Provide compassionate, strength-based support and inclusive programming for children aged 5-12 with diverse needs. Collaborate with teams to implement individualized care plans and maintain a safe, welcoming environment in compliance with licensing standards.
Date Posted: July 10th, 2026
Position Title: School Age leader, Support & Inclusion
Location: Fleming YMCA Kids Club, 6363 Lanark St, Vancouver, BC V5P 2Y8
Term: Permanent, Part-time
Hours: 25 hours per week
*Sites are open on Pro D days and there is potential to work during breaks
Start Date: August 24th, 2026
$23.14 per hour
Reports To: Team Leader
**Some benefits may vary based on employment terms
Nature & Scope
Join Our Team! We are seeking a Support & Inclusion school age leader for our before and after school program for Children age 5-12 years old. In this role, you’ll provide compassionate, strength-based support to children, including those with diverse needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and full participation. You’ll collaborate with a supportive team to create an inclusive environment, contribute to individualized care plans, and deliver engaging, developmentally-appropriate programs that promote learning, wellness, and belonging.
This role also involves maintaining active supervision, supporting positive behaviour, building relationships with children and families, and helping to create a safe, welcoming program space.
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 ymcabc.ca.
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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.
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Candidates must be at least 19 years old with experience supporting children with diverse needs and proficiency in inclusive practices. Required certifications include Emergency First Aid & CPR and 20 hours of training in Child Development, Guidance, or Nutrition.
Market context
In British Columbia, School Age Leader, Support & Inclusion roles often draw steady interest because programs need staff who can support children with diverse needs and maintain safe, inclusive routines. These positions are competitive when candidates bring hands-on inclusion experience, Emergency First Aid & CPR, and the required 20 hours of child development, guidance, or nutrition training. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time on the original posting, then highlight specific examples of inclusive practice in your application.