Recreation Leader - Summer Job Role - South Kelowna - Mission

Join a team where your energy, creativity, and personality actually matter. Recreation Leaders in Day Camp programs are role models, memory-makers, and team players who care deeply about creating safe, fun, and unforgettable experiences for school-age kids.

This incredible role is a temporary position for 10 weeks with 35-40 hours per week and the potential to continue into a permanent, part-time position. Flexible shifts are available during the week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Are you ready to make a difference in children's lives and be part of an amazing team? Apply now to join us as a YMCA Rec Leader for Day Camp programs!

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

• Plan and lead safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate day camp activities for children ages 5–12, adapting as needed to camper needs and daily conditions.


• Supervise campers to ensure their safety, well-being, and inclusion at all times.


• Build positive relationships with children through encouragement, guidance, and role modelling.


• Support children with diverse needs using a strengths-based and inclusive approach.


• Observe, document, and support behaviour care plans in collaboration with the Program Supervisor.


• Communicate effectively with children, parents/guardians, team members, and supervisors.


• Participate in pre-summer training and ongoing coaching and feedback.


• Assist with camp outings, special events, and community-based activities.


• Maintain clean, organized program spaces and manage equipment and supplies.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Over 16 years of age  or older to work in Recreational Day Camps.


• Must be 19 years of age or older for licensed Day Camps (as per Provincial licensing standards)


• 19 or older with Responsible Adult (20 hours of professional development in the area of: Health, Safety, and Nutrition; Child Development; or Guiding and Caring)


• Experience working with children and youth with exceptionalities an asset.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Passion to help children achieve their full potential through purposeful programming and implementation.


• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C (is an asset)


• Valid class 4 Driver's License (is an asset)


• Eligibility that meets the Canada Summer Job Program requirements

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 29, 2026