Activity Leader, Substitute

Casual HCD ECD Vac Paid at 6% Non-Management Kamloops, BC, CA

9 days ago Requisition ID: 10689

Date Posted: September 1, 2026

Position Title: Activity Leader, Substitute

Location: Various Kamloops YMCA School Age Care Centres

YMCA 6th Avenue School Age Child Care (1136 6 Ave, Kamloops, BC V2C 3S1)

YMCA Rayleigh Elementary School Age Child Care (306 Puett Ranch Rd, Kamloops, BC V2H 1M9)

Term: Casual/On-call

Hours: Hours will vary

Shift: Casual/On-call. Call-in shifts can rotate between 2:00pm to 5:30pm. BASC/NID/Breaks when needed.

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

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: $23.14 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor

• 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

Join Our Team We’re seeking a compassionate and collaborative individual to support our inclusive before and after school program for children ages 5–12. In this role, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team to create a welcoming environment where every child—regardless of their needs—can thrive.

You will design and actively participate in activities, provide individualized support as needed, help children navigate conflicts, and model positive behaviours. You’ll also contribute to care plans, support each child’s unique strengths, maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios, and ensure a safe, inclusive space where every child feels valued and supported.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children’s daily experiences while helping foster a strong sense of belonging and growth.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of high-quality, age-appropriate programs (ages 5-12) aligned with YMCA standards, A Place to Connect curriculum, and all legislative requirements.
• Design and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities that promote learning, wellness, and inclusion
• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to new staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, staff, and community partners to ensure exceptional service delivery
• Communicate effectively with participants and partners while supporting organization-wide initiatives and fundraising efforts.
• Create and sustain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment that promotes belonging, confidence, and positive self-esteem in children
• Consistently maintain active supervision and engagement while ensuring full compliance with YMCA, Child Care Licensing (CCFL), health, safety, and legal requirements
• Interact directly with children to deliver child-centered programming, support positive behaviour, and guide conflict resolution.
• Provide individualized support to children, including contributing to the development and implementation of care plans and maintaining enhanced ratios where required
• Collaborate with team members to implement inclusive practices and support children with diverse needs to fully participate in programming.
• Monitor and maintain program spaces to ensure they are clean, safe, organized, and professional, including activity areas and washrooms.
• Prepare and serve nutritious snacks in accordance with health and safety guidelines
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information related to children, families, staff, and operations

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Bring experience working with children ages 5–12 and are passionate about delivering engaging, high-quality programs
• 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 responsibilitie