Senior Program Area Leader

Senior Program Area Leader

Date: September 26, 2025

Competition Number: 144-25/26

Location: Lake Country, BC

Looking for a job that’s fun and truly meaningful?

BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time Senior Program Area Leader for our School Aged Child Care Program in Lake Country, BC. Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs – we offer life-changing opportunities.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued


• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career


• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive


• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed


• Cost-shared benefits plan

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of an assigned program. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates plans and programs designed to ensure that the needs of children, youth, and families are met. 


• Will be the Licensed Manager as per Licensing Regulations to ensure all activities adhere to Child Care Licensing Regulations.


• Supervises, mentors, guides and leads the staff, if there are multiple staff within the program.


• Provides day-to-day direction and performance feedback to staff and volunteers within the program.


• Provides direct supervision of members, and ensures their health, safety, and wellness.


• Creates program activity calendar to be distributed to members and families.


• Performs general data entry functions such as attendance and calendars.


• Orients new families and members to the program and club


• Build relationships with the children, youth, and families within their designated programs. Establishes open communication with parents/caregivers. Identifies families who require additional support and connects them with appropriate resources. 


• Provides group and/or individual behavior management and support.


• Performs monthly and weekly audits and inspections about participant’s files, play space checklists, etc.


• Ensures Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general safety standards are always met and followed by all staff.


• Participates in the recruitment of program staff and volunteers, including conducting interviews, orientation and training.  


• Ensures adequate supplies and equipment for staff to operate the program. 


• Ensures that accurate program and member records are maintained and that confidentiality is a priority.  
  

Qualifications:

• Diploma, certificate, and/or relevant experience working with children or youth in recreation, education, or social services.
  


• Completion of a course or combination of courses (minimum 20 hours) which include child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition (for licensed programs).


• Minimum one (1) year of recent related experience.


• Class 4 Driver’s License or willingness to obtain


• Must be 19 years of age or older, as required by licensing regulations.


• First Aid Certificate and Food Safe or willingness to obtain


• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check

This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership

Hours:  25 hours per week, Monday -  Friday (school year only)
Rate of Pay: $22.60 per hour

Closing Date: October 4, 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.