Term: Temporary, Part-time

Hours: 2 5 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 9:00am & 2:30pm - 6:00pm

*Sites are open on Pro D days and there is potential to work during breaks

Start Date: August 24th, 2026

End Date: June 25th, 2027

Salary: $23.14 per hour

Reports To: Team Leader

*Seaside, The Heights, Lord Roberts and Seymour YMCA Kids Clubs

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites + Y@Home

Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits**

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Extensive Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff

Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts your community

**Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope
Join Our Team! We’re seeking a compassionate and collaborative individual to support our inclusive before and after school program for children ages 5–12. In this role, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team to create a welcoming environment where every child—regardless of their needs—can thrive.

You will design and actively participate in activities, provide individualized support as needed, help children navigate conflicts, and model positive behaviours. You’ll also contribute to care plans, support each child’s unique strengths, maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and ensure a safe, inclusive space where every child feels valued and supported.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children’s daily experiences while helping foster a strong sense of belonging and growth.

Major Responsibilities

Support the development and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate programs (ages 5-12) aligned with YMCA standards, A Place to Connect curriculum, and all legislative requirements.

Design and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities that promote learning, wellness, and inclusion

Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to new staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment

Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, staff,



and community partners to ensure exceptional service delivery

Communicate effectively with participants and partners while supporting organization-wide initiatives and fundraising efforts.

Create and sustain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes belonging, confidence, and positive self-esteem in children

Consistently maintain active supervision and engagement while ensuring full compliance with YMCA, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), health, safety, and legal requirements

Interact directly with children to deliver child-centered programming, support positive behaviour, and guide conflict resolution.

Provide individualized support to children, including contributing to the development and implementation of care plans and maintaining enhanced ratios where required

Collaborate with team members to implement inclusive practices and support children with diverse needs to fully participate in programming.

Monitor and maintain program spaces to ensure they are clean, safe, organized, and professional, including activity areas and washrooms.

Prepare and serve nutritious snacks in accordance with health and safety guidelines

Maintain strict confidentiality of all information related to children, families, staff, and operations

Qualification

Must be at least 19 years of age.

Bring experience working with children ages 5–12 and are passionate about delivering engaging, high-quality programs

Are confident planning and leading inclusive indoor and outdoor activities that support learning and development

Able to build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, schools and community partners

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a robust track record of reliability and commitment

Understand (or are willing to learn) YMCA standards, Child Care Licensing (CCFL),



and health and safety requirements

Take pride in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming program environments

Comfortable with day-to-day responsibilities such as snack preparation and general program upkeep

Demonstrate clear communication, professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Take initiative, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and approach challenges with a positive mindset

Demonstrate strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software.

Emergency First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire is required).

Completion of 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance, and/or Nutrition is required; YMCA BC offers complimentary training to support this requirement

Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references

Successful candidates will be required to provide or obtain, prior to starting, a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search.

About YMCA BC:
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at www.ymcabc.ca .

Application Deadline: August 6th, 2026

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