Date Posted: August 19, 2025
Position Title: Playcare Attendant
Location: Kamloops Downtown Y (400 Battle Street, Kamloops BC)
Terms: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours: 8-24 per week
Shift: Shifts vary – will include weekday mornings, evenings and weekends
Salary: $17.85 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Reports To: Supervisor, Childcare

ABOUT YMCA BC:

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities’ most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.
We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.
YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.
Application Process-
ready to make a difference?
We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!
Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself > Talent > Career Centre)
Application Deadline: Until Filled
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Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.

You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.
Thank you for your interest and application.

• Adhere to all YMCA policies and procedures including The Child Protection Policy
• Do activities with children such as reading books, arts and crafts and playing toys
• Assist children with toileting and hygiene
• Comfort upset children and fetch parents when needed
• Taking toys out to be cleaned and sanitized in 5 gallon pails
• Wiping down tables, chairs and small equipment
• Sweeping and vacuuming the floors and carpet
• Bending and twisting to pick up toys on the floor
• Perform emergency procedures within their trained ability without hesitation.
• Perform any and all related duties assigned by the Head Lifeguards, Aquatic Supervisor, or Aquatic Director.
• Lifting babies and children up to 40lb