Recreation Program Coordinator

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys and Girls Club Okanagan is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator for the summer to plan and coordinate activities for children aged 7-13. This temporary role from July 2 to August 22, 2025, offers a chance to make a positive impact in the community while developing leadership skills. The position requires supervisory experience and a commitment to providing quality recreational programs.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• One year supervisory or administrative experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within three months.
• Class 4 Drivers License or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned program and ensure needs of children and families are met.
• Assist with recruitment of program staff and volunteers.
• Manage program budgets and ensure effective communication with staff and families.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Education

Diploma in a related human/social service field

Job description

Recreation Program Coordinator

Date Posted: May 21, 2025

Competition Number: 33-25/26

Locations: Kelowna/West Kelowna, BC

• Rutland Club
• Martin Ave Club
• West Kelowna Club

BGC Okanagan is hiring a summer student for the Program Coordinator role for our Kelowna and West Kelowna Clubs.It’s a great opportunity to work with awesome kids and an amazing team member. Recreation Program Coordinator is tasked with planning and coordinating recreation programs to ensure that BGC Okanagan offers high quality recreational activities for kids ages 7-13 years. Our program includes many adventure days and excursions across Okanagan, and day to day the Program Coordinator ensure that our activities go as smoothly as possible. This role is temporary for the period from July 2 till August 22, 2025.

Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth in our community.

• At BGC Okanagan, we don't just offer jobs – we offer life-changing opportunities.
• Imagine a journey where your professional development isn’t just encouraged – it’s sponsored.
• Feeling ambitious? Our leadership programs will catapult you to new heights, unleashing your full potential and empowering you to lead with confidence.

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of an assigned program. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates plans and programs designed to ensure that the needs of children, youth, and families are met. Ensures that program standards, guidelines and policies of BGCO are maintained and that all licensing requirements are met.
• Assists with the recruitment of program staff and volunteers including conducting interviews, selection, hiring, and orientation.
• Authority for the day-to-day direction, performance feedback of program staff and volunteers. Addresses staff workplace issues and assists in resolving workplace disputes.
• Ensures that accurate program and client records are maintained, and that confidentiality is a priority.
• Responsible for the co-ordination of quality and diverse programming. Works closely with the Manager on program development, procedures, and evaluations.
• Manages program budgets.
• Ensures effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications:

• Recent related experience includes one-year supervisory or administrative experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience and/or Diploma in a related human/ social service field.
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within three months
• Class 4 Drivers License or willingness to obtain
• Successfully completion of the Agency screening process, including criminal record check

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

Rate of Pay: $25.43 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. 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.