Program Area Leaders, Recreation

BGC Okanagan; Lake Country; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community service organization in Lake Country is seeking a Casual Program Area Leader to supervise recreation programs for children. The role involves ensuring a safe environment, planning activities, and maintaining communication with parents. Candidates should have relevant experience, a First Aid certificate, and a Class 5 Driver License. This position offers casual hours based on program needs, with a pay rate of $19.82 per hour.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children in recreation or education.
• Current First Aid certificate.
• Class 5 Driver License.
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the program and ensure standards are met.
• Supervise and interact with children to ensure a safe environment.
• Transport participants to various recreational sites.
• Plan and implement activities and special events.

Skills

Working with children

Communication skills

Supervision

Education

Diploma or certificate in recreation, education, or social services

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: August 1, 2025
Competition Number: 97-25/26
Location: Lake Country, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a Casual Program Area Leader to support recreation programs for kids at Lake Country Clubs. In this role, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment where kids can explore new skills, build confidence, and feel like they belong.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 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 are met.
• Supervise and interact with children and youth in a positive and supportive manner to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
• Transport participants in Agency Vans to various sites for recreational purposes.
• Establish open communication with parents/caregivers.
• Plan and implement activities and special events for the program.
• Promote public awareness of and support for the program by producing promotional materials and attending community events.
• Maintain related records and statistics and produce reports as required.

Qualifications

• A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or other social services.
• Current First Aid certificate
• Class 5 Driver License
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check

Work Details

This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership. Hours: Casual hours are available based on program needs. Must be available Tuesday to Saturday, evenings and days. Rate of Pay: $19.82 per hour. Closing Date: September 1, 2025.

Equal Opportunity

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 accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.