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Recreation Leader - Summer Job Role - South Okanagan
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Penticton, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Life Guard / Summer Day Camp Leader - West Kelowna
Thrive Kids Canada —West Kelowna, BC
- $22 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Vision care
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Summer Day Camp Leader/ Life Guard
Thrive Kids Canada —Kelowna, BC
- $20–$22 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Vision care
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Activity Program Leader - School Aged Programs (South Okanagan)
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Penticton, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Recreation Leader - Summer Job Role - Kelowna
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Kelowna, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Recreation Leader - Summer Job Role - South Kelowna - Mission
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Kelowna, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Summer Day Camp Program Leader (Central Okanagan)
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Kelowna, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Activity Program Leader - School Age Programs (Central Okanagan)
YMCA of Southern Interior BC —Kelowna, BC
- $18.25 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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UBC Faculty of Forestry —Kelowna, BC
- $4,970.92–$7,141.92 a month
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Program Leader – Recreation (Canada Summer Jobs)
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $21.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
Program Leader – Recreation (Canada Summer Jobs)
BGC Okanagan —Kelowna, BC
- $21.02 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- No university degree
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Recreation Leader - Summer Job Role - South Okanagan

YMCA of Southern Interior BC
Penticton, BC

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Job details

Permanent

Skills

CPR Certification
Working with children
First Aid Certification
Class 4 Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

Love working with kids and making summer memories? Recreation Leaders bring energy, connection, and impact. We’re looking for playful, dependable, big-hearted humans who want to have fun, grow their skills, and make a real difference in kids’ lives, one camp day at a time.

This incredible role is a temporary position for 9 weeks with 35-40 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!

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

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.

We’d love to hear from people with:

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

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 (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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Responsible Adult
Child Protection Training
Criminal Record Check
YMCA Orientation

Preferred

Class 4 Driver's License
Emergency First Aid (CPR)

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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