Children's Play Group Leader

The Play Group Leader is responsible for planning and facilitating structured and unstructured play opportunities for elementary-aged children during YMCA play group programs. This role focuses on fostering creativity physical activity social development and child wellbeing while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.

• Compensation:$22.90/hour
• Reporting to: Supervisor Child & Youth Programs
• Location:Giants Head Elementary School - Summerland BC
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM during the 2026-27 school year
  
  

At the YMCA we believe play is essential to healthy child development. The Play Group Leader helps children build creativity confidence problem-solving skills and positive social connections through engaging play-based experiences.

By creating a safe and welcoming environment this role supports children and families while strengthening community connections and helping young people thrive.

Lead engaging play experiences that support childrens physical social and emotional development.

• Facilitate structured and unstructured play opportunities for children aged 6-12.
• Foster creativity through open-ended activities loose parts and imaginative play.
• Encourage physical activity using a fun play-based approach.
• Promote positive social interactions and support conflict resolution among participants.
• Ensure participant safety through active supervision and adherence to YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintain program equipment supplies and cleanliness of program spaces.
• Collaborate with YMCA staff volunteers schools and community partners.
• Track attendance and maintain accurate program records.
• Support positive participant and family experiences through effective communication and relationship building.

• Experience working with children aged 6-12 years.
• Knowledge of child development and play-based programming.
• Passion for supporting creativity problem solving physical literacy and social development.
• Strong communication relationship-building and teamwork skills.
• Physical ability to actively participate in and supervise play activities.

• You believe every child deserves opportunities to learn grow and belong.
• You create inclusive welcoming environments where children feel supported and engaged.
• You are energetic dependable and collaborative.
• You are committed to fostering positive experiences for children and families.

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.
• Be part of an organization dedicated to healthy communities and belonging.
• Work with a supportive team committed to youth development.
• Gain valuable experience in recreation child and youth programming and community engagement.

• Child Protection Training
• Criminal Record Check
• YMCA Orientation
• Emergency First Aid with CPR Certification is preferred

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of colour and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Métis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application Deadline:Aug 25th 2026

Required Experience:

Manager