Youth Worker

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

Youth Worker

Date: August 10, 2026

Competition Number: 122-26/27

Locations: Downtown Youth Centre - Kelowna, BC

BGC Okanagan is seeking a part-time Youth Worker to join our team at the Downtown Youth Centre. As a Youth Worker, you’ll create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for youth, support their basic needs, and lead engaging activities that promote growth, connection, and belonging.

BGC Okanagan provide safe, supportive spaces where children, youth, and families can explore new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.

Here’s what we offer when you join our team:

• A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
• Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
• Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
• Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
• A comprehensive benefits plan

If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made.

Key Duties and 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.

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.

Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 2pm-8pm

Rate of Pay: $20.62 per hour

Closing Date: Open until filled

As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression.

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