Senior Program Lead

Date: February 27, 2026

Competition Number: 285-25/26

Location: Club at Ellison Elementary- Vernon

BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time Senior Program Leader for After School Program at the Ellison Elementary club in Vernon, BC. In this leadership role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the assigned program while supervising, mentoring, and supporting both staff and children.

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


• A comprehensive 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:

• Oversee 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.


• Supervise, mentor, guide and leads activity leaders, if there are multiple staff within the program.


• Provides day-to-day direction, performance feedback, as well as participates in discipline of staff and volunteers within the program. Addresses staff workplace issues and assists in resolving workplace disputes.


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


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


• Participate in the recruitment of program staff and volunteers, including conducting interviews, selection, hiring, orientation, training and discipline up to termination in accordance with agency policy.


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

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate, or completion of at least 20 hours of coursework in areas such as child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition (required for licensed programs)


• One (1) year of recent, related experience working with children or youth in recreation, education, or social services


• Valid First Aid and Food Safe Certificates


• Class 4 Driver’s Licence or willingness to obtain


• Be at least 19 years of age as per Licensing Regulations

• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check

Hours:  30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 12:00pm-6:00pm
Rate of Pay: $23.28 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled.

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.