Program Leader

Looking to make a meaningful impact in your community while working with children?

Join the BGC Saskatoon Neighbourhood Club team as a Program Leader. In this role, you will help deliver safe, supportive, and engaging after-school programs for school-aged children and youth. You'll play an important part in helping young people build confidence, develop new skills, and feel a strong sense of belonging.

Our Neighbourhood Club Programs are free, community-based programs offered in targeted schools with high percentages of low-income families. These programs support children and youth while parents and caregivers are working, attending school or training, or balancing other commitments.

Position Details

Neighbourhood Club Program Leaders work up to 15 hours per week and are assigned to one of our Confederation Park, Pleasant Hill, or White Buffalo Club locations. Shifts are scheduled on weekday afternoons, typically between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with start times varying based on the school site. All shifts include a minimum three-hour paid call-out.

This flexible, part-time position is ideal for post-secondary students, stay-at-home parents, newcomers to Canada seeking work experience, or youth looking to build skills and make a positive impact in their community.

Additional opportunities and hours may be available for Neighbourhood Club Program Leaders interested in working as a morning Before & After School Program Leader (PT or casual) across multiple Club locations. Throughout the year, there may also be opportunities to join our Summer Camp Programs or Early Learning Centres in full-time or part-time roles.

Shifts are not scheduled on school holidays, breaks, or professional development days.

What You’ll Do

As a Program Leader, you will help create a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where children can learn, play, and thrive.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and leading engaging daily activities based on children's interests and healthy childhood development principles
• Supervising groups of children (1 leader to 15 children)
• Ensuring participants feel physically and emotionally safe
• Using positive guidance and behaviour management techniques
• Building supportive relationships with children and youth
• Communicating daily with parents and caregivers
• Collaborating with fellow Program Leaders, supervisors, managers, and school staff

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for dependable, caring individuals who enjoy working with children and can adapt to the unique needs of participants each day.

Key qualities include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and punctuality
• A positive and flexible attitude
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment
• Reliable transportation to ensure programs open and operate on time

Support You’ll Receive

Program Leaders are supported by a team of Coordinators and Managers who assist with:

• Program supplies and materials
• Scheduling and time-off requests
• Program evaluations
• Problem-solving and resource support
• Communication with parents and school administration (as needed)
• Bi-weekly payroll processing.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and eligible to work in Canada
• CPR/First Aid Certification (required - within first two months of employment)
• High Five – Principles of Healthy Childhood Development (PHCD) Certification
• BGC Saskatoon will cover the cost of obtaining your High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) certification if you are hired and do not already have it. As this certification is a condition of employment, the time spent completing the training will not be paid.
• Canadian Language Benchmark Level 6 or higher preferred
• Previous experience in childcare, education, recreation, coaching, or volunteer work with children is considered an asset
• Completion of additional mandatory employer-provided training upon hiring

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Interested in this opportunity? Apply directly through our Humi Job Board.

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly Successful candidates must attend a mandatory training and orientation covering program preparation, safety procedures, and organizational policies.

Wage

$15.70 per hour

About BGC Saskatoon

BGC Saskatoon is a non-profit organization that has been creating opportunities for children, youth, and families since 1974. Guided by the belief that Opportunity Changes Everything, we deliver quality programs that help young people learn, grow, and thrive in their communities through services including:

• Early Learning
• Before & After School Programs
• Neighbourhood Clubs
• Summer Camps
• Youth Employment Readiness Programs
• Parenting Supports
• Mental Health initiatives

Our Commitment

At BGC Saskatoon, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive, barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, performance, and organizational needs.