Recreation Program Coordinator

1 week ago

Vernon BC VT Y, Canada BGC Okanagan Full time $24,690 - $51,600 per year

Recreation Program Coordinator

Date Posted: November 3, 2025

Competition Number: 181-25/26

Location: Vernon, BC

Want to make a difference while having fun?

Join BGC Okanagan as a Program Coordinator and bring energy, creativity, and heart to our recreation programs for kids at the Vernon Club . You'll inspire confidence, spark new skills, and create lasting memories for the young people in your community.

Here's what we offer when you join our team:

  • A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
  • Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
  • Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
  • Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
  • A comprehensive benefits plan

So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned recreation programs. Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates plans and programs designed to ensure that the needs of children, youth, and families are met. Ensures that program standards, guidelines and policies of BGCO are maintained and that all licensing requirements are met.
  • Assists with the recruitment of program staff and volunteers including conducting interviews, selection, hiring, and orientation.
  • Authority for the day-to-day direction, performance feedback of program staff and volunteers. Addresses staff workplace issues and assists in resolving workplace disputes.
  • Ensures that accurate program and client records are maintained, and that confidentiality is a priority.
  • Responsible for the co-ordination of quality and diverse programming. Works closely with the Manager on program development, procedures, and evaluations.
  • Manages program budgets.
    Ensures effective communication with staff and families.

Qualifications:

  • Three (3) years recent related experience including one-year supervisory or administrative experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience and/or Diploma in a related human/ social service field.
  • Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills.
  • First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within three months
  • Class 5 Drivers Licence and willingness to obtain Class 4
    Successfully completion of the Agency screening process, including criminal record check

Please Note:

  • This position is open to all applicants
    This position requires union membership

Hours: 35 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, evenings and days.

Rate of Pay: $24.69 per hour

Closing Date: November 14, 2025

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.

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