Childminding and Recreation Staff - Canada Summer Jobs

Date Posted: May 21, 2026

Position Title: Childminding and Recreation Staff

Location: Prince George Family YMCA (2020 Massey Drive, Prince George)

Term: Full-Time Temporary

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Start Date: June 29, 2026

End Date: August 21, 2026

Salary: $18.25 per hour

Reports To: Child, Youth & Family Supervisor

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

Nature & Scope

The Prince George Family Y is a multi-services facility, offering Fitness Services, Health Management Programs, Group Fitness classes, and Child and Youth Programs. We believe in putting people first, with 5-Star YMCA Services, and creating environments that are caring, welcoming and fun

Major Responsibilities-in this position, you will:

• CM and Rec staff will be responsible for the care, safety and well-being of multiple children of children ages 3 months to 8 years old
• Build a positive relationship that encourages participant’s growth and development
• Ensuring YMCA experiences are friendly and welcoming
• Attends staff meeting, planning sessions and training events as required
• Other related duties as directed by supervisor

Qualifications-you bring:

• Current Emergency First Aid with CPR-C & AED certificate
• Efficient, highly organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker looking to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customer service orientation
• Experience in a recreation centre an asset
• Access to reliable transit or a vehicle
• 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-

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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.