Activity Program Leader - School Aged Programs (South Okanagan)

The YMCA Child Care team is dynamic, supportive and growing! Are you ready to work with a team to make a difference in children's lives? We are looking for folks who are energetic, active, responsible, and caring! 

If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!

• Lead high quality program planning, incorporating the Y’s values


• Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards


• Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues


• Actively interacts with children ages 5-12 as a play partner


• Support implementation of play based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports


• Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Must be 19 years of age (as per provincial licensing standards) or hold a provincial ECE Assistant Certification 


• Minimum 20 hours of professional development relating to children’s health, nutrition, safety, development and/or guidance (Responsible Adult Certificate)*


• Experience working with school age children


• Valid class 4 operator’s license (is an asset)


• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C

Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.


• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.


• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to: 

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)


• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: May 11, 2026