Childminder, Community Programs - Internals encouraged!

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Gym membership

Y@Home access

Training and development

Community impact

Job summary

YMCA BC in Kamloops is seeking a Childminder for Community Programs. This casual/on-call role supports care and safety of children aged 3 months to 8 years while caregivers participate in onsite YMCA BC programs.

You will lead activities, plan lessons, and document progress, while upholding safety and program quality. Join a charitable organization focused on community impact and youth development.

Qualifications

• First Aid Level 1 with CPR.
• Three satisfactory references required.
• Criminal Record check with Vulnerable sector search within six months prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs in a positive and professional manner.
• Build relationships with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues.
• Develop lesson plans and progressive evaluations for participants.
• Ensure program design meets the needs of all participants at various levels.
• Lead program delivery and ensure contents meet criteria and outline.
• Perform general administrative duties and record-keeping.
• Maintain a high-achievement atmosphere to inspire others.
• Ensure safety by following YMCA standards and maintaining environments.
• Keep program areas neat, orderly and clean.
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and proper grooming.

Skills

First Aid Level 1 with CPR

Job description

Childminder, Community Programs - Internals encouraged!

Casual Non-Management Kamloops, BC, CA

7 days ago Requisition ID: 10670

Date Posted: August 26, 2026

Position Title: Childminder, Community Programs

Term: Casual/On-call

Hours: Hours may vary

Start Date: As soon as possible, September or October start preferred

Salary: Starting at $18.90 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor; Child, Youth, and Family

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

The Childminder, Community Programs report to the Supervisor, Child, Youth and Family and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun environment for our child, youth, and family programming.

Childminder staff will be responsible for the care, safety and well-being of multiple children of children aged 3 months to 8 years old while their caregivers take part in onsite YMCA BC programs.

Major Responsibilities

in this position, you will

• Lead programs in a positive and professional manner.
• Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues.
• Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants.
• Ensure program design, layout, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels.
• Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline.
• Perform general administrative duties and record-keeping responsibilities.
• Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels.
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas.
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required.
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed.

Qualification

• First Aid Level 1 with C CPR.
• 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 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.

Thank you for your interest and application.