BGC South East is Hiring!

BGC South East is looking for enthusiastic and dependable After School Program Leaders to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. If you enjoy working with children and youth, creating engaging activities, and being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Locations

Positions are available at

- West End Community Centre – 1300 Bath Road
- Joyceville Public School – 1776 Joyceville Road
- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School – 114 Wiley Street
- Rideau Heights Public School – 77 Maccauley Street
- Amherstview Public School – 70 Fairfield Blvd.

Position Timeline: September 2026 – June 2027 Hours: Up to 20 hours per week

Availability Required: Monday to Friday between 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Rate of Pay: $19.00/hour

About the Role

As an After School Program Leader, you will help create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for children and youth. You will support the planning and delivery of recreational, educational and social programming designed to promote positive development, build confidence and encourage healthy relationships.

Program Leaders are positive role models who demonstrate respect, cooperation, fairness and a positive attitude while helping children and youth learn, participate and have fun.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, lead and participate in engaging activities based on HIGH FIVE principles, the BGC Model for Success and our four program pillars: Food & Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Physical Activity and Education.
- Supervise children and youth while maintaining a safe, inclusive and positive program workplace.
- Encourage participants to engage, build relationships and have fun.
- Maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
- Use positive and effective behaviour-management strategies in accordance with BGC policies and procedures.
- Complete required documentation, including incident and accident reports.
- Maintain clean, safe and organized program spaces.




- Communicate with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator regarding programming, participants and operational needs.
- Participate in required staff training and meetings.
- Represent BGC South East positively within the community and when working with partners.

Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or a graduate of a post-secondary program.
- Previous experience working with children or youth in a recreational, camp, childcare or similar setting.
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
- Current TDP (10-year booster) and MMR immunizations.
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid driver's licence and/or reliable transportation.
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification is considered an asset.

What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who:
- Genuinely enjoys working with children and youth.
- Is dependable, positive and a strong role model.
- Works well independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrates strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
- Understands basic child development and positive behaviour-management techniques.
- Is comfortable mentoring, coaching and encouraging young people.
- Values diversity and can work effectively with children, families and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds.

What BGC South East Offers BGC South East employees have access to LifeWorks, a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being resource offering support, information and guidance to employees and their families.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, indicating the position you are applying for, to:

Human Resources [email protected]

BGC South East is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Child & Youth Program Leader (Kingston)
🏢 BGC South Vancouver Island
📍 Kingston