Posted 2 months ago
Children's Program Mentor
@ BGC St. Alban's Club
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
BGC York Region Club is hiring a part-time contract Children's Program Mentor to run its after-school children's program at three Richmond Hill and York Region public schools for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves leading physical, arts, STEM and nutrition activities for children aged 6 to 13 and supervising their safety. Work is Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday from 2:40 PM to 5:30 PM, from October 2026 to June 18, 2027.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate physical, arts, STEM and nutrition activities
- Supervise and ensure safety of children aged 6 to 13
- Liaise with parents, guardians and school administrators
- Enforce policies and initiate discipline when required
- Monitor weekly attendance and maintain documentation
Requirements summary:
- Educational background applicable to the position
- Experience working with children is an asset
- Strong skills in sports, arts, recreation, STEM, education, health or nutrition
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification on hire
- Police reference check on hire
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 7.5 |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | School, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR-C, Safe Food Handlers, HIGH FIVE |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
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BGC St. Alban's Club
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Full company description
Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and relationships with peers and caring adults, BGC St. Alban's Club helps children and youth develop the skills they need to succeed. St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club was founded in 1949 and serves over 2000 members a year at our founding clubhouse plus 1000 more in 18 satellite sites including locations in three United Way identified priority neighbourhoods. Passionate, well trained staff and volunteers lead a diverse range of programs and services such as daycare, early years programs, after school programs, sports and recreation programs, youth leadership programs, summer camp, aquatic lessons, tutoring, mentoring, arts programs, employment readiness programs and more. At St. Alban's, we strive to maintain and strengthen our core services to children and youth while growing to meet the varied and changing needs of our communities. Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) is a leading provider of quality after school and out-of-school programs to children and youth that support the healthy physical, educational and social development of more than 200,000 young people and their families in Canada each year. We are one of the largest youth-serving agencies in Canada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 420
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 66
- Reported office locations
- 843 Palmerston Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6G 2R8, CA
- 300 Grandravine Drive, Unit 176A, Toronto, Ontario M3N 1J4, CA
- 121 Humber Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M6N 2H6, CA
- Other recorded names
- BGC St. Alban's Club
- Specialties
- Preschool/Daycare
- After school and out of school programs for children 6-12
- Sports programs for children and youth
- Arts programs for children and youth
- Aquatic lessons
- Summer Camp
- Youth Programs
- Gang prevention and awareness
- and Drug prevention and awareness
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and relationships with peers and caring adults, BGC St. Alban's Club helps children and youth develop the skills they need to succeed. St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club was founded in 1949 and serves over 2000 members a year at our founding clubhouse plus 1000 more in 18 satellite sites including locations in three United Way identified priority…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recreational Facilities |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1949 |
| Specialties | Preschool/DaycareAfter school and out of school programs for children 6-12Sports programs for children and youthArts programs for children and youthAquatic lessonsSummer CampYouth ProgramsGang prevention and awarenessand Drug prevention and awareness |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Program Locations & Hours
- Crosby Heights Public School (190 Neal Drive, Richmond Hill) 2:40pm to 5:30pm
- Lake Simcoe Public School (38 Thornlodge Drive, Keswick)
2:40pm to 5:30pm
3. Maple Leaf Public School (155 Longford Drive, Newmarket)
2:40pm-5:30pm
*Must be available to work Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday between 2:40 PM– 5:30 PM.
This is a contract position from October 2026 (TBA) to June 18, 2027.
BGC York Region Club serves children and youth in the York Region and surrounding communities, providing social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs. We are looking for motivated people to facilitate our after-school children’s program for the 2026-2027 school year for children ranging in ages from 6 - 13 years old.
Responsibilities:
- Promote the core values of BGC Canada and achieve its operating standards
- Implement and facilitate effective physical fun activities, arts, science (STEM), and nutrition activities that engage learners and reflect the various learning styles of Club members
- Provide participants with instruction on a variety of motor skills and physical activities designed to enhance the development of every participant
- Supervise after-school program participants in the program, and promote safety, respect, conflict resolution, leadership, and life skills
- Ensure the safety and security of the participants in the program
- Maintain health and safety standards of food, and areas of food storage and preparation
- Liaise with parents/guardians on issues of concern or relevance to their children
- Maintain communication and close working relationships with local school administrators and post-secondary interns, and placement students’ supervisors
- Maintain a professional relationship with peers, members, volunteers, parents, and members of the public
- Enforce policies and procedures and initiate the discipline process when required
- Ensure weekly participant attendance is monitored and coordinate with the administrative staff to maintain accurate documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Educational background applicable to the position.
- Experience working with children is an asset.
- Strong skills in one or more of the following areas: sports, arts (dance, music, crafts, drama, etc.), recreation, science (STEM), tech, education, health, and nutrition.
- Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment.
- Strong supervision and program planning skills
- Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification (to be completed upon hiring)
- Police Reference Check (to be completed upon hiring)
- HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development training (asset)
- Safe Food Handlers (asset)
A vehicle or reliable mode of transportation is highly recommended for this position.
BGC York Region Club encourages applications from the local community and from equity-seeking groups. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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