School Age Leader, Support

Position Title: School Age leader, Support & Inclusion

Term: Temporary, Part-time

Hours: 12.5 hours per week

Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm - 5:00pm

*Sites are open on Pro D days and there is potential to work during breaks

Start Date: September 8th, 2026

End Date : March 31st, 2027

Salary: $23.14 per hour

Reports To: Team Leader

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Access to YMCA gym facilities at locations where we maintain physical sites +
• 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 your community

Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

Nature & Scope

We are seeking a Support & Inclusion school age leader for our before and after school program for Children age 5-12 years old. In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, strength-based support to children, including those with diverse needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and full participation. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team to create an inclusive environment, contribute to individualized care plans, and deliver engaging,developmentally-appropriate programs that promote learning, wellness, and belonging.

This role also involves maintaining active supervision, supporting positive behaviour, building relationships with children and families, and helping to create a safe, welcoming program space.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, compassionate, and strengths-based support to children with diverse needs, ensuring their full participation, safety, engagement, and overall well-being.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care and support plans while promoting each child’s strengths and supporting areas for growth.
• Implement and monitor the success of behaviour support strategies in alignment with individual care and support plans.
• Collaborate with the program team to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where all children feel a sense of belonging.
• Support the development and delivery of high-quality,developmentally-appropriate programs for children ages 5-12, aligned with YMCA standards, A Place to Connect curriculum, and legislative requirements.
• Design and lead indoor and outdoor activities that engage children of all abilities and backgrounds.
• Promote learning, wellness, inclusion, and positive self- esteem through program leadership.
• Maintain active supervision at all times, ensuring compliance with YMCA, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), and all health, safety, and legal standards.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, staff, volunteers, and community partners to support exceptional program delivery.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to new staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Interact directly with children to deliver child-centered programming, support positive behaviour, and guide conflict resolution.
• Implement inclusive practices and provide individualized support, including enhanced supervision ratios where required.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized program spaces and prepare nutritious snacks in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with participants and partners while supporting organizational initiatives and fundraising efforts.

Qualification

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Bring experience supporting children with diverse needs in childcare, school, or recreational settings, ideally with those aged 5-12
• Are knowledgeable in inclusive practices,whole child development, positive youth development, behaviour support strategies, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional leaning.
• Are confident planning and leading inclusive indoor and outdoor activities that support learning and development
• Able to build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, schools and community partners
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a strong track record of reliability and commitment
• Understand (or are willing to learn) YMCA standards, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), and health and safety requirements
• Take pride in maintaining clean, organized, and welcoming program environments
• Comfortable with day-to-day responsibilities such as snack preparation and general program upkeep
• Demonstrate clear communication, professionalism, discretion, an