School Age Leader, Support & Inclusion

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Richmond; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation & sick time

YMCA gym facilities access

Extended Medical & Dental Benefits

Training & Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Reduced childcare rates

Community impact as a charity

Job summary

YMCA BC is seeking a Support & Inclusion school age leader for before/after school programs for children aged 5–12 at Manoah YMCA Kids Club in Richmond, BC. You’ll provide compassionate, strength-based support, ensuring safety, participation, and well-being within an inclusive team.

You will collaborate on individualized care plans, implement behaviour strategies, and deliver engaging, developmentally-appropriate activities aligned with YMCA standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Experience supporting children with diverse needs in childcare, school, or recreational settings.
• Knowledgeable in inclusive practices, whole child development, and positive youth development.
• Capable of planning and leading inclusive activities for 5–12 year olds.
• Able to build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and partners.
• Familiar with YMCA standards, CCFL, and health and safety requirements.
• Proactive in maintaining clean, organized spaces and snacks preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, strengths-based support to children with diverse needs.
• Develop and review individualized care plans to support growth.
• Implement behaviour support strategies per care plans.
• Collaborate with team to foster inclusive, welcoming environment.
• Deliver high-quality programs for ages 5–12 aligned with YMCA standards.
• Lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities for diverse abilities.
• Maintain supervision and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Build relationships with families, staff and community partners.
• Mentor new staff and volunteers to support teamwork.
• Interact with children to deliver child-centered programming and conflict resolution.
• Provide inclusive practices and enhanced supervision when needed.
• Keep spaces safe, clean and snack preparation compliant with guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with participants and support fundraising efforts.

Skills

Inclusive practices

Child development

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

First Aid & CPR

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

First Aid & CPR training

Job description

Location: Manoah YMCA Kids Club, 10111 Fourth Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 1V

Term: Permanent, Part-time

Hours: 8 hours per week

*Sites are open on Pro D days and there is potential to work during breaks

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $23.14 per hour

Reports To: Team Leader

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites + Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits**
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts your community

**Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

Join Our Team! We are seeking a Support & Inclusion school age leader for our before and after school program for Children age 5-12 years old. In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, strength-based support to children, including those with diverse needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and full participation. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team to create an inclusive environment, contribute to individualized care plans, and deliver engaging, developmentally-appropriate programs that promote learning, wellness, and belonging.

This role also involves maintaining active supervision, supporting positive behaviour, building relationships with children and families, and helping to create a safe, welcoming program space.

Major Responsibilities

in this position, you will:

• Provide consistent, compassionate, and strengths-based support to children with diverse needs, ensuring their full participation, safety, engagement, and overall well-being.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care and support plans while promoting each child’s strengths and supporting areas for growth.
• Implement and monitor the success of behaviour support strategies in alignment with individual care and support plans.
• Collaborate with the program team to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where all children feel a sense of belonging.
• Support the development and delivery of high-quality, developmentally-appropriate programs for children ages 5–12, aligned with YMCA standards, A Place to Connect curriculum, and legislative requirements.
• Design and lead indoor and outdoor activities that engage children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Promote learning, wellness, inclusion, and positive self- esteem through program leadership.
• Maintain active supervision at all times, ensuring compliance with YMCA, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), and all health, safety, and legal standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support exceptional program delivery.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to new staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Interact directly with children to deliver child-centered programming, support positive behaviour, and guide conflict resolution.
• Implement inclusive practices and provide individualized support, including enhanced supervision ratios where required.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized program spaces and prepare nutritious snacks in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with participants and partners while supporting organizational initiatives and fundraising efforts.

Qualification

you bring:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Bring experience supporting children with diverse needs in childcare, school, or recreational settings, ideally with those aged 5–12
• Are knowledgeable in inclusive practices,whole child development, positive youth development, behaviour support strategies, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional leaning.
• Are confident planning and leading inclusive indoor and outdoor activities that support learning and development
• Able to build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, schools and community partners
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a strong track record of reliability and commitment
• Understand (or are willing to learn) YMCA standards, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), and health and safety requirements
• Take pride in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming program environments
• Comfortable with day-to-day responsibilities such as snack preparation and general program upkeep
• Demonstrate clear communication, professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Take initiative, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and approach challenges with a positive mindset
• Demonstrate strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn new software.
• Emergency First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire is required).
• Completion of 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance, and/or Nutrition is required; YMCA BC offers complimentary training to support this requirement
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide or obtain, prior to starting, a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search.leanin

About YMCA BC

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca .

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.