Program Leader (Casual)

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; East Central Okanagan Electoral Area; On-site; CAD 23,889 - 34,024; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing paid professional development

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan is seeking a Casual Program Leader to support School Aged Child Care Programs in Vernon, BC. This role is all about creating safe and engaging environments for children after school.

Applicants should have education or equivalent experience in childcare, along with a passion for mentoring youth. The position offers on-call hours, a supportive team culture, and regular paid professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education in childcare and/or experience planning, implementing and evaluating childcare programs.
• At least one year of recent related experience.
• First Aid Certificate and Food Safe or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreational, social, and educational programming.
• Supervise members and ensure their health and safety.
• Build relationships with children, youth, and families.

Skills

Childcare Planning

First Aid

Communication

Supervision

Education

Education in childcare

Completion of a relevant course

Job description

Program Leader (Casual)

Date Posted: June 19, 2026

Competition Number: 76-26/27

Location: SD 22 Sites: Alexis Park, Ellison, Mission Hill, Harwood

Looking for a job that’s fun and truly meaningful?

BGC Okanagan is hiring a casual Program Leader to support our School Aged Child Care Programs in Vernon, BC. 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.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and participate in quality and diverse recreational, social, and/or educational programming.
• Orients new families and members to the program and club.
• Provide direct supervision of members, and ensure their health, safety, and wellness.
• Mentors, guides and leads Activity Leaders within the program and activities.
• Build relationships with the children, youth, and families within their designated programs. Establishes 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
• Provides group and/or individual behaviour management and support.
• Ensures 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.
• One (1) year recent related experience
• 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)
• First Aid Certificate and Food Safe or willingness to obtain
• Must be at least 19 years of age as per licensing requirements
• Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check

Hours: casual/on-call hours available

Rate of Pay: $21.02 per hour

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.