Program Area Leader, Recreation Programs

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Okanagan is seeking a Program Area Leader for their summer Recreation Programs in Lake Country. This role involves leading recreational and educational activities for children, requiring relevant experience and a commitment to community engagement. The temporary position runs from July 2 to August 22, 2025, offering a chance to inspire youth and foster a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children/youth.
• Completion of at least 20 hours of child development or safety courses.
• Class 5 Driver’s License and willingness to obtain Class 4.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements recreational and educational activities.
• Works with Activity Leaders to ensure member participation.
• Ensures compliance with program guidelines and policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Child Development

Public Speaking

Education

Diploma or certificate in recreation, education, or social services

First Aid Certificate

Food Safe Certification

Job description

Program Area Leader, Recreation Programs

Date: May 21, 2025

Competition Number: 34-25/26

Location: Lake Country, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a summer student for the Program Area Leader role for our Recreation Programs at Lake Country Club!! Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! Program Area Leader is responsible for the planning and implementation of recreational, social, and/or educational activities for a specified program. This role is temporary for the period from July 2 till August 22, 2025.

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements recreational, social, and/or educational activities for a specified program.
• Works in a team together with the Activity Leaders to deliver the specified program and encourages and facilitates member participation in activities.
• Oversees the day-to-day operation of the program by ensuring that the necessary facilities and equipment are in place, program guidelines and policies are adhered to, and program standards and licensing requirements are met.
• Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding program development, policy and procedure formulation, and program evaluation.
• Promotes public awareness of and support for the program by performing duties such as producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program, and represent the organization or program in external events.
• Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children/youth in recreation, education or social services
• Completion of a course or a combination of courses of at least 20 hours duration which include child development, guidance, health and safety or nutrition (licensed programs)
• One (1) year recent related experience
• Class 5 Driver’s License and willingness to obtain Class 4 as soon as possible
• First Aid Certificate and Food Safe or willingness to obtain
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check
  
  

This position is open to all applicants and requires Union membership

Hours:35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, hours between 9:30 am - 8:00 pm, hours dependent on program’s needs.

Rate of Pay: $19.82 per hour

Closing Date: May 30, 2025

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.