Children's Program Mentor

BGC St. Alban's Club•Toronto, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

BGC Weston Mount Dennis & Lawrence Heights Club serves children and youth in the Weston Mount Dennis, Lawrence Heights, and surrounding communities by providing high-quality social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs. We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and positive individuals to join our After School Program team as Children’s Program Mentors for the 2026–2027 school year. This role supports children aged 4 to 12 years old in a safe, inclusive, and engaging after-school environment.

Requirements

Educational background or enrollment in a related field (ECE, CYC, SSW, Recreation, Education, or similar).
Experience working with children ages 4–12 in a structured environment.
Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage children through sports, arts, recreation, or educational activities.
Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C Certification.
Police Reference Check (required upon hiring).

Nice To Haves

HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification.
Experience in after-school programs, camps, or youth recreation settings.

Responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of engaging after-school programming aligned with Ontario After School Program Guidelines.
Assist with physical activity, recreation, arts, education, and nutrition-based activities.
Lead and support group activities for children ages 4–12.
Promote participation, inclusion, and positive youth engagement.
Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Promote positive behaviour, respect, conflict resolution, and life skills development.
Follow all health and safety procedures, including food safety standards.
Respond to incidents and emergencies in accordance with Club policies and training.
Work collaboratively with Site Coordinators, Program Coordinators, and team members.
Support volunteers and placement students as required.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and orientation.
Build positive relationships with children, parents/guardians, and staff.
Communicate concerns or incidents to supervisors in a timely and professional manner.
Assist with set-up, clean-up, and maintenance of program space.
Help maintain supplies, materials, and equipment.
Support attendance tracking and basic program documentation when needed.