Program Leader
Date Posted: July 11, 2025
Competition Number: 73-25/26
Locations: West Kelowna, BC
Glenrosa Elementary
Hudson Road Club
Bgc Okanagan is hiring a Program Leader for our Program at Glenrosa After School Program. Come work in partnership with a highly experienced school-age care provider in a fun and dynamic environment! Step into a world where every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families!
The Program Leader will join an amazing team of childcare staff within the Glenrosa After School Program. This position is perfect for someone looking for part-time work, passionate about working with kids and ready to be a part of a fun environment where you get to have fun and a positive impact on the lives of children.
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Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and participate in quality and diverse recreational, social, and/or educational programming.
Provide direct supervision of members, and ensure their health, safety, and wellness.
Mentors, guides and leads Activity Leaders within the program and activities.
Build relationships with the children, youth, and families within their designated programs. Establishes open communication with parents/caregivers.
Use Club vans to pick up members from school and transport to various sites if required.
Prepare nutritious snacks and meals for members
Provides group and/or individual behavior management and support.
Ensures Agency Policies and Procedures, Program Operating Standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Risk Management requirements and general safety standards are met.
Qualifications:
Education in childcare and/or experience planning, implementing and evaluating childcare programs.
20 hour responsible adult training or willingness to obtain internally upon hire
First Aid Certificate and Food Safe or willingness to obtain
Class 5 Driver’s License or willingness to obtain Class 4 DL as soon as possible for some roles
Must be at least 19 years of age as per licensing requirements
Successful completion of Agency screening including a Criminal Record Check
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Rate of Pay: $20.41 per hour
Closing Date: Open until filled
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
