Child and Youth Program Instructor-Panorama Child and Youth Camps

Capital Regional District; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Regional District seeks an energetic Child and Youth Program Instructor to plan, prepare and deliver diverse youth recreation programs at Panorama Child and Youth Camps. Responsibilities include coordinating with the Child and Youth Recreation Coordinator, leading activities across arts, cooking, games, sports, and ensuring a welcoming, safe environment for participants.

You will set up and monitor equipment, act as liaison with parents and Panorama staff, and uphold CRD safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering children's or youth recreation programs.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and inclusive activities.
• Ability to lead a variety of community recreation activities.
• Leadership abilities including role model behaviors, demonstrated sound judgment, work independently while creating a positive, enthusiastic, safe and fun environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHandS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Child and Youth Recreation Coordinator to plan, organize and deliver creative and age-appropriate recreational programs for children and youth.
• Lead activities in areas such as arts, cooking, games, sports and social engagement.
• Foster a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Set-up, take-down and monitor use of equipment.
• Act as a liaison between program participants, parents and Panorama staff.
• Ensures the safety and general well-being of the children and youth at all times.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Experience delivering children’s or/y…

Plan and deliver inclusive activities

Lead community recreation activities

Leadership and role-model behavior

Excellent communication and teamwork

WorkSafeBC knowledge and safety regs

Education

Post-secondary courses in a related discipline

Job description

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Child and Youth Program Instructor-Panorama Child and Youth Camps

Business Unit:Parks Recreation and Environmental Services

Job Type: Auxiliary as and when needed

Pay Grade:CAN/05/02/JB06

Rate of Pay:$25.68 - $25.68 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Hours of Work:Varies - as and when needed, including days, evenings and weekends

Posting Date: November 3, 2026

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed November 17th - competition will remain open until filled.

This position is responsible for planning, preparation, and delivery of a variety of children and youth community recreation programs including teen lounge, early years or specialized programs such as art or cooking. The successful applicant will play a role in planning and delivering engaging children and youth programs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Child and Youth Recreation Coordinator to plan, organize and deliver creative and age-appropriate recreational programs for children and youth.
• Lead activities in areas such as arts, cooking, games, sports and social engagement.
• Foster a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Set-up, take-down and monitor use of equipment.
• Act as a liaison between program participants, parents and Panorama staff.
• Ensures the safety and general well-being of the children and youth at all times.
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Experience delivering children's or youth recreation programs.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and inclusive activities.
• Ability to lead a variety of community recreation activities.
• Leadership abilities including role model behaviors, demonstrated sound judgment, work independently while creating a positive, enthusiastic, safe and fun environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of WorkSafeBC practices/protocols, Workers' Compensation Act and OHandS Regulations and other relevant safety statutes.

Qualifications

• Some directly related experience
• Post-secondary courses in a related discipline

Certifications

• Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
• Basic First Aid and CPR-C

Applications

We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to [e-mail] The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.