If the following sounds like meaningful work, this might be the job for you!

• Support high quality program planning; incorporating the Y's values
• Maintain safety and supervision in accordance with provincial licensing requirements and standards
• Operate the center as per the Y's child behavior management guidelines
• Build healthy relationships with children, parents, teachers, colleagues and external stakeholders
• Actively interact with children ages 6-12 as a play partner and homework helper
• Support implementation of play based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, drama, games, team building, daily physical activity, and sports
• Promotes philanthropy and volunteerism through the YMCA

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Enthusiastic and positive nature

• Have a willingness to help and make a difference in a child's future. On the job training will be provided

• Certificate/diploma/degree in a related field, and/or ECE Assistant certification (considered an asset)

• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and execute work with minimal support, in an environment with many urgent and competing priorities.

• Models sensitivity to the diverse needs of participants, such as literacy, emotional, social, behavioural, and cultural differences and who can ensure participant information is kept confidential

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills

• Proficient computer skills including use of Microsoft Office tools

Required Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission, Vision, and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.

• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.

• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety, and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, coach, etc.)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of colour and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
All candidates selected for an interview will have their interview requested for July 16th during the YMCA Community Hiring Fair

Position Start Date: September 2, 2025