Child Care Supervisor - School Age Programs

YMCA of Southern Interior BC • Lake Country, BC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Supervisor will oversee an engaging school age program designed to inspire children to explore, learn, and thrive. This role provides leadership and mentorship to the team while working together to create programs dedicated to fostering healthy child development and meaningful connections. Working at the YMCA means you are part of a fun, positive working environment.

Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards)
• Completed Responsible Adult Certification – 20 hours of professional education in Child Development, or Health, Nutrition, Safety, or Behaviour Guidance.
• Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
• 2 years experience working with children
• 3 years supervisory experience in a team setting
• Proficient with Microsoft Programs including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
• Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
• Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Actively interact with children ages 5-12 as a play partner
• Support optimal developmental growth through play-based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, arts and crafts, drama, games, team building, community out trips, swimming, daily physical activity, outdoor play, and sports
• Be responsible for direct leading and supervising of staff and children, including supervision, safety, program planning, and instilling the Y's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, inclusion, and honesty
• Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate specific expectations of curriculum to ensure YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum is maintained
• Guide, coach, and provide feedback to leaders during program times
• Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Support and understand sensitive member family experiences and situations, while compassionately guiding children's behaviors
• Safely transport children between program locations using a 24‑passenger van, ensuring all safety procedures, supervision requirements, and transportation regulations are followed.
• Actively ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all child care settings and outings
• Participate in and promotes YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives and philanthropy

Benefits

• Paid vacation, wellness and family responsibility time to support work-life balance
• Membership for self and family to Y facilities
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed