Group Leader, Support & Inclusion - Canada Summer Jobs

Date Posted: May 21st, 2026

Position Title: Group Leader, Support & Inclusion

Location: Douglas YMCA Kids Club (2150 Brigadoon Ave, Vancouver, BC V5P 3Z7)

Term: Seasonal Contract, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift

• Monday -
• Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Start Date: June 26th, 2026

End Date: August 28th, 2026

Salary

$23.14 per hour

Reports To: Team Leader

This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

*Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

• Canada Summer Job Criteria
• Be between 19 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.

Nature & Scope

Join Our Team!

Looking for summer work with a values-driven non-profit organization?

Interested in facilitating fun and creative activities and games and making a real difference in kids’ lives?

Looking to build valuable career experience toward a future in childhood education?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’re looking for you! YMCA Day Camp Group Leaders enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment facilitating activities and games for children ages 5 - 12.

Who We're Looking For

• 1.
• You want to work with kids… enough said.
• 2.
• You have a positive attitude and can make any situation better!
• 3.
• You’re welcoming to one and all.
• 4.
• You exude passion about delivering the best experience for kids.
• 5.
• You’re flexible and open-minded.
• 6.
• You have energy to spare.
• 7.
• You’re a calm, cool and collected team member.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will

• Facilitate games and activities for campers
• Engage and build relationships with campers.
• Work effectively within a staff team to provide an inclusive environment of support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully participate within the program.
• Help to build and contribute to a community environment of global supports and inclusion for all children through supporting their strengths and stretches.
• Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviours.
• Contribute to the development, integration, and maintenance of care plans within the program
• Ensure all campers are safe and supervised at all times.
• Follow all YMCA policies and procedures.
• To be Professional (be on time, appropriately dressed, ensure confidentiality, etc.
• In this role you will need to be ready to step in and assist any children requiring support to ensure their emotional, social, and physical needs are met, whether through supporting kids to transition, helping them to regulate or providing tools and strategies. You will need to be flexible and float to support where it is needed most. An important piece of the role is building relationships with the children attending camp. Training will be provided during summer training.

Qualification-you bring

• Experience working with children ages 5-12
• Valid Emergency First Aid and CPR – B or C & AED
• 20 hours of training in Child Development and/or Child Guidance
• Available to work full time hours for entire contract
• Experience working with children ages 5-12 with additional support needs
• Experience as a Behavioral Internationalist or Support Worker an Asset
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

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 bc.ymca.ca.

Application Process

ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants

Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)

Application Deadline

• May 31st, 2026
• 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. #TA1234

Thank you for your interest and application.