Working at the YMCA means you are part of a fun, positive working environment. The child care division is seeking a Child Care Supervisor to provide leadership and mentorship to their team while working together to create programs dedicated to fostering healthy child development and meaningful connections. The Child Care Supervisor will oversee an engaging school age program designed to inspire children to explore, learn, and thrive.
Reporting to the Child Care Manager, the Child Care Supervisor is a key member of the Child Care team, who will:
- Actively interact with children ages 5-12 as a play partner
- Support optimal developmental growth through play-based educational programming, including interactive play, literacy, mathematics, science, building, arts and crafts, drama, games, team building, community out trips, swimming, daily physical activity, outdoor play, and sports
- Be responsible for direct leading and supervising of staff and children, including supervision, safety, program planning, and instilling the Y's core values of caring, respect, responsibility, inclusion, and honesty
- Plan, implement, lead, and evaluate specific expectations of curriculum to ensure YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum is maintained
- Guide, coach, and provide feedback to leaders during program times
- Build healthy relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Support and understand sensitive member family experiences and situations, while compassionately guiding children's behaviors
- Safely transport children between program locations using a 24‑passenger van, ensuring all safety procedures, supervision requirements, and transportation regulations are followed.
- Actively ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all child care settings and outings
- Participate in and promotes YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives and philanthropy
Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards)
Completed Responsible Adult Certification – 20 hours of professional education in Child Development, or Health, Nutrition, Safety, or Behaviour Guidance.
Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
2 years experience working with children
3 years supervisory experience in a team setting
Proficient with Microsoft Programs including Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel
- Schedule: Monday - Friday from 6:30am - 9:00am & 1:30pm - 6:00pm.
- Compensation: $24.61 per hour, plus the YMCA of Southern Interior BC offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including:
- Paid vacation, wellness and family responsibility time to support work-life balance
- Membership for self and family to Y facilities
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Annual Y pension of 5% (after 2 years)
- Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA of Southern Interior BC.
- Service Orientated: Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individual's YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration: Builds positive interactions, listens attentively, and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information, best practices, and resources with colleagues.
As part of a trusted charitable organization, you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey, you will be required to:
- Provide 3 references of a professional in nature (e.g. Employer, Supervisor or Colleague)
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.
The YMCA of Southern Interior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities, persons of color and ethnicity, Indigenous persons (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit), and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
Application deadline: June 15, 2026
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3 year(s): Experience working with children
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2 year(s): Supervisory experience in a team setting
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Emergency First Aid (CPR)
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Class 4 Driver's License
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Evidence BC Immunization
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Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
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Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
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Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
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Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
