Recreation Leader Lake – Monashee

Overview

Recreation Leader Lake – Monashee Jobs in Caraquet, Canada at YMCA of Okanagan

Position: Recreation Leader – Summer Job Role – Lake Country – Monashee

Recreation Leader – Summer Job Role – Lake Country – Monashee

Job Category: Child Care

Requisition Number: RECRE
001421

• Posted:
  April 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate: $18.25 CAD per hour

Locations

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George Elliot Secondary YMCA Child Care
10241 Bottom Wood Lake Rd
Lake Country, BC , CAN

Description

Join a team where your energy, creativity, and personality actually matter. Recreation Leaders in Day Camp programs are role models, memory-makers, and team players who care deeply about creating safe, fun, and unforgettable experiences for school‑age kids.

This role is a temporary position for 9 weeks with 40 hours per week and the potential to continue into a permanent, part‑time position. Flexible shifts are available during the week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Are you ready to make a difference in children’s lives and be part of an amazing team? Apply now to join us as a YMCA Rec Leader for Day Camp programs!

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate day camp activities for children ages 5–12, adapting as needed to camper needs and daily conditions.
• Supervise campers to ensure their safety, well‑being, and inclusion at all times.
• Build positive relationships with children through encouragement, guidance, and role‑modeling.
• Support children with diverse needs using a strengths‑based and inclusive approach.
• Observe, document, and support behaviour care plans in collaboration with the Program Supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents/guardians, team members, and supervisors.
• Participate in pre‑summer training and ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Assist with camp outings, special events, and community‑based activities.
• Maintain clean, organized program spaces and manage equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards).
• Must hold Responsible Adult Certification (20 hours of professional development in Health, Safety and Nutrition; Child Development; or Guiding and Caring).
• Experience working with children and youth with exceptionalities is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Passion to help children achieve their full potential through purposeful programming and implementation.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C (asset).
• Valid class 4 operator’s license (asset).
• 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 Orientation: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual’s 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. Shares information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

The YMCA’s Commitment to Trust, Safety & Equality

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

• Provide 3 professional references (e.g., Employer, Supervisor or Colleague).
• Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and 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 color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

Final date to receive applications: May 29, 2026

Desired Behaviors

• Leader:
  Inspires teammates to follow them.
• Enthusiastic:
  Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest.
• Dedicated:
  Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team Player:
  Works well as a member of a group.
• Ability to Make an Impact:
  Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work.
• Flexibility:
  Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.

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Title: Recreation Leader Lake – Monashee

Company: YMCA of Okanagan

Location: Caraquet, Canada

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