Kids Entertainer & Activity Leader

Pedalheads; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pedalheads in Burnaby and Vancouver-area locations seeks enthusiastic youth activity leaders to run high-energy, story-driven sessions for ages 2–8. You’ll combine improv, theatre, and movement to teach early sports fundamentals while keeping safety and fun at the forefront.

Previous experience with children through theatre, mascots, camp, or preschool entertainment is a plus. Weekend mornings are primary; CPR-C and background checks may be required, with opportunities for added weekday shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with or entertaining young children (ages 2–8).
• Weekend morning availability (9:00 AM–1:00 PM) with optional add-ons.
• Valid First Aid / CPR-C certificate.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check or character reference check.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-energy, interactive active-play sessions using storytelling, imaginative themes, songs, and humor.
• Be goofy, act silly, and keep groups of 2–8 year olds completely hooked from start to finish.
• Introduce foundational movement and soccer skills using our structured, fun-first curriculum.
• Keep sessions organized, safe, and positive for every participant.
• Chat briefly with parents before and after sessions to celebrate their child’s wins and smiles.

Skills

High energy

Improv

Theatre

Mascot/character

Preschool instruction

Camp leadership

2+ years with children

First Aid CPR-C

Criminal Record Check

Job description

At Pedalheads, we believe active play should feel like an adventure. We are a fast-growing leader in children’s programming across North America, teaching fundamental skills, building confidence, and igniting a sense of wonder in young kids. We offer high-quality bike, swim, and sports programs alongside a generous bursary and annual social-giving program to support our local communities.

What’s Important to Us

• Unstoppable Energy & Creativity: You know how to command a crowd of toddlers and young kids with boundless enthusiasm, humor, and imagination.
• Safety First, Fun Always: You create a warm, high-energy environment where kids feel safe to be silly, try new things, and build confidence.
• Relatability & Connection: You easily build trust with both little ones and their parents through expressive, friendly communication.
• Inclusive Teamwork: You thrive in an open, vibrant space where being your authentic, energetic self is celebrated.

What We Are Looking For

Are you a natural performer who loves making kids laugh, smile, and move? Whether you have a background in improv, children’s theatre, mascot/character performing, camp counseling, or preschool entertainment, we are looking for larger-than-life personalities to lead our high-energy youth soccer and activity classes for kids ages 2 to 8!

No soccer coaching background? No problem. We believe it’s much easier to teach basic soccer drills to an amazing performer than it is to teach enthusiasm to a serious sports coach. If you can command a crowd of 4-year-olds, lead a sing-along, adapt on the fly, adopt funny character voices, and make a total fool of yourself to keep kids captivated, we will teach you all the soccer and program basics you need.

Think of this role like being part improv artist, children’s entertainer, and activity host. You will use story-driven games, songs, and wild imagination to make early sports fundamentals completely unforgettable.

Responsibilities

• Engage & Entertain: Lead high-energy, interactive active-play sessions using storytelling, imaginative themes, songs, and humor.
• Bring the Energy: Be goofy, act silly, and keep groups of 2–8 year olds completely hooked from start to finish.
• Guide Movement: Introduce foundational movement and soccer skills using our structured, fun-first curriculum.
• Maintain Safety: Keep sessions organized, safe, and positive for every participant.
• Connect with Parents: Chat briefly with parents before and after sessions to celebrate their child’s wins and smiles.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• High energy, expressive personality, and crowd-control skills (experience in theatre, mascot/character work, improv, preschool instruction, or camp leadership is a major plus!).
• Totally comfortable being goofy, singing, and performing in front of groups of young children and their parents.
• 2+ years of experience working with or entertaining young children (ages 2–8).
• Reliable and available for weekend morning schedules (weekday after-school or mid-day shifts are also available as optional add-ons).
• Possesses (or able to obtain prior to start) a valid First Aid / CPR-C certificate.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (for ages 18+) or character reference check (for under 18).

Wage & Progression

• Starting Wage: $20.00 – $25.00 / hour (+ 4% in lieu of benefits) for new hires.
• Growth Opportunity: Experienced and top-performing activity leaders earn up to $30.00 / hour.

Schedule & Locations

• Primary Schedule: Saturday and/or Sunday mornings between 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• Optional Add-on Hours: Weekday after-school shifts and occasional mid-day classes.

Locations

• False Creek – Charleson Park
• Burnaby – Deer Lake School

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Pedalheads is committed to creating and upholding a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment that is respectful and welcoming to everyone. We believe that our programs are enriched by the presence of many voices from a variety of racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds, political beliefs, ages, sexual identities and orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, and physical and cognitive abilities.

We welcome applications from individuals of all identities and backgrounds. If you face any barriers to employment or require financial assistance or other accommodation during the recruitment and/or employment process, please feel free to contact the People and Culture team in confidence.