Recreation Program Coordinator

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

Job summary

A community youth organization in Lake Country is seeking a Recreation Program Coordinator to oversee operations of recreation programs aimed at children and youth. The role involves staff supervision, program development, budget management, and ensuring the needs of families are met. A diploma in a related field and relevant experience are required. This is a full-time role with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Cost-shared benefit plan

Paid vacation

Childcare discounts

Professional development sponsorship

Qualifications

• Three years of recent related experience including supervisory experience.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid Certification within three months.
• Successful completion of the Agency screening process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned recreation programs.
• Ensure program standards and licensing requirements are met.
• Assist in recruitment of program staff and volunteers.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Education

Diploma in a related human/social service field

Tools

First Aid Certification

Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Job description

Overview

Recreation Program Coordinator

Date Posted: September 5, 2025

Competition Number: 124-25/26

Location: Lake Country, BC

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

BGC Okanagan is hiring a Program Coordinator for our Lake Country Club. 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!
• With our cost-shared benefit plan, paid vacation, sick time, and childcare discounts, we’ve got your back every step of the way.
• 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 – because Opportunity Changes Everything!

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned recreation programs. Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate plans and programs designed to ensure that the needs of children, youth, and families are met.
• Ensure that program standards, guidelines and policies of BGCO are maintained and that all licensing requirements are met.
• Assist 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. Address staff workplace issues and assist in resolving workplace disputes.
• Ensure that accurate program and client records are maintained, and that confidentiality is a priority.
• Responsible for the co-ordination of quality and diverse programming. Work closely with the Manager on program development, procedures, and evaluations.
• Manage program budgets.
• Ensure effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Three years of recent related experience including 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 5 Driver’s Licence and willingness to obtain Class 4 DL.
• Successful completion of the Agency screening process, including criminal record check.

This position is open to all applicants.

This position requires union membership.

Details

Hours: 35 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, mix of days, evenings, and Saturdays required

Rate of Pay: $24.69 per hour

Closing Date: September 15th, 2025

Note: This description includes an equal opportunity employer statement and accessibility considerations. 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.