Date Posted: August 22, 2025
Nature & Scope
Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:
- Plan and lead indoor and outdoor activities for children ages 5 – 12
- Ensures staff/child ratios are met at all times.
- Ensures compliance with all YMCA Policies & Procedures and Child Care Facilities Licensing Requirements.
- Directly supervise and provide leadership to the team
- Provide on-going coaching and development
- Plan and implement child-centred programming
- Establish positive relationships and communications with families, staff and key community stakeholders
- Provide active supervision to ensure children are accounted for at all times
- Prepare healthy afternoon snack
- Build positive relationships with children and their families
- Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviours
- Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment at all times
- Ensure the health and safety of children in your care
Qualification-you bring:
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Experience working or volunteering with children
- 1 year of experience leading a team is an asset
- Emergency First Aid & CPR in accordance with Schedule C of the Child Care Licensing Regulation (can be taken within 45 days of start date)
- It is an asset if you have had training related to child development, and if you don’t – the YMCA provides training!
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. Criminal record check application forms will be provided to you by the YMCA as we are required to use the provincial Criminal Record Review Program
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 bc.ymca.ca.
Application Process-ready to make a difference?
We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!
Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)
Application Deadline: Until filled
- Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.
You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.
- If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
- If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.
Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.
Thank you for your interest and application.