Alex House, as a neighbourhood house, takes an assets-based approach to working in community, understanding the potential of each individual to contribute to the wellness of our shared community, regardless of what brings them through our doors for the very first time. Alex House is deeply committed to decolonizing our approach, looking at all of our work through a decolonizing lens.
We are seeking a mindful, passionate, and collaborative Child and Youth Recreation Leader to join our Team for the summer. Alex House values reciprocity, honoring the skills, strengths and beings that people are. In this role, you will have opportunity to share your unique strengths, knowledge, skills and grow in areas like, collaboration, communication to name a few, working on creative and innovative projects and programs. In your time with us, this summer, we will provide job specific training, support, skill development, and overall career development.
Accountability: The Child and Youth Recreation Leader positions will join a dynamic team at Alex House to assist in supervising, planning, organizing implementing programs in community for children, youth and their families. The Child and Youth Recreation Leader works under the direction of the Director of Strategy & Implementation or designate. The role includes working at children’s camps, and children and youth programs, Youth space, and helping to plan and facilitate Neighbourhood Fun night events as well as other summer program initiatives. The position works collaboratively with diverse community participants, team members and volunteers (youth and community) to support the development and evaluation of community programs.
Our work is centered on inclusion and equity, to build social connection and to break down discrimination through community building. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
● Experience working with vulnerable populations including children, youth and families and seniors in a social recreational setting.
● Plan, implement, run and evaluate recreational activities and programs for children and youth in summer programming and summer camps for children and youth, at Camp Alex the Youth space and GBK Kids.
● Establish rapport, and initiate, develop and maintain supportive trusting culturally safe relationships with children, youth and their families.
● Provide innovative and meaningful children’s programming incorporating food rescue and sustainability practices environmental stewardship, leadership social emotional learning, health and wellness, social justice, community safety and engagement activities. This can include community garden projects.
● Co-creating/program plan, co-facilitate and evaluate Neighbourhood Fun Nights 2026 which are events that build community connection, belonging and connect neighbours, including families, seniors, youth and community. Assist in day-to-day marketing and promotion of activities, including social media platforms.
● Administrative tasks, including acquiring program materials, tracking weekly program statistics, compiling narrative reports, and accurate records of program expenses.
● Assist in day-to-day marketing and promotion of activities, including social media platforms.
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate will be a student pursuing diploma/degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education, recreation programmer education, sociology, health sciences, counselling or related field.
- Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations including children, youth and families and seniors in a social recreational or community
- Prior volunteer or work experience with vulnerable populations
- Demonstrated experience working with children and youth implementing programs and community events
- Demonstrated understanding of Cultural Safety, and Cultural Humility and approaching the work through a decolonized lens.
- Clear criminal record check
- Standard First Aid/CPR certificate & Food-Safe or willingness to obtain
- Fluency in a second language an asset
Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs Requirements):
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
What You’ll Gain:
- Practical experience in youth programming and community development.
- Leadership, facilitation skills.
- Opportunities to express your creativity and make a meaningful impact.
- A supportive, fun, and inclusive work environment.
How To Apply:
This is an 8-week TERM full-time, 35-hour position from June to August 2026, (Monday-Friday with some evening work required) with an annual hiring range $21.54. **Availability for 8 weeks of full-time work is required.
This position will remain open until filled. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by email with subject line: Canada Summer Jobs C&Y Recreation Leader worker to: [email protected]
We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for interviews. No phone calls please.
For more information about Alex House visit www.alexhouse.net
The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on diversity and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and identities to consider applying for the position. Our total compensation and benefits package reflects our commitment to our team and their family.
Pay: $21.54 per hour
Work Location: In person
