Team Lead, Beyond the Bell

Ymca Bc; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive vacation time

Paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership

Y@Home

Training and Professional Development

Job summary

YMCA BC’s Beyond the Bell program at Glenview Elementary in Prince George is hiring a Team Lead to support after-school activities for grades 1–5, supervise staff, plan engaging literacy, numeracy and recreational activities, and model the Y’s values.

You will work 2:00–5:30 pm, 17.5 hours per week, temporary part-time with a September start. Competitive benefits include vacation, sick time, a free YMCA gym membership, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, including those facing barriers.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Strong communication, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse children and families.
• Current First Aid/CPR and Foodsafe certificates or willingness to obtain.
• Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the staff team in the Beyond the Bell program.
• Plan academic and program activities for grades 1–5.
• Operate the program in the Coordinator's absence following Y policies.
• Build healthy relationships with children, staff and caregivers.
• Act as play partner, homework helper and engage children 6–11.
• Support implementation of educational activities, literacy, numeracy and physical activity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Foodsafe Certificate

Job description

Position Title: Team Lead, Beyond the Bell

Location: Glenview Elementary School (7310 Cluff Rd, Prince George, BC V2K 2M3)

Term: Temporary, Part-Time

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm-5:30pm

Start Date: September 16, 2026

End Date: May 28, 2027

Salary: $20.63 per hour

Reports To: Coordinator, Beyond the Bell

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

At the YMCA BC, people are our greatest asset and we are proud to be an employer of choice. Working at the YMCA BC means you are part of a fun, positive team in an environment of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and inclusivity. The YMCA BC is committed to providing our community the support it needs to thrive through employment, youth services, and programming for families and seniors. We believe a vibrant, healthy community is one in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection.

The YMCA Beyond the Bell Program is an after-school program for children grades 1-5 that provides tutoring, skills development, physical activity, and social engagement. The Team Lead will assist in leading the program and staff team while working directly under the Beyond the Bell Program Coordinator. They will help prepare activities and snacks, direct staff and work directly with children in the program when it is running. In the absence of the coordinator, the Team Lead will be the acting supervisor in the program.

The Team Lead Position will follow the Beyond the Bell structure and curriculum, utilizing a 1 to 5 leader to child ratio, and instilling the Y's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, and inclusivity. Children will be actively engaged in improving social, numeric and literacy skills while participating in academics, sports, outdoor play, arts and crafts.

Major Responsibilities - in this position, you will:

• Leadership
• Academic and program planning for children of grades 1-5
• Operation of program while the Coordinator is away, within the Y's child behavior management guidelines
• Building healthy relationships with children, staff, caregivers, school employees
• Being a play partner and homework helper and enjoy interacting with children ages 6-11
• Assisting with implementation of educational programming, interactive play, literacy skills, numeracy skills, science based learning, physical activity, and social skills
• Encouraging a safe workplace and ensuring policies and procedures are followed

Qualification - you bring:

• Relevant experience, training, and education working or volunteering with children, especially those facing barriers or who are neurodiverse.
• Leadership experience considered an asset
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
• Ability to work individually and in groups with diverse children and their families
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Foodsafe Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

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.