About the Role
BGC York Region Club is seeking motivated individuals to facilitate its after-school children's program for the 2026-2027 school year. The program serves children aged 6-13, offering social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support. This role is crucial in promoting core values and implementing engaging activities.
Responsibilities
- Promote the core values of BGC Canada and achieve its operating standards.
- Implement and facilitate physical fun activities, arts, science (STEM), and nutrition activities.
- Provide instruction on motor skills and physical activities to enhance participant development.
- Supervise after-school program participants, promoting safety, respect, conflict resolution, leadership, and life skills.
- Ensure the safety and security of program participants.
- Maintain health and safety standards for food, storage, and preparation areas.
- Liaise with parents/guardians on issues concerning their children.
- Maintain communication and working relationships with school administrators and interns.
- Maintain professional relationships with peers, members, volunteers, parents, and the public.
- Enforce policies and procedures and initiate discipline when required.
- Monitor weekly participant attendance and coordinate with administrative staff for accurate documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Educational background applicable to the position.
- Experience working with children is an asset.
- Strong skills in sports, arts, recreation, science (STEM), tech, education, health, or nutrition.
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic environment.
- Strong supervision and program planning skills.
- Good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification (to be completed upon hiring).
- Police Reference Check (to be completed upon hiring).
- HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development training (asset).
- Safe Food Handlers certification (asset).
- A vehicle or reliable mode of transportation is highly recommended.
Skills
- Physical activities
- Arts
- Science (STEM)
- Nutrition
- Motor skills
- Safety supervision
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Life skills
- Health and safety standards
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Program planning
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Location
- Crosby Heights Public School (190 Neal Drive, Richmond Hill)
- Lake Simcoe Public School (38 Thornlodge Drive, Keswick)
- Maple Leaf Public School (155 Longford Drive, Newmarket)
Work Type
- Contract
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Experience working with children is an asset
Education Level
- Educational background applicable to the position
About the Company
- BGC York Region Club serves children and youth in the York Region and surrounding communities.
- Provides social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs.
Equal Opportunity
- BGC York Region Club encourages applications from the local community and from equity-seeking groups.
