Child and Youth Recreation Leader
Canada Summer Jobs: Alex House - 35 hour position from June to August 2025
Accountability:
The Child and Youth Recreation Leader position will join a dynamic team at Alex House to assist in supervising, planning, organizing implementing program development in community for children, youth and their families. The Child and Youth Recreation Leader works under the direction of the Community Programs Coordinator or designate. The role includes working at children’s camps, children and youth programs, Youth space, and helping to plan and facilitate Neighbourhood Fun night events as well as other summer program initiatives. The position works collaboratively with diverse community participants, team members and volunteers (youth and community) to support the development and evaluation of community programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• The successful candidate will be a student pursuing diploma/degree in social work, child and youth care, early childhood education, recreation programmer education, sociology, health sciences, counselling or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable populations including children, youth and families and seniors in a social recreational or community
• Prior volunteer or work experience with vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated experience working with children and youth implementing programs and community events
• Demonstrated understanding of Cultural Safety, and Cultural Humility and approaching the work through a decolonized lens.
• Clear criminal record check
• Standard First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
• Fluency in a second language an asset
Eligibility (Canada Summer Jobs Requirements):
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Alex House/ ANHBC is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and the community. Subject to legal exemptions, proof of COVID-19 vaccination status will be required for this role prior to starting employment.
Job Details:
Full Time – This is an 8-week term full-time, 35-hour position from June to August 2025, (Monday-Friday with some evening work required) with an annual hiring range: $21.54
Start Date: Successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible
This position will remain open until filled
Key duties & Responsibilities:
● Experience working with vulnerable populations including children, youth and families and seniors in a social recreational setting.
● Plan, implement, run and evaluate activities and programs for children and youth in summer programming for children and youth, at the Youth space and Neighbourhood Fun nights etc.…
● Establish rapport, and initiate, develop and maintain supportive trusting culturally safe relationships with children, youth and their families.
● Provide innovative and meaningful children’s programming incorporating food rescue and sustainability practices environmental stewardship, leadership social emotional learning, health and wellness, social justice, community safety and engagement activities.
● Support development and implementation of all 2025 Neighbourhood Fun Nights and special events to build resilience and a sense of belonging
● Assist in day-to-day marketing and promotion of activities, including social media platforms.
● Administrative tasks, including acquiring program materials, tracking weekly program statistics, compiling narrative reports, and accurate records of program expenses.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by email with subject line:
Canada Summer Jobs Recreation Leader To:
hr@alexhouse.net
Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC (ANHBC) is an equal opportunity employer. We place a high value on diversity and encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds and identities to consider applying for the position. Our total compensation and benefits package reflects our commitment to our staff and their family.
For more information about Alex House visit www.alexhouse.net
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those reflecting the diversity of the community we serve.
No phone calls please. We thank and acknowledge all applicants and will proactively contact those selected for interviews.