Childminder, Community Programs - Internals encouraged!

Date Posted: August 26, 2026 Position Title: Childminder, Community Programs Location: John Tod Center Y (150 Wood St, Kamloops, BC V2B 0G6) Term: Casual/On-call Hours: Hours may vary Start Date: As soon as possible, September or October start preferred Salary: Starting at $18.90 per hour Reports To: Supervisor; Child, Youth, and Family Benefits: * Competitive vacation and paid sick time * Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home * Training and Professional Development Opportunities * Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community *Some benefits may vary based on employment terms Nature & Scope The Childminder, Community Programs report to the Supervisor, Child, Youth and Family and work collaboratively with other members of the YMCA team to provide a safe and fun environment for our child, youth, and family programming. Childminder staff will be responsible for the care, safety and well-being of multiple children of children aged 3 months to 8 years old while their caregivers take part in onsite YMCA BC programs. Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will: * Lead programs in a positive and professional manner. * Build meaningful relationships through positive daily interaction with YMCA members, visitors, and colleagues. * Develop lesson plans for various programs and administer progressive evaluations for participants. * Ensure program design, layout, and offerings meet the needs of all participants at various levels. * Lead program delivery, while ensuring contents meet the appropriate criteria and outline. * Perform general administrative duties and record-keeping responsibilities. * Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels. * Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained. * Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas. * Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required. * Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed. Qualification-you bring: * First Aid Level 1 with C CPR. * Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references. * Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date. About YMCA BC: By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John. As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health. We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all. YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at ymcabc.ca. Application Process-ready to make a difference? We invite you to apply today and find your WHY! Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre) Application Deadline: Until filled * Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application. You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application. * If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step. * If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests. Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations. YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department. Thank you for your interest and application.

The childminder is responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of children aged 3 months to 8 years while their caregivers participate in YMCA programs. They also lead program activities, maintain a clean environment, and perform administrative record-keeping tasks.

Candidates must possess First Aid Level 1 with C CPR certification. Additionally, the role requires three satisfactory references and a successful criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search.

• Competitive vacation • Paid sick time • Free YMCA gym membership • Y@Home access • Training and professional development opportunities

• Time managementPreferred
• First AidPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Childcare
• Program leadership
• Relationship building
• Lesson planning
• Safety management
• Administrative duties
• Record-keeping
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Time management
• Program Design
• Record Keeping
• Professionalism
• ADP Workforce Now
• Administrative Functions
• Planning
• First Aid
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Community Health
• Disabilities
• Health Equity
• Lesson Planning
• Punctuality
• People Services

• Social Services
• Education
• Administrative
• Sports & Recreation
• Childminder
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week