Join a team where your energy, creativity, and personality actually matter. Recreation Leaders in Day Camp programs are role models, memory-makers, and team players who care deeply about creating safe, fun, and unforgettable experiences for school-age kids.
This incredible role is a temporary position for 9 weeks with 40 hours per week and the potential to continue into a permanent, part-time position. Flexible shifts are available during the week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Applicants must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements, including being between 15–30 years of age, legally entitled to work in Canada, and having a valid Social Insurance Number.
Are you ready to make a difference in children's lives and be part of an amazing team? Apply now to join us as a YMCA Rec Leader for Day Camp programs!
- Plan and lead safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate day camp activities for children ages 5–12, adapting as needed to camper needs and daily conditions.
- Supervise campers to ensure their safety, well-being, and inclusion at all times.
- Build positive relationships with children through encouragement, guidance, and role modelling.
- Support children with diverse needs using a strengths-based and inclusive approach.
- Observe, document, and support behaviour care plans in collaboration with the Program Supervisor.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents/guardians, team members, and supervisors.
- Participate in pre-summer training and ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Assist with camp outings, special events, and community-based activities.
- Maintain clean, organized program spaces and manage equipment and supplies.
- Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards)
- Folks 19 or older to work in Licensed Day Camps with Responsible Adult certification (20 hours of professional development in the area of: Health, Safety, and Nutrition; Child Development; or Guiding and Caring)
- Experience working with children and youth with exceptionalities an asset.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Passion to help children achieve their full potential through purposeful programming and implementation.
- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C (is an asset)
- Valid class 4 operator's license (is an asset)
- Eligibility that meets the Canada Summer Job Program requirements (https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs/youth/plan.html)
- 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.
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 (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.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Required
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Child Protection Training
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Criminal Record Check
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YMCA Orientation
Preferred
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Responsible Adult
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Class 4 Driver's License
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Emergency First Aid (CPR)
Preferred
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Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Preferred
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
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Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
