Recreation Program Coordinator
Date Posted: June 16, 2026
Competition Number: 69-26/27
Locations: West Kelowna and Peachland, BC
Want to make a difference while having fun?
Join BGC Okanagan as a Program Coordinator and bring energy, creativity, and heart to our recreation programs for kids at the West Kelowna and Peachland clubs . Recreation Program Coordinators plan and deliver high-quality recreation programs for children aged 7–13. They coordinate daily activities, adventure days, and excursions throughout the Okanagan, ensuring programs run safely, smoothly, and engagingly for participants. You’ll inspire confidence, spark new skills, and create lasting memories for the young people in your community.
Here’s what we offer when you join our team:
- A positive, supportive team culture where your contributions are valued
- Ongoing paid professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career
- Childcare discounts to help your family thrive
- Paid sick leave and vacation to help you recharge when needed
- A comprehensive benefits plan
So, what are you waiting for? Come join a team that trusts, values, and appreciates YOU. Your adventure begins here – because Opportunity Changes Everything!
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of assigned recreation programs.
- Develops, implements, coordinates, and evaluates plans and programs designed to ensure that the needs of children, youth, and families are met.
- Ensures that program standards, guidelines and policies of BGCO are maintained and that all licensing requirements are met.
- Assists with the recruitment of program staff and volunteers including conducting interviews, selection, hiring, and orientation.
- Authority for the day-to-day direction, performance feedback of program staff and volunteers. Addresses staff workplace issues and assists in resolving workplace disputes.
- Ensures that accurate program and client records are maintained, and that confidentiality is a priority.
- Responsible for the co-ordination of quality and diverse programming. Works closely with the Manager on program development, procedures, and evaluations.
- Liaises with community service providers and other professionals to coordinate service provision, facilitate referrals to the program and represent the organization and program in external events.
- Manages program budgets.
- Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required.
Ensures effective communication with staff and families.
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Qualifications:
- Diploma in a related human/social service field
- Three (3) years of recent related experience including one (1) year supervisory or administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills.
- First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- Class 5 Drivers Licence and willingness to obtain Class 4
Successfully completion of the Agency screening process, including criminal record check
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Hours: 35 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday, evenings and weekends required.
Rate of Pay: $26.19 per hour
Closing Date: September 1, 2026
As an equal opportunity employer, BGC Okanagan is committed to the prioritization of equitable and inclusive employment practices. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, disability, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, social or ethnic origin, gender identity and/or expression. If any candidate needs any accessibility support throughout the hiring process, we will accommodate such requests when made. You will only be considered for a position with BGC Okanagan if you’re legally entitled to work in Canada. Eligible applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees in Canada with legal status.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
