Kids Camp Program Leader

YMCA of Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading community organization dedicated to making a positive impact in children's lives. As a Camp Leader, you will play a crucial role in fostering meaningful relationships and creating a safe, engaging environment for children aged 4-12. Your responsibilities will include implementing educational programming, ensuring safety, and actively engaging with participants. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion while helping children achieve their full potential through purposeful programming.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth with exceptionalities is an asset.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing program plans and leading daily activities.
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Experience with Children

First Aid Certification

Education

High School Diploma

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Kelowna Family Y
375 Hartman Rd
Kelowna, BC V1X2M9, CAN

Our Child Care Team is supportive, dynamic, and growing! We are looking for individuals who are energetic, active, responsible, and caring. Flexible shifts are available during the week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Are you ready to make a difference in children's lives and be part of an amazing team? Apply now to join us as a YMCA Camp Leader!

If the following sounds like a good day at work, this job might be for you!

• Assist with implementing program plans and leading daily activities in accordance with YMCA standards and program expectations, based on program theme and age of participants.
• Foster healthy, meaningful relationships and provide a place to belong for children, families, and colleagues
• Actively interacts with children ages 4-12 as a play partner
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff and property
• Lead high quality program planning, incorporating the Y’s values
• Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards
• Support implementation of play based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports
• Participate in YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Over 16 years of age for Recreational Camps
• Over 19 years of age with your Responsible Adult (or 20 hours of professional development relating to children’s health, nutrition, safety, development and/or guidance) for licensed camps
• Valid class 4 operator’s license (is an asset)
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
• Experience working with children and youth with exceptionalities an asset
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Passion to help children achieve their full potential through purposeful programming and implementation
• Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.