Afterschool Care Team Leader

West Shore Parks & Recreation; Colwood; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Counselling access

Staff facility pass

Job summary

West Shore Parks & Recreation seeks an Afterschool Care Team Leader to oversee planning, staffing, and evaluation of the afterschool program. The role ensures licensing standards are met and activities run smoothly, with opportunities to manage supplies and calendars.

You will supervise a small team, plan programs, and drive a 24-passenger bus to transport children to and from the JDF recreation centre. The position includes access to employee counselling and a staff facility pass for on-site

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older and licensed care program experience.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience in staffing, program planning, and licensing compliance.
• First Aid/CPR-C/AED certification required.
• Class 4 driver's license; ability to drive a 24-passenger bus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the afterschool program with a focus on licensing standards.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate activities for children in care.
• Pre-trip and drive a 24-passenger bus to pick up and return children to the center.
• Assist with supply requisition, calendars, and admin tasks.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and supervisors; ensure safety and licensing compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Customer service

Group leadership

Program planning

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation / Leisure / Education / Child and Youth Care

500 hours workshops/training

First Aid and CPR certification

Class 4 unrestricted drivers license

Tools

Intelligenz registration system

Excel spreadsheets

Job description

POSITION:

Licensed Afterschool Care Team Leader

SALARY:

$27.28 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits

CLASSIFICATION:

JB07, Program Instructor V

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday to Friday from approximately 1:30PM to 6:00PM throughout the school year (September to June). Some flexibility in start and end times. Shifts will also include occasional full days on Pro-D Days, Winter Break Camp, and Spring Break Camp.

*Hours and days may vary according to school schedules and program registration*

STATUS:

Auxiliary

CLOSING DATE:

July 21st, 2026, at 12:00PM

COMPETITION #:

26-77

SUMMARY:

Are you looking for an excellent paying, part-time job with loads of enrichment, and satisfaction working with children providing an amazing afterschool care program in the Westshore? West Shore Parks & Recreation is looking for an Afterschool Care Team Leader to ensure that planning, supervising, and the evaluation of our afterschool care program is consistent in meeting our high standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with staffing needs, organizing equipment and supplies, driving a 24-passenger bus, program planning, facility scheduling, and ensuring that licensing standards are met, all while being in-ratio within the program, and actively participating and engaging with kids. The afterschool care team leaders have access to our 108-acre property, including a pool, ice rink, indoor and outdoor sports court, playing fields, and a walking trail to provide an exciting and diverse program.

In addition to great wages, employees receive access to counselling, and a staff facility pass which provides drop-in use of the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, the pool and our 9‑hole golf course.

JOB DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure licensing standards are consistently being met, and if there are challenges, either problem solving or bringing the appropriate issue to their supervisor or program assistant’s attention.


• This position is responsible for: participating as a leader in the program; planning, implementing, and evaluating working with a small team while ensuring a variety of activities, including art, imagination play, and physical literary, are occurring.


• Responsible for pre-tripping and driving a 24-passenger bus to pick up kids in the Westshore after school each day and bringing them back on-site to the JDF recreation centre.


• Assist in supply requisition and distribution.


• Assist with the design of program goals and objectives to ensure overall quality of programs.


• Assist with administrative tasks such as ensuring all documentation is complete and present, completing health and safety checks, and design and submission of monthly calendars.


• Communicate with parents, staff, children, and supervisor.


• Ensure that afterschool care leaders are adhering to WSPRS (and where applicable, licensing) policies and procedures.


• Must enjoy working in an indoor and outdoor environment.


• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• As a licensed care program, candidates must be a minimum of 19 years of age.


• At least one year of post-secondary education in a related field such as: Recreation and Leisure, Physical Education, or Education, or Child and Youth Care; or equivalent in experience, with direct experience working with youth in a public recreation setting.


• Additional 500 hours of previous experience as an afterschool care leader, or similar role, with experience and knowledge in program planning.


• 20 hours of proof of workshops/training courses is required.


• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C/AED certification is required.


• CLASS 4* unrestricted drivers’ license – don’t have one? Don’t worry, we’ll assist you in achieving it!


• Supervisory and/or leadership experience required.


• Ability to adapt to new and changing programs and people.


• Ability to identify problems, initiate problem-solving, and seek solutions.


• Ability to follow established safety standards, and requirements.


• Ability to work independently, and in a team environment.


• Imaginative and flexible personality required to ensure a fun environment for participants.


• Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


• Group leadership and facilitation skills.


• Knowledge and experience in programming and running physical literacy games and activities.


• Knowledge of Intelligenz (or other registration systems) and excel spreadsheets is an asset.

A clear and current criminal record check (employer initiated) is a condition of employment and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.