Child and Youth Recreation Leader
2-Part Time Term November 2024-June 2025
In collaboration with the Child & Youth Engagement Manager Cloverdale/Newton, GBK Kids Team and community partners, the Child & Youth Recreation Leader will work to develop and implement the UWBC School’s Out Program at 2 local Surrey schools & other youth programs as directed. The casual Child and Youth Recreation Leader will support both Schools Out Program and the GBK Kids program based on program needs. These positions will support children and youth to build their social emotional resilience, communication skills, self-esteem and civic engagement. They will also work with the children and youth to develop activities that inspire, challenge, encourage them to grow and build a spirit of community
Our work is centered on inclusion and equity, to build social connection and to break down discrimination through community building. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
Key Duties and REsponsibilities:
● Plan, implement, run and evaluate activities and programs for the United Way BC’s School’s Out Program
● Establish rapport, and initiate, develop, and maintain supportive and trusting culturally safe relationships with children, youth, and their families
● Program development in leadership, social emotional learning, health and wellness, social justice, community safety, and engagement activities.
● Work with youth to identify needs, provide culturally appropriate support and where appropriate connection to services, and work collaboratively to advocate for clients
● Support children, youth and families accessing Youth Space programs (both individually and group based), and Schools Out responding to immediate needs, and providing resources/supplies.
● Assist in planning, facilitating and implementing and evaluating groups and workshops with/for youth; life skills, recreational, cultural and social.
● Respond to any urgent needs and potential behavioral, mental health, emotional, or substance use concerns using trauma-informed practice
● Collaborate and support special events and field-trips in the community
● Where appropriate support administrative tasks: website/social media posts, creating and maintaining effective tracking systems, forms, record keeping and databases and other duties as required
Salary: $22.90-26.27/hr
Start Date: Successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible
Position will remain open until successful candidate is found.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
● At least 2 year’s experience working with vulnerable children and their families.
● At least 2 year’s experience working with school age and youth in a social recreational setting.
● Diploma, degree or attending education in Social Work, Child and Youth Care Counseling, Education Health Sciences, or related field
● Prior volunteer or work experience with vulnerable populations
● Understanding of Cultural Safety and Cultural Humility and approaching the work through a decolonized lens.
● Personal vehicle insured for business use, minimum $2 million liability and valid driver’s license and satisfactory current driver’s abstract (mileage paid)
● Current First Aid, CPR, and/or Foodsafe certification
● Clean Criminal record check
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by email to
Start as soon as possible
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Salona Narayan Child & Youth Engagement Manager Cloverdale/Newton
snarayan@alexhouse.net
The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC 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 team and their family.
We thank and acknowledge all applicants, and will proactively contact those selected for interviews. No phone calls please.