Youth Program Facilitator (After-School)

Boys and Girls Club Okanagan; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive team culture

Ongoing paid professional development

Childcare discounts

Paid sick leave and vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Job summary

The Boys and Girls Club Okanagan seeks a part-time Youth Worker for the Downtown Youth Centre in Kelowna, BC. You will create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for youth, support basic needs, and lead engaging activities that promote growth, connection, and belonging.

Hours are 30 per week, Monday–Friday, 2pm–8pm, with a pay rate of $20.62 per hour. The role emphasizes supportive teamwork with families and volunteers and offers professional development and benefits where available.

Qualifications

• Diploma, certificate, or relevant experience working with children or youth in recreation, education, or social services.
• Current First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of the Agency’s screening process, including a Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Development, implementation and evaluation of programs and activities for youth.
• Encourage and facilitate member participation in activities; provides guidance, instructions, positive encouragement and direction.
• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of support services to youths.
• Create and develop engaging virtual programs for youth aligned with best practices and core programming areas.
• Supervises and ensures the safety of youth. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Maintain and model appropriate personal boundaries with clients.
• Work with youth, families, staff and volunteers to support youth during challenging times.
• Encourage independence, choices, decision-making and problem solving in youth.
• Foster growth of self-esteem and self-concept in an environment that is welcoming and supportive.
• Encourage participation and community involvement amongst the youth.

Skills

First Aid Certification

Criminal Record Check

Education

Diploma/Certificate or relevant experience in youth recreation/education/social services

Job description

The Boys and Girls Club Okanagan seeks a part-time Youth Worker for the Downtown Youth Centre in Kelowna, BC. You will create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for youth, support basic needs, and lead engaging activities that promote growth, connection, and belonging.

Hours are 30 per week, Monday–Friday, 2pm–8pm, with a pay rate of $20.62 per hour. The role emphasizes supportive teamwork with families and volunteers and offers professional development and benefits where available.