Community Programs Support Worker

The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is seeking adaptable energetic and reliable Community Programs Support Workers to provide casual coverage across a variety of community-based programs serving children and youth from Grades 112. This role supports programs including Beyond the Bell Back on Track Take a Hike and other YMCA community services. The position offers flexibility variety and the opportunity to build relationships across multiple program sites and age groups.

• Compensation: $19.22/hour
• Reporting To: Manager Community Youth and Young Adult Programs
• Location: Chief Tomat Elementary Pandosy Street YMCA Rutland BGC and other community YMCA divisions
• Schedule: Casual & Temporary; availability required MondayFriday between 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM. End date: August 24th 2027

YMCA Community Programs create opportunities for children and youth to learn connect and succeed. As a Community Programs Support Worker you play an important role in fostering positive experiences encouraging personal growth and helping participants build meaningful relationships.

This position contributes directly to creating safe welcoming and inclusive environments where young people can develop confidence social connections and a strong sense of belonging within their communities.

Support the successful delivery of YMCA community programs for children and youth across multiple sites and program environments.

• Provide coverage and support at various YMCA Community Program locations as required.
• Assist in delivering engaging programs for children and youth in Grades 112.
• Support daily activities supervision participant engagement and group management.
• Foster safe inclusive welcoming and positive program environments.
• Build respectful relationships with participants families school staff community partners and YMCA colleagues.
• Support participants in developing confidence social skills life skills and community connections.
• Assist with activity preparation program setup transitions and cleanup.
• Provide encouragement and individualized support to participants when needed.
• Maintain accurate attendance records incident reports and required documentation.
• Communicate participant needs concerns and program updates with supervisors and team members.
• Adapt effectively to different program sites age groups schedules and team environments.
• Support special events outings and community-based activities as required.

Education & Certifications

• Education in Child & Youth Care Education Recreation Social Work Human Services Psychology Early Childhood Education or a related field is considered an asset.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

Experience & Skills

• Experience working with children and/or youth in educational recreational community or support-based settings.
• Ability to work effectively with participants across a broad age range (Grades 112).
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience supporting diverse populations and inclusive programming.
• Strong organization professionalism and adaptability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between program locations.

• Committed to the YMCA values of Caring Honesty Respect Responsibility and Inclusion.
• Service-oriented and dedicated to creating positive participant experiences.
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships with children families schools and community partners.
• Accountable adaptable and professional in dynamic environments.
• Comfortable learning new programs and responding to changing operational needs.

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth.
• Gain experience across a variety of YMCA programs and age groups.
• Work alongside passionate professionals committed to community impact.
• Enjoy a flexible casual position where every day brings new opportunities and experiences.
• Contribute to creating stronger more connected communities.

• Provide three professional references.
• Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search issued within six months of the start date.
• Ability to work at multiple school community and YMCA locations.
• Ability to participate in both indoor and outdoor program activities.

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:August 7th 2026

Required Experience:

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