Join Our Team!
Turn your summer into an unforgettable adventure. Lead exciting activities, make lifelong friends, and gain hands-on experience while helping youth across Canada thrive. If you’re a motivated post-secondary student ready for a rewarding challenge, SWSE is calling your name!
Apply now and be part of a nationally recognized program that builds leaders, inspires communities, and creates lasting memories.
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Why Work for SWSE
As a local coordinator, you are the main point of contact for youth participants in your community. You plan and lead weekly activities, build connections with host families and employers, and guide participants as they navigate their new environment. In this role, you’ll develop skills in conflict resolution, administration, and teamwork, all while gaining unique insight into your local community.
As a support coordinator, you take on a leadership role by supporting and mentoring local coordinators in your region. You help with staff hiring and training, oversee program delivery, and act as a bridge between local teams and the regional office. Along with strengthening your leadership and organizational skills, you’ll gain experience in team management and community engagement at a national scale.
Both positions give you the chance to join a network of post-secondary students across Canada and play a key role in shaping the lives of 16- and 17-year-olds. If you’re ready for a summer of impact, growth, and adventure - Apply Now!
Job Openings
“I was a participant of the YMCA SWSE program when I was 17 years old. Participating in such an incredible program made me discover my love of travel and language learning- and led me to study linguistics! I applied to be a local coordinator so that I could contribute to helping students discover new parts of Canada, show them that learning a language goes beyond the classroom, and support them through their first experience working a full-time job. This is my third year working with the YMCA SWSE program, and it is the most meaningful work I've ever done. The connections I have made with my co-workers resulted in making friends all across Canada. Every year is a new experience, and I love meeting the new students every summer! ”
Ana
“I participated in the program at 16 years old, and I have now been working as a Support Coordinator for the past four years. This role has given me the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience while completing both my undergraduate and master’s degrees. The skills, training, and support I received through the program have been invaluable in shaping my personal growth, academic journey, and professional development.”
Lauren