Program Leader

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A community youth organization is seeking a part-time Program Leader in Vernon, BC to support school-aged programs. The role involves developing engaging activities, supervising children, and fostering open communication with families. Applicants should have childcare education/experience and a First Aid certificate. This position provides opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Pay is $20.41 per hour with shared benefits.

Benefits

Cost-shared benefit plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Discounts on childcare

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating childcare programs.
• Must be at least 19 years of age as per licensing requirements.
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and participate in quality and diverse programming.
• Provide direct supervision of members and ensure their health, safety, and wellness.
• Build relationships with children, youth, and families within designated programs.

Skills

Childcare expertise

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

Education in childcare

First Aid Certificate

Food Safe certification

Job description

Overview

Program Leader – Vernon, BC (Mission Hill)

Date Posted: September 9, 2025

Competition Number: 128-25/26

Location: Mission Hill, Vernon, BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a part-time Program Leader to support our School Aged Programs at the Mission Hill Club, Vernon. It’s the best place for kids to be when the bell rings! For over 60 years, we’ve been creating safe, engaging spaces where children can play, create, and connect after school.

• Join an organization where every day you support kids in discovering where they belong.
• Enjoy a workplace that prioritizes your growth with sponsored professional development, leadership training, and opportunities to thrive.
• We support our team with a cost-shared benefit plan, paid vacation and sick time, and discounts on childcare.
• Be part of a positive, inclusive environment where your ideas, initiative, and energy are truly valued.

If you’re passionate about working with children and want a role where every day makes a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and participate in quality and diverse recreational, social, and/or educational programming.
• Provide direct supervision of members, and ensure their health, safety, and wellness.
• Mentor, guide and lead Activity Leaders within the program and activities.
• Build relationships with the children, youth, and families within their designated programs. Establish open communication with parents/caregivers.
• Use Club vans to pick up members from school and transport to various sites if required.
• Prepare nutritious snacks and meals for members.
• Provide group and/or individual behavior management and support.
• Ensure Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Education in childcare and/or experience planning, implementing and evaluating childcare programs.
• First Aid Certificate and Food Safe or willingness to obtain
• Class 5 Driver’s License and/or willingness to obtain Class 4 DL as soon as possible for some roles
• Must be at least 19 years of age as per licensing requirements
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm with the possibility of additional hours during school closures.

Rate of Pay: $20.41 per hour plus shared benefits

Closing Date: Open until filled

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. 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.