If the following sounds like a good day at work, then this job might be for you!

Reporting to the Child Care Manager, the Child Care Supervisor is a key member of the Child Care team, who will:

• Actively interact with children ages 5-12 as a play partner

• Support optimal developmental growth through play-based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, arts and crafts, drama, games, team building, community out trips, swimming, daily physical activity, outdoor play, and sports

• Be responsible for direct leading and supervising of staff and children, including supervision, safety, program planning, and instilling the Y's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, inclusion, and honesty

• Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate specific expectations of curriculum to ensure YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum is maintained

• Guide, coach, and provide feedback to leaders during program times

• Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues

• Support and understand sensitive member family experiences and situations, while compassionately guiding children's behaviors

• Actively ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all child care settings and outings

• Participate in and promotes YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives and philanthropy

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Valid class 4 driver’s license (or willingness to obtain)

• Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards)

• Completed Responsible Adult Certification – 20 hours of professional education in Child Development, or Health, Nutrition, Safety, or Behaviour Guidance.

• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C

• 2 years experience working with children

• 3 years supervisory experience in a team setting

• Proficient with Microsoft Programs including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel

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 in nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check 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 color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

• This is a full-time position: Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 8:30am & 1:00pm - 6:00pm.

Application deadline: August 8, 2025

Experience

Required

• 3 year(s): Experience working with children
• 2 year(s): Supervisory experience in a team setting

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Emergency First Aid (CPR)
• Class 4 Driver's License
• Evidence BC Immunization

Behaviors

Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization