Youth Supervisor AUXILIARY PART-TIME
MAT LEAVE COVERAGE – APPROX 6 MONTH TERM
COMPETITION NO. 26-46
Internal/External Opportunity
This is a Union position
Anticipated start date: October 2026
About our Community: Located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, the Township of Esquimalt acknowledges its neighbouring First Nations and is committed to building strong and enduring relationships with the Kosapsum and Songhees First Nations.
The Township of Esquimalt, with a population of over 17,000 is recognized as a vibrant, distinct, resilient, and diverse community for people to discover, feel welcome and belong. The Township is home to Canada’s Pacific Navy and boasts extensive amenities including beautiful parks and beaches, scenic waterfront walkways as well as up-to-date recreational facilities.
In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programsto choose from.
About our Organization: The Esquimalt Recreation Centre is a multi-purpose wellness and community recreation facility. Features of the Recreation Centre include: 4500 + square foot Wellness Centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, gymnasium, aquatic centre with six-lane 25 metre lap pool, warm “lifestyle pool” and tot pool with spray features, wheelchair accessible hot-tub, steam room, and sauna. In addition, to recreation activities and programs, there are hundreds of year-round community programsto choose from.
The Township of Esquimalt is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become.
About the Opportunity: The Parks and Recreation department is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organized individual to fill an auxiliary part-time Youth Supervisor for a term of approximately six months.



Reporting to the Recreation Programmer – Child, Youth, and Family, the Youth Supervisor will assist in creating, promoting, and implementing Youth programs for the Esquimalt community, including running the Esquimalt Teen Centre. This position requires a high level of planning, leadership, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities: Assist the Recreation Programmer in hiring, training, and scheduling youth staff at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre
Supervise, lead and review the work of youth centre staff, volunteers and practicum students
Assist the Recreation Programmer in developing youth programs and special events
Responsible for assessment of program needs, the development and supervision of program details, liaise with Parks and Recreation Department staff, customers and user groups, and the evaluation of programs and events
Provide information for advertising and create promotional materials for youth programs, youth camps, fundraisers, special events and related teen centre activities
Assist in the preparation of program schedules for the teen centre
Oversee the daily operation of the youth programs, youth camps and teen centre to ensure all safety, risk management, reports, emergency response / first aid, program, and facility standards are maintained
Work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and school hours to provide outreach
Plan and implement Youth Leadership program.
Our Preferred Candidate: The ideal candidate will have:
Diploma in Recreation, child and youth care, or equivalent education
Minimum 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with children/youth in a similar environment
Current Standard First Aid Certification (16-20 hours)
Current Criminal Record Check
Salary: $43.05 – $46.43 which includes an additional 14% in lieu of benefits (2026 rates)
Hours per week: average 24hrs per week, max of 35hrs
Schedule: Wednesdays: Afternoon/Early Evening; Thursday – Saturday: Evenings
Hours subject to change based on operational needs

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📌 Youth Supervisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Township of Esquimalt
📍 British Columbia