Child & Youth Sports Program Leader

Are you passionate about sports and enjoy working with children and youth

Would you excel at leading a variety of recreational sports programs

Do you want to be a key member of a team dedicated to igniting the potential in our community

If the following sounds like meaningful work this might be the job for you!

Reporting to the Child & Youth Manager and Supervisor the Sports Program Leader will:

• Provide guidance and support for children participating in recreational sports programming.
• Lead and supervise activities in accordance with YMCA standards and program expectations.
• Foster meaningful relationships and create a welcoming environment for the program participants and their families.
• Ensure the safety of all participants staff and property.
• Promote YMCA values and encourage teamwork and sportsmanship.

Wed love to hear from people with:

• Availability on weekday afternoons from 3:45pm to 6:15pm
• Relevant education or experience working with children and youth.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for helping children develop skills and confidence through sports.
• Previous experience in leadership or coaching considered an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification considered an asset.

Required Competencies:

• Commitment to Mission Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission vision and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individuals YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information best practices and resources with colleagues.

The YMCAs Commitment to Trust Safety and Equality:

As part of a trusted charitable organization you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey you will be required to:

• Provide 3 references of a professional nature (Ex. employer supervisor colleague teacher coach etc.)
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

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 Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Application deadline: December 12 2025