Program Coordinator, Aspire Program (Internal)

Kelowna - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Program Coordinator Aspire Program (Internal)

Date: October 7 2025

Competition Number: 159-25/26

Location: Kelowna BC

BGC Okanagan is hiring a Program Coordinator for our group based Aspire Program. Aspire is a recreational program for children and youth with diverse abilities operating Monday to Friday across Lake Country Kelowna and West Kelowna. The Program Coordinator manages daily program operations including planning implementation and reporting. They lead staff in collaboration with the manager and assist with hiring and training staff volunteers and students. This role also involves directly leading activities for children and teens.

Heres 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:

Assists with recruitment interviewing hiring and orientation of program staff and volunteers.
Provides daily direction and performance feedback to staff and volunteers.
Develops and implements Individual Support Plans; contributes to program evaluation.
Supports budget tracking and communicates financial needs to management.
Participate in assessments goal setting and program planning.
Applies culturally safe trauma-informed relational and family-centered approaches.
Implement strategies to support children and youth with diverse needs.
Assists members with daily living social and behavioral skills; facilitates life skills recreation education and vocational activities.
Recognizes analyzes and manages potential emergency situations such as aggressive behavior to minimize harm to the other participants and/or the public.
Builds and maintains positive relationships and communication with caregivers and families.
Maintains written reports regarding participants daily activities and progress. This includes progress reports transition reports and daily case notes. Ensure that all required documentation is complete accurate and up-to-date and that confidentiality is a priority.
Transports participants from school sites to club sites or on trips.

Qualifications:

Diploma in human/social service or childcare field and one-year relevant experience working with children and youth with support needs or equivalent combination of education training and experience.
One (1) year recent related supervisory or administrative experience.
Excellent oral written facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
First Aid Certificate.
Class 4 Drivers Licence

Please Note:

Only internal candidates will be considered.

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $28.11 per hour

Closing Date: October 15 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 youre 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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Program Coordinator Aspire Program (Internal)Date: October 7 2025Competition Number: 159-25/26Location: Kelowna BCBGC Okanagan is hiring a Program Coordinator for our group based Aspire Program. Aspire is a recreational program for children and youth with diverse abilities operating Monday to Friday...