Youth Program Leader

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location New Westminster/Coquitlam Campus Salary Range
Salary Range: $18.00 to $25.00 per hour. Salary is based on education, experience and certifications.
The Opportunity
The Sports Institute is seeking applications for our Summer Programs for the period of July 2 to August 29, 2025. The Youth Program Leader is to provide leadership, program delivery and support the operational functions of the Sport Institute youth programs, activities and events. This position reports to the Manager, Athletics & Recreation Operations and receives supervision and daily direction from the Program Coordinator, Sports Institute.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development funding
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES
The Sports Institute is seeking applications for Summer Programs for the period from June 24 to August 29, 2025. The Youth Program Leader is to provide leadership, program delivery and support the operational functions of the Sport Institute youth programs, activities and events. This position reports to the Program Coordinator, Sports Institute and receives direction from the Program Coordinator and the Manager, Athletic and Recreation Operations.

Collaborates with the Youth Program Coordinator to:

• Support the organizing, coordinating and delivery of programs, activities and events;
• Lead program activities;
• Conduct operational and administrative responsibilities as directed;
• Develop and implement camp lesson plans;
• Support program, activity, and event set up/take down;
• Adhere and uphold to College policies, procedures and department processes;
• Ensure a safe and respectful environment for participants and staff;
• Report incidents and accidents through established policies, procedures and processes in consultation with the Manager, Athletics and Recreation Operations and Director, Athletics and Recreation.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Post-secondary education, or combination of work/education experience;
• Experience with youth programming is an asset;
• CPR and First Aid training ( AED training is an asset);
• Related industry training, certification, i.e. High Five, Coaching Canada Association, Early Childhood Development, Child and Youth Care, etc. is preferred;
• Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable sector check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.

Additional Information
Applicants need to be available from June 23 to June 25 (training) with programs beginning July 2 to August 29, 2025, for Summer Programs. Full-time, Part-time and On-call positions are available during these periods. Youth programs will be held at the New Westminster and Coquitlam campuses and several satellite locations such as Town Centre Park. Shifts may be half or full days. Work hours will depend on availability but will occur between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Applications will be reviewed beginning April 15 with interviews being held between May 5 through May 9, 2025. Note: additional interview dates may be added if operationally necessary.
Posting Number 02485SA Position Title Youth Program Leader Anticipated Start Date 06/23/2025 End Date 08/29/2025 Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

How To Apply

Open Date 03/14/2025 Close Date 04/14/2025 Open Until Filled No Minimum Number of References Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Important Note
Qualified applicants must apply by April 14, 2025. Interviews for the Summer intake will take place between May 5 to May 9, 2025.
Criminal Record Checks will be required for all successful candidates. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.