After School Children's Program Mentor- STARS

St. Alban's Boys And Girls Club; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Toronto is seeking a Program Mentor to lead and support after school programs for children aged 4-12 at their main clubhouse and Kensington Community Public School. The role involves ensuring safety, organizing activities, and maintaining relationships with participants. Candidates should have experience with children and be certified in First Aid and CPR. Position is part-time during school terms, offering competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification or obtain within the first month of employment.
• Police Reference Check (to be completed upon hiring).
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development training.
• Comfortable in Pool environment.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and support your team in all aspects.
• Plan, organize, and lead a group of children in a group setting.
• Create and facilitate fun, creative and inclusive activities for all participants.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards in accordance with the Club’s Safety Protocols.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of participants at all times.

Skills

Experience working with children 4 to 12 years old

Strong skills in sports

Strong skills in arts

Strong skills in swimming

Strong skills in recreation

Strong skills in education

Strong skills in health and nutrition

Good decision making and problem solving skills

Education

Educational background applicable to the position

Job description

BGC St. Alban's Club is looking for enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individuals to work in our STARS After School programs at our main clubhouse and Kensington Community Public School for the upcoming school year. Your role as a Program Mentor will be to provide a safe and supportive environment for the Club’s participants. This program is designed for children aged 4-12 years. Program components include education, recreation, social activities, sports, health and nutrition, mentoring and the arts.

Responsibilities:

• Help lead and support your team in all aspects.
• Plan, organize and lead a group of children in a group setting.
• Ensure that you are creating a safe and enjoyable environment for participants.
• Create and facilitate fun, creative and inclusive activities for all participants.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are in safe working condition.
• Complete appropriate administrative tasks in a timely manner (i.e. attendances, program plans- team meetings, and trainings).

• Developing and planning programs for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years.
• Ensuring programs are safe, age-appropriate, non-competitive, inclusive, innovative and skilled-based in nature.

• Help to ensure the safety and security of the members and assist in responding to critical incidents as outlined in the Club’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards in accordance to the Club’s Safety Protocols.
• Participate in staff training and orientation sessions. As well, as staff PA Day trainings.

• Ensure the safety and supervision of participants at all times by strictly following guidelines and procedures. (i.e. headcounts/ fire drills/ lock downs)

• Dealing with conflicts and behavior management immediately using corrective techniques as discussed in training.
• Report to and takes direction from Program Manager and Supervisors.
• Do other related tasks as assigned.
• Maintain professional relationships with peers, supervisors, members, volunteers, parents and other Club members.
• This position requires after school hours and may require PA Day or occasional evening hours for special events, training, etc.

Qualifications:

• Educational background applicable to the position.
• Experience working with children 4 to 12 years old.
• Strong skills in one or more of the following areas: sports, arts, swimming, recreation, education, health and nutrition.
• Ability to work as team members in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Strong supervision and program planning skills
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification or obtain within first month of employment.
• Police Reference Check (to be completed upon hiring)
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development training
• Comfortable in Pool environment

Contract Period: September 2025 to June 2026

Hourly wage: $17.20

Hours: Monday to Friday between the hours of approximately 2:00pm-6:30pm.