School Age Child Care Staff – On-Call

Locations:
• Pexsisen YMCA-YWCA Child Care (3100 Constellation Ave, Langford)
• Hans Helgesen YMCA-YWCA Child Care Centre (4983 Rocky Point Rd, Metchosin)

Looking for part-time work with a values-driven non-profit organization?
Interested in facilitating fun and creative activities and games and making a real difference in
children’s lives?
Looking to build valuable career experience toward a future in childhood education?

Join our new child care teams at PEXSISEN and/or Hans Helgesen YMCA-YWCA Child Care Centres!
YMCA-YWCA School Age Child Care Staff, enjoy working in a fun, fast-paced environment facilitating
adapted programming allowing children ages 5 -12 to participate meaningfully in all aspects of the
program.

Who we’re looking for:
• You’re welcoming to one and all.
• You're passionate about inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all children.
• You have a positive attitude and can make any situation better!
• You exude passion about delivering the best experience for children.
• You’re flexible and open-minded and have energy to spare.
• You’re a calm, cool and collected team member.

Your responsibilities:
• Work effectively with children, staff, and other stakeholders to provide an inclusive, healthy,
and engaging environment.
• To assist with the planning and implementation of a child centered program in accordance with
YMCA-YWCA and CCFL standards, including YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum standards (we
provide the training!).
• Help children navigate conflict and role model positive behaviours.
• To read, understand and follow all YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures related to the
supervision, guidance and care of children.
• To establish and maintain positive daily communication and interaction with families, providing
quality customer service and building meaningful relationships within the community.
• To maintain a neat, orderly, and clean environment, including all activity areas and washrooms.
• To attend all professional development and training sessions as scheduled

Your qualifications:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Experience working with children aged 5 – 12.
• Responsible Adult Certification or 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance
and/or Nutrition is an asset.
• Early Childhood Education Assistant License to Practice an asset.
• If offered a position:
o Current Standard First Aid and CPR required.
o A clear Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
required* (no cost to you).
o A clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.*

*Note: Cost reimbursed after successful completion of the probationary period.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume as soon as possible to:
Human Resources
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island
Email: [email protected]
Please Note:
1. Application Deadline: Short-listing for interviews will be ongoing until positions are filled.
2. Please indicate in your cover letter how you heard about this position.
3. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island is an equal opportunity employer