Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Childcare Manager, Leaders are responsible for the planning and implementation of licensed out-of-school care programs.

Specific tasks include:

- With support from the Manager, coordination and planning of all aspects of delivering a wide variety of age appropriate programs and activities for children 5-11 years of age

- Ensuring that all staff, volunteers and participants act in accordance with the Code of Conduct of the Burnside Gorge Community Association

- Providing all required care and support to program participants including (but not limited to): the provision of first aid, behaviour management and appropriate risk management

- Liaising with parents and guardians and the Manager on all aspects of the children’s behaviour and participation

- Ensuring that all health and safety guidelines, policies and procedures are followed at all times during the program operation

- Performing related duties (such as transporting children via bus or van) as required

- Ensuring that all licensing requirements are met

- Monitoring and maintaining program supplies

- Attending all necessary staff meetings and training sessions

- Performing necessary housekeeping duties as required

- Communicating with the Manager and staff to promote an open, collaborative workplace

Position Requirements

- Completion of a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition





- Ability to understand and apply current recreation, child development and child care philosophy

- Ability to lead and deliver school-aged programs with minimal supervision

- Understanding and ability to apply first aid and emergency response

- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive customer service skills

- Previous experience working with children in a licensed child care or recreation-based setting

- Ability to maintain records (observing and recording)

- Strong written and oral communication skills

- Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’

- Clean criminal record check

- Minimum of 19 years of age

- Class IV license is an asset

Hours of Work

Hours vary depending on availability and program needs. Shifts include 7:30 am-9:00 am and 2:30 pm-5:30 pm or 2:15 pm-5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We are seeking multiple candidates to fill several positions ranging from 16-24.25 hours a week. There are also opportunities for additional hours during non-instructional days (pro d, early dismissal) as well as during seasonal camps.

Start date: September 8, 2026

Wage: $22.35/hour

Reports To: Out-of-School Care Manager

To Apply:

Please submit a resume with cover letter to:

Burnside Gorge Community Association

Email: [email protected]

Mailing address: 471 Cecelia Road, Victoria, BC V8T 4T4

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Pay: $22.35 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

📌 Out of School Care Leader (Canada)
🏢 Burnside Gorge Community Association
📍 Canada