 

• Enrollment in Post-Secondary is an asset; Education, Recreation, Child and Youth or related program. 

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills are essential to establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships. 

• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgement in the handling of confidential information; this includes a high degree of integrity and trust. 

• High level of initiative is needed to work independently and respond to unanticipated items. 

• Strong communication, public speaking and presentation skills. 

Note: Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training.  Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended. 

Apply Today: Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Kieshia Desmond at  this link: https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/ by March 27, 2026.  We look forward to hearing from you. 

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity.

Location: YMCA of Pictou County

Position Status: Full time

Hourly Rate: $ 25.11 - $31.56 (As per current NS ECE Wage Scale Chart)

Start Date: ASAP 

The YMCA of Pictou County Experience The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community. If this environment interests you and you identify as a dynamic team player who is socially connected and passionate about helping people, consider joining our team as an Early Childhood Educator.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

As a full time Early Childhood Educator, you will work along side the staff at our Child Care Centre location. You will be responsible to ensure you meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children ages 3 months to 5 years. You will be required to ensure children are supervised at all times and that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. Our Early Childhood Educators must ensure open, ongoing communication between parents/guardians of children and staff members/volunteers as well as maintain confidentiality regarding issues with staff, volunteers and program participants. Our Educators are encouraged to actively participate in association initiatives involving campaigns, fundraising programs and other educational and promotional initiatives.

Qualifications

Level 1, 2, 3 in Early Childhood Education Nova Scotia Classification

Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of, and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of the YMCA

Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification

A current criminal reference and child abuse registry check must be provided.

Experience working with Children ages 3 months to 5 years of age

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended.

All Employees are required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.

Apply today to join our team in making a difference in the lives of children and families in Pictou County!

Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Janice Manning Director of Childcare YMCA of Pictou County at https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/ We look forward to hearing from you!

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer.

Title: After School Program Educator 

Location: YMCA of Pictou County 

Position Status: Part Time (Monday to Friday) 

Hourly Rate: $17.00-$24.00

Start Date: ASAP

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively.  The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional.  All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community.  If this environment interests you and you identify as a dynamic team player who is socially connected and passionate about helping people, consider joining our team as an Early Childhood Educator.

The YMCA Experience 

At the YMCA we know that our ability to partner with others in our community is through the passion and dedication of our employees and volunteers. In joining the YMCA, you will become part of a dedicated network of individuals with great passion for providing a holistic support to the communities in which we serve. 

This job might be for you if: 

You’re good at/you have: 

• Must be available Monday to Friday 

• Experience working with children

• Experience in an educational setting or day camp/childcare/leadership is an asset

• Meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children ages 4 to 10 years.

• Ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities in doors and out.

• High Five (Principles of Child Development) training an asset (training can be obtained for successful candidates).

• Ensure open, ongoing communication between parents/guardians of children and staff members/volunteers. 

• Maintain confidentiality regarding issues with staff/volunteers and program participants. 

• Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of, and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of the YMCA. 

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification (training can be obtained for successful candidates).

• A current criminal reference and child abuse registry check must be provided. 

• Level 1,2,3 Early Childhood Education not a must. 

Note: Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended. Employees will be required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training. 

Apply Today!  Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Amanda Davidson, Director, After School, Pictou County via Indeed: https://ymcaofpictoucountynonece.easyapply.co/

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer