Recreation Leader - Taylor District YMCA

Position Title: Recreation Leader
Location: Taylor District YMCA (+888 Cherry Ave W, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0)
Terms: Temporary, Full-Time (30-40 hours per week)
Shifts: Monday - Friday, some evenings or weekends may be required
Start Date: June 23, 2026
End Date: August 26, 2026
Salary: $18.50 per hour

Reports To: Aquatics and Recreation Coordinator

Nature & Scope:
The YMCA is a national leader in health, fitness, and aquatics. At the Taylor District YMCA, we believe that everyone should have access to recreation opportunities. Our team believes in putting people first with YMCA 5-star service and creating environments that are welcoming, caring, and fun through meaningful relationships.

Major Responsibilities:
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement to delivering a 5-star customer service experience
Recreation Leaders will plan and facilitate summer camp programs for a variety of ages from 3 years old - seniors. Staff may also support community events and activities as needed
Responsible for assuring all summer 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

Requirements:
This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grants and must meet grant requirements (Age: 15-30, Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident only)
A combination of experience and training related to customer service
Strong communication skills, proactive and aware
Physical ability to do the duties as required
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date
3 professional references

About the YMCA:

The YMCA cares about the same things you do: raising healthy and resilient children, ensuring youth feel confident and supported, and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. As the Lower Mainland's largest operational charity, we are 4,000 staff and volunteers providing vital community services that are having a positive impact on some of the community's most pressing social issues. Central to our success are:
The people who unite behind our mission to help people reach their potential
The safe and welcoming places we provide—from health and fitness facilities to childcare centres to camps—that foster a sense of community
The comprehensive community programs that provide the skills, opportunities and confidence people need to achieve their potential
These people, places, and programs come together to create a sense of belonging and a supportive network that have proven time and again to help people achieve their personal goals. For some the impact can be truly transformational and can have an enormous ripple effect on those around them.

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Thank you for your interest and application.
Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.