Recreation Leader - Canada Summer Jobs

Date Posted: May 21, 2026

Position Title: Recreation Leader

Location: Vanderhoof Community Centre (186 Columbia Street, Vanderhoof)

Terms: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 35-40 hours per week

Shifts: Monday - Friday, some evenings or weekends may be required

Start Date: June 25, 2025

End Date: August 28, 2025

Salary: $18.25 per hour

Reports To: Supervisor, Recreation

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

Nature & Scope

Recreation Leaders will plan and facilitate recreation camp programs for a variety of ages from 3 years old to seniors. Staff YMCA Booth at community events such as Farmers Market, Canada Day and Rivers Day. As a leader within the team, the Recreation Leader will support ensuring the facility is operating efficiently and meeting Association standards of: convenience, clean and well maintained, safe, friendly and welcoming, builds positive relationships, providing opportunities to learn and develop and is staff by engaged and knowledgeable individuals at all times. Furthermore, the Recreation Leader will ensure that YMCA mission and core values are being delivered in our daily operations.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Responsible for assuring all programming is planned, facilitated, and followed.
• Ability to work as a team to devotedly supervise and facilitate participants and daily programs - both in small groups and at community events
• Understand the importance of safety and demonstrate so through responsible leadership by always exhibiting model character
• Enthusiastic and positive nature
• Assists in maintaining facility cleanliness
• Supports high service standards and satisfaction ratings throughout the Centre
• Assist in supporting the Centre's activities
• Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels
• Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards/policies/procedures and ensuring they are maintained amongst all members and staff, including all locker rooms and spectator viewing areas.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all program areas, common spaces, and washrooms
• Assist with training new staff/volunteers in procedures and practices
• Remain flexible – willing to learn new skills, alter shifts
• Attend staff meetings, planning sessions and training events as required
• Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately dressed and well groomed

Qualifications-you bring:

• Current Standard First Aid certificate with CPR level C & AED (valid within 2 years)
• Must be available to work a minimum of 5 days per week
• Experience working with children - preferred
• Demonstrated high level of customer service skills
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
• 3 professional references

Canada Summer Jobs Criteria

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International participants are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

About YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at .

Application Process-ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself > Talent > Career Centre)

Application Deadline: Until Filled

• Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.