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 You’re passionate about inspiring young learners and have a knack for engaging diverse groups. You prioritize creating a safe and respectful environment and strive to provide meaningful learning experiences through physical activity. With your knowledge of leading youth programming, you’ll ensure smooth operations for the Sport Institute’s youth programs, activities, and events.

If this sounds like you, we need your talents! Apply to the Youth Program Leader position, and join our dedicated and supportive team. 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

For more benefits information, click here! WHAT IT TAKES The Sports Institute is seeking applications for Spring Programs for the period from March 13 to April 4, 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; 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, 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 March 13 to April 4, 2025, for Spring 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. Posting Number 02080SA Position Title Youth Program Leader Anticipated Start Date 03/03/2025 End Date 04/04/2025 Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes How To Apply

Open Date 01/14/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes 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 internal applicants must apply by February 15, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.