The Position

Under the general direction of the Wellness Centre Program Supervisor & the Child & Youth Wellness Coordinators, with support and direction from the Wellness Centre Manager, the Youth Program Assistant will work in a team-oriented and culturally safe way to assist with planning and implementing the wellness, education and prevention programs and services for the Wellness Centre and Recreation Programs.

This is an on-call position.

The Candidate:

- Provide direct service programming to children in the After School Program, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Day Camps and Summer Fun program.
- Work alongside Wellness Centre and Education staff to deliver activities for children in the After School Program, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Day Camps, and Summer Fun program.
- Support to ensure supplies and gear for all programs and events are organized for each activity.
- Be a caring mentor to children in all Wellness Centre programming by listening to their needs, supporting them to complete activities, and ensuring safety measures are followed.
- Communicate weekly with the Wellness Centre and Education teams about feedback, concerns, or requests for support.
- Attend team meetings as requested.
- Attend training as it relates to the position.
- Support planning, facilitation and/or coordination of evidence-based wellness-related, prevention, and education workshops, programs and/or presentations for children, youth, families, and/or the community using appropriate resources and technology.




- Work with the Wellness Centre Program Supervisor to plan and deliver community events, including, but not limited to, Christmas party, Halloween, Easter, Spring Break Camp, Pro D Days, and the Summer Fun Program.
- Work with the wellness team to engage children and youth in the execution of a wellness plan; this can include providing one-to-one behavioural and recreational support as part of a support plan for an individual child and/or youth.
- Perform other duties within the scope of the position.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

- Minimum age requirement at the time of intake: 15 years old.
- Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check if over 18 years of age.
- First Aid Certification is an asset, but will be provided.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, legally entitled to work in BC.
- Experience working with children in a recreation or education setting is an asset
- Must be available for work between Monday and Friday, some evenings, weekends and statutory holidays (including Pro D Day, Spring Break and Summer Break).
- Respect for, sensitivity towards, as well as knowledge and understanding of the shíshálh Nation culture and traditions.
- A valid driver’s license is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Some organizational and administrative skills would be an asset.
- High level of initiative and self-direction.
- Outgoing, positive attitude. Ability to engage with young children and other youth

📌 Youth Program Assistant (Sechelt)
🏢 shishalh Nation
📍 Sechelt