Before and After School Program Staff, Team Leader

**Date Posted**: August 26th, 2025

**Position Title**: Team Leader

**Location**: Malkin Park YMCA Kids Club (3250 W 43 Ave, Vancouver, BC)**

**Term**: Permanent, Full-Time

**Hours**: 35 hours per week

**Shift**: Monday-Friday 7:30am-9:00am & 2:30pm-6:00pm + admin

**Start Date**: As soon as possible

**Salary**: $24.82 per hour

**Reports To**: Supervisor
- Morning shift will be at Kerrisdale YMCA Kids Club (5555 Carnarvon St)

**Benefits**:

- Competitive vacation and paid sick time
- Generous employer-matched pension plan
- Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
- Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Extensive Employee assistance program
- Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
- Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community
- _Some benefits may vary based on employment terms_

**Nature & Scope**

**Lead with Purpose** We’re seeking a passionate and organized Team Lead to oversee our inclusive before and after school program for children ages 5-12. In this dynamic role, you’ll supervise and mentor a team of staff and volunteers, plan and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all children and families. You’ll be responsible for child-centered programming, active supervision, conflict resolution, and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and community partners. Additional duties include preparing healthy snacks, maintaining a clean and professional space, and handling administrative tasks such as payroll and budget tracking. If you’re a strong communicator with a heart for inclusion and leadership, we’d love to hear from you

**Major Responsibilities**-**_in this position, you will_**:

- Design and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities for children.
- Provide direct supervision and mentorship to staff and volunteers.
- Foster a positive, inclusive environment through child-centered programming.
- Build strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
- Manage administrative duties including payroll and budget tracking.
- Ensure active supervision and safety of all children at all times.
- Prepare and serve nutritious snacks.
- Support children in resolving conflicts and model positive behavior.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and professional program space.
- Uphold all health and safety standards.

**Qualification**-**_you bring_**:

- Must be at least 19 years of age.
- Experience working or volunteering with children.
- At least one year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, or demonstrated leadership qualities in a comparable child-focused environment.
- Emergency First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire).
- Training in child development is considered an asset (YMCA-provided training available).

**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 bc.ymca.ca.

**Application Process**-**_ready to make a difference?_

**Application Deadline: Until Filled**
- If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.

Does this role sound like a great fit, but you don’t meet every requirement? At YMCA BC, we understand that qualifications and experiences vary. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your background doesn’t perfectly match every qualification.