Youth Program Leader

Douglas College; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Youth Program Leader for its Summer Programs running from July 2 to August 29, 2025. This role involves leading activities and supporting operational functions of youth events while ensuring a safe environment for participants. Successful candidates will demonstrate leadership skills, relevant experience, and have a commitment to fostering youth development.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development funding

Access to Fitness Centres and Classes

Qualifications

• Experience with youth programming is an asset.
• CPR and First Aid training (AED training is an asset).
• Related industry training, certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead program activities.
• Develop and implement camp lesson plans.
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Program Delivery

Youth Programming

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Salary Range: $18.00 to $25.00 per hour. Salary is based on education, experience and certifications.

The Opportunity

The Sports Institute is seeking applications for our Summer Programs for the period of July 2 to August 29, 2025. The Youth Program Leader is to provide leadership, program delivery and support the operational functions of the Sport Institute youth programs, activities and events. This position reports to the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations and receives supervision and daily direction from the Program Coordinator, Sports Institute.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

The Sports Institute is seeking applications for Summer Programs for the period from June 24 to August 29, 2025. The Youth Program Leader is to provide leadership, program delivery and support the operational functions of the Sport Institute youth programs, activities and events. This position reports to the Program Coordinator, Sports Institute and receives direction from the Program Coordinator and the Manager, Athletic and Recreation Operations.

Collaborates with the Youth Program Coordinator to:

• Support the organizing, coordinating and delivery of programs, activities and events;
• Lead program activities;
• Conduct operational and administrative responsibilities as directed;
• Develop and implement camp lesson plans;
• Support program, activity, and event set up/take down;
• Adhere and uphold to College policies, procedures and department processes;
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff;
• Report incidents and accidents through established policies, procedures and processes in consultation with the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations and Director, Athletics and Recreation.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Post-secondary education, or combination of work/education experience;
• Experience with youth programming is an asset;
• CPR and First Aid training ( AED training is an asset);
• Related industry training, certification, i.e. High Five, Coaching Canada Association, Early Childhood Development, Child and Youth Care, etc. is preferred;
• Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable sector check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.

Additional Information

Applicants need to be available from June 23 to June 25 (training) with programs beginning July 2 to August 29, 2025, for Summer Programs. Full-time, Part-time and On-call positions are available during these periods. Youth programs will be held at the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses and several satellite locations such as Town Centre Park. Shifts may be half or full days. Work hours will depend on availability but will occur between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Camps requiring specific instructors include:

• Tennis
• Computers

Candidates with skills in either or both areas of expertise are preferred.

Posting Number

Posting Number 02485SA

Position Title

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated Start Date 06/23/2025

End Date

End Date 08/29/2025

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

How To Apply

Open Date

Open Date 06/03/2025

Close Date

Close Date 06/13/2025

Open Until Filled No

Minimum Number of References

Equity Statement

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Criminal Record Checks will be required for all successful candidates.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * 1. Are you a current or recent Douglas College student?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 2. Are you a current Douglas College employee (or have worked for the College within the last 6 months)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 3. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 4. If you have a valid work or study permit, please indicate the expiry date. (enter n/a if not applicable).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you available to work Monday to Friday (half or full days), every day for the period of July 2 to August 29? Note: No camps on statutory holidays (approximate working hours fall between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm).There will be three full days of mandatory training from June 23 to 25 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 8. Which campus location are you available to work at?
  • New Westminster
  • Coquitlam Campus
  • New Westminster and Coquitlam Campuses
  • None of the above

(Open Ended Question)

• * 9. Do you have a current, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including the vulnerable sector check)
  • Yes
  • No
• * 10. Do you have current First Aid Certification? If yes, please specify the type. If no, please enter n/a.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 11. Do you have any coaching/teaching certifications? If yes, please specify the type. If no, please enter n/a.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * 12. Do you have previous experience leading and/or assisting with youth programs/camps?
  • Leading
  • Assisting
  • Leading & Assisting
  • None of the above
• * Please select the option that best describes your availability for the term of employment described in this opportunity.
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
• * Please describe any dates that you are unavailable to work during the described term of employment.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents
• References with Contact Information
• Transcripts and/or Credentials
• Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Verification