Activity Leader Substitute

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation & paid sick time

YMCA gym facilities access + Y@Home

Extended medical & dental benefits

Training & professional development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates & priority for

YMCA Staff

Job summary

YMCA BC is seeking a compassionate Activity Leader Substitute to support before and after school programs for children ages 5–12 at Fort St. John YMCA School Age Care Centres.

You will design and actively participate in activities, provide individualized support, help resolve conflicts, and model positive behaviours to foster belonging and growth. You will contribute to care plans, maintain staff-to-child ratios, and ensure a safe, inclusive space while aligning with YMCA standards and licensing

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Experience working with children ages 5–12 and delivering engaging programs.
• Able to plan and lead inclusive indoor/outdoor activities.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners.
• Reliable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understand or learn YMCA standards, CCFL, and health/safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, welcoming environments.
• Assist with snack preparation and program upkeep.
• Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new software.
• Emergency First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days).
• Completion of 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance, and/or Nutrition.
• Provide 3 satisfactory references.
• Provide or obtain a current Police Check with Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• Support development and delivery of high-quality programs for ages 5–12 aligned with YMCA standards.
• Design and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities promoting learning, wellness, and inclusion.
• Supervise and mentor new staff and volunteers.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and partners.
• Communicate effectively with participants and support fundraising efforts.
• Create and sustain a safe, inclusive environment promoting belonging and confidence.
• Maintain active supervision and comply with YMCA, CCFL, health and safety requirements.
• Interact with children to deliver child-centered programming and conflict resolution.
• Provide individualized support including care plans and enhanced ratios when needed.
• Collaborate to implement inclusive practices for diverse needs.

Skills

Child care

Activity planning

Communication

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Emergency First Aid & CPR

References available

Education

Emergency First Aid & CPR certification

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Casual HCD ECD Vac Paid at 6% Non-Management Fort St. John, BC, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 10617

Date Posted: August 17, 2026

Position Title: Activity Leader Substitute

Location: Various Fort St. John YMCA School Age Care Centres

Term: Casual/On-call

Hours: Hours will vary

Shift: Casual/On-call

*Shifts are from 6:30am - 9:00am and 2:00pm to 5:30pm with some full day care on NID, Spring, Summer, and Winter break

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $23.14 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites + Y@Home
• 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 your 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 for children ages 5–12. In this role, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team to create a welcoming environment where every child—regardless of their needs—can thrive.

You will design and actively participate in activities, provide individualized support as needed, help children navigate conflicts, and model positive behaviours. You’ll also contribute to care plans, support each child’s unique strengths, maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and ensure a safe, inclusive space where every child feels valued and supported.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children’s daily experiences while helping foster a strong sense of belonging and growth.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will :

• Support the development and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate programs (ages 5-12) aligned with YMCA standards, A Place to Connect curriculum, and all legislative requirements.
• Design and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities that promote learning, wellness, and inclusion
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to new staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners to ensure exceptional service delivery
• Communicate effectively with participants and partners while supporting organization-wide initiatives and fundraising efforts.
• Create and sustain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes belonging, confidence, and positive self-esteem in children
• Consistently maintain active supervision and engagement while ensuring full compliance with YMCA, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), health, safety, and legal requirements
• Interact directly with children to deliver child-centered programming, support positive behaviour, and guide conflict resolution.
• Provide individualized support to children, including contributing to the development and implementation of care plans and maintaining enhanced ratios where required
• Collaborate with team members to implement inclusive practices and support children with diverse needs to fully participate in programming.
• Monitor and maintain program spaces to ensure they are clean, safe, organized, and professional, including activity areas and washrooms.
• Prepare and serve nutritious snacks in accordance with health and safety guidelines
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information related to children, families, staff, and operations

Qualification - you bring :

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Bring experience working with children ages 5–12 and are passionate about delivering engaging, high-quality programs
• Are confident planning and leading inclusive indoor and outdoor activities that support learning and development
• Able to build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, schools and community partners
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a strong track record of reliability and commitment
• Understand (or are willing to learn) YMCA standards, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), and health and safety requirements
• Take pride in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming program environments
• Comfortable with day-to-day responsibilities such as snack preparation and general program upkeep
• Demonstrate clear communication, professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Take initiative, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and approach challenges with a positive mindset
• Demonstrate strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software.
• Emergency First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire is required).
• Completion of 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance, and/or Nutrition is required; YMCA BC offers complimentary training to support this requirement
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide or obtain, prior to starting, a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search.

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 www.ymcabc.ca.

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.