Activity Leader - Float

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Fort St. John is looking for an Activity Leader - Float to support inclusive before and after school programs. You will supervise activities, provide individual support, and help create a welcoming environment for all children. Qualifications include experience working with children aged 5-12 and Emergency First Aid certification. This part-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including a gym membership. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership

Generous employer-matched pension plan

Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

Extensive Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff

Qualifications

• Must provide satisfactory references and a Criminal Record check.
• Experience with children aged 5 to 12 is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and provide individual support to children.
• Help create individualized care plans and maintain child-to-staff ratios.

Skills

Experience working with children 5 – 12

Emergency First Aid and CRC – C & AED

20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and/or Nutrition

Education

Must be at least 19 years of age

Job description

Date Posted : August 19th, 2025

Position Title : Activity Leader - Float

Location :
YMCA Margaret MA Murray Care and Learning Centre (11504 105 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J)
YMCA Robert Ogilvie Care and Learning Centre (9907 86 St, Fort St John, BC V1J 3G4)
YMCA Anne Roberts Care and Learning Centre (8408 112 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 0S5)

Term : Temporary, Part-Time

Hours : 30 hours per week

Shift : Monday - Friday 6:30am-9:00am & 2:00pm-5:30pm

Start Date : As soon as possible

End Date : January 2, 2026

Salary : $21.00 per hour

Reports To : School Age Coordinator

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time


• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home


• Generous employer-matched pension plan


• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits


• Training and Professional Development Opportunities


• Extensive Employee assistance program


• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff


• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community


• Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Join Our Team! We’re seeking a compassionate and collaborative individual to support our inclusive before and after school program. In this part‑time role, you’ll work closely with a dedicated staff team to create a welcoming environment where all children—regardless of their needs—can thrive. Responsibilities include supervising activities, providing individual support when needed, helping children navigate conflict, and role‑modeling positive behaviors. You’ll contribute to care plans, support children’s strengths, maintain an appropriate child‑to‑staff ratio, and ensure every child feels included and supported. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s day while fostering a community of belonging and growth.

Major Responsibilities – in this position, you will

• Collaborate effectively with team members to foster an inclusive environment that offers support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully engage in the program.


• Provide individualized support to children as needed within the program setting.


• Contribute to a community culture of inclusion by recognizing and supporting each child’s unique strengths and areas for growth.


• Support children in resolving conflicts and consistently model respectful, positive behavior.


• Assist in the creation, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care plans to ensure consistent and responsive support.


• Help maintain an enhanced staff‑to‑child ratio to ensure all children receive the attention they need, including one‑on‑one support when appropriate.

Qualification – you bring

• Must be at least 19 years of age


• Experience working with children 5 – 12


• Emergency First Aid and CRC – C & AED


• 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and / or Nutrition an asset


• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references


• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

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 .

Application Process – ready to make a difference?

Application Deadline : Until filled

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)

• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online 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 need to provide preference to internal applicants first. We treat each competition independently and encourage you to keep applying should your experience and qualification be a match for the role.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.

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.