Date Posted: June 30th, 2025
Position Title: Team Leader
Location: Tong Louie YMCA Kids Club (14988 57th Ave, Surrey, BC)
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Shift: Monday- Friday 7:00am-9:00am & 2:00pm-6:00pm + admin
Start Date: August 18th, 2025
Salary: $24.82 per hour
Reports To: Supervisor

NATURE & SCOPE

Lead with Purpose! We’re seeking a passionate and organized Team Lead to oversee our inclusive before and after school program for children ages 5–12. In this dynamic role, you’ll supervise and mentor a team of staff and volunteers, plan and lead engaging indoor and outdoor activities, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all children and families. You’ll be responsible for child-centered programming, active supervision, conflict resolution, and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and community partners. Additional duties include preparing healthy snacks, maintaining a clean and professional space, and handling administrative tasks such as payroll and budget tracking. If you’re a strong communicator with a heart for inclusion and leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

• Collaborate effectively with team members to foster an inclusive environment that offers support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully engage in the program.
• Provide individualized support to children as needed within the program setting.
• Contribute to a community culture of inclusion by recognizing and supporting each child’s unique strengths and areas for growth.
• Support children in resolving conflicts and consistently model respectful, positive behavior.
• Assist in the creation, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care plans to ensure consistent and responsive support.
• Help maintain an enhanced staff-to-child ratio to ensure all children receive the attention they need, including one-on-one support when appropriate.

Qualification-you bring:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Experience working with children 5 – 12
• Emergency First Aid and CRC – C & AED
• 20 hours of training in Child Development, Child Guidance and/or Nutrition an asset
• Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

• Collaborate effectively with team members to foster an inclusive environment that offers support, strategies, and resources for children with diverse needs to fully engage in the program.
• Provide individualized support to children as needed within the program setting.
• Contribute to a community culture of inclusion by recognizing and supporting each child’s unique strengths and areas for growth.
• Support children in resolving conflicts and consistently model respectful, positive behavior.
• Assist in the creation, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care plans to ensure consistent and responsive support.
• Help maintain an enhanced staff-to-child ratio to ensure all children receive the attention they need, including one-on-one support when appropriate