Our volunteers develop personally and professionally while having fun and making a difference in the lives of children and youth. Volunteering is also a great first step for people interested in working for the Agency. Diverse volunteer opportunities include: teaching programs organizing special events, helping in the computer lab, fundraising, assisting in the office and researching new program initiatives. If you are interested in volunteering please submit an application.
Recreation Leader – Part time - 9 hours/wk
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Location: Vernon Boys and Girls Club
Posting Date: Friday, March 12th, 2010 - Closing Date: Friday, April 30th, 2010
Job Duties:
Qualifications: ü Relevant post secondary education - Recreation, Physical Education desirable
ü 4 years related employment experience
ü Current First Aid & CPR Certification
ü Demonstrated interpersonal skills working with school aged children and their families
ü Experience with recreational program planning & implementation
ü Well developed knowledge and skill in positive behaviour management
ü Leadership skills essential
ü Enthusiastic and energetic participation
ü Reliability essential
ü Ability to operate within and foster a team environment
ü Current Class 4 Drivers license is required
ü Ability to work evenings and Saturdays
ü This position is open to male and female applicants
ü This position requires Union membership
Salary: TBA
Hours: 9 hrs per week
Please send resume and cover letter to: Kirstie Blanleil – Centre Director
Email:kblanleil@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Fax: 250.542-6559
Closing: Until position filled
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After School Program Leader
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Location: Rutland Boys and Girls Club: Spring Valley afterschool program
Posting Date: Monday, March 8th, 2010 - Closing Date: Monday, March 15th, 2010
Job Duties: •Develop and implement recreation and child care programs for young people aged 5-12 years.
•Transport children/youth in vans
•Establish open communication with parents/caregivers
•Supervision of children/youth
•Ensure that specific goals of children in programs are met
Qualifications: •A degree/diploma/certificate and/or relevant experience working with children/youth
•Excellent leadership, communication and judgment skills
•Good written skills
•Self-motivated and enthusiastic
•Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check
•Class 4 driver's license or willingness to obtain
Salary: $12.42-/hour; $12.94/hour (with Class 4)
Hours: 20 hours/ week: Mon-Fri : 2-6pm
Please send resume and cover letter to: Tammy Wong, Centre Director
355 Hartman Road, Kelowna, B.C.
Or Mail to:
Box 20222
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9H2
Phone: (250)765-3345 / Fax: (250)765-2546
E-mail: twong@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
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Special Needs Program Leader (2 positions)
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Location: Rutland Boys and Girls Club
Posting Date: Monday, March 8th, 2010 - Closing Date: Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
Job Duties: •Develop and implement recreation and life skill programs for school-age and/or teenage boys and girls with special needs
•Transport children/youth in vans
•Establish open communication with parents/caregivers
•Supervision of children/youth with special needs
•Work with Program Area Leaders to ensure the requirements of special needs children and youth are met in programs
•Ensure that specific goals of children and youth in programs are met
Qualifications: •A degree/diploma/certificate and/or relevant experience working with children/youth with special needs
•Excellent leadership, communication and judgment skills
•Good written skills
•Self-motivated and enthusiastic
•Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check
•Class 4 driver's license or willingness to obtain
Salary: $12.42/hour; $12.94/hour (with Class 4)
Hours: Monday-Friday (2-6pm) 20 hours per week
Please send resume and cover letter to: Tammy Wong, Centre Director
Box 20222
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9H2 OR
Drop off : 355 Hartman Road, Kelowna, BC
Phone: (250)765-3345 / Fax: (250)765-2546
E-mail: twong@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
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Relief Staff
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Location: Rutland Centre & Offsite programs
Posting Date: Monday, March 8th, 2010 - Closing Date: Monday, March 29th, 2010
Job Duties: •Develop and implement recreation and child care programs for young people aged 3 – 17 years.
•Transport children/youth in vans
•Establish open communication with parents/caregivers
•Supervision of children/youth with special needs
•Work with Program Area Leaders to ensure the requirements of special needs children and youth are met in programs
•Ensure that specific goals of children and youth in programs are met
Qualifications:
•A degree/diploma/certificate and/or relevant experience working with children/youth
•Excellent leadership, communication and judgment skills
•Good written skills
•Self-motivated and enthusiastic
•Successful completion of Agency screening process, including criminal record check
•Class 4 driver's license or willingness to obtain
Salary: $12.42-/hour; $12.94/hour (with Class 4)
Hours: Varied – based on program/staffing need ( Programs run Mon-Sat : 7am-9pm)
Please send resume and cover letter to: Tammy Wong, Centre Director
355 Hartman Road, Kelowna, B.C.
Or Mail to:
Box 20222
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9H2
Phone: (250)765-3345 / Fax: (250)765-2546
E-mail: twong@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
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School Aged Child Care Worker
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Location: Vernon Boys & Girls Club
Posting Date: Friday, March 5th, 2010 - Closing Date: Monday, March 15th, 2010
Job Duties: •To work with centre team to develop and implement the centre’s program. Communicate with parents on a daily basis, meeting the needs of our families.
•Provide a nurturing, fun and safe environment for school aged children.
•Lead children through a variety of activities including games, arts and crafts, and physical activity
Qualifications: •Post-secondary education in the area of child care required
•Minimum 2 years related employment experience working with school aged children
•Demonstrated interpersonal skills working with school aged children and their families
•Empathy towards children with challenging behaviours and a sincere desire to assist them in reaching their potential
•Current first aid/CPR certification
•Valid Class 4 Drivers License required/need to secure within 2 months of position being offered
•Successful completion of our Agency Screening Process, including a clear criminal record check
•Union Membership required
•Open to both male and female applicants
Salary: TBA
Hours: Part time – Increased hours during school holidays and school professional days
Please send resume and cover letter to: Kirstie Blanleil – Centre Director
Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs - VERNON
3300 – 37th Avenue, Vernon,
BC V1T 2Y5
Email: kblanleil@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Fax: 250.542-6559
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Before School Care Leader
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Location: Lake Country Boys and Girls Club
Posting Date: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 - Closing Date: Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Job Duties: •Responsible for care, nurturing, supervision and safety of children 6 – 12 years old.
•Use Club Vans to transport children to school.
•Completion of daily and weekly van inspections.
•Establish open communication with parents/care givers.
•Ensure that specific goals of children and program are met.
Qualifications: •Appropriate experience and/or certification in working with children
•Self motivated and enthusiastic.
•Excellent communication, judgment and team skills.
•Class 4 driver’s license.
•Successful completion of the Agency screening process including a criminal record check.
Salary: $12.94 per hour
Hours: Monday – Friday (10 hrs per week 7am-9am)
Please send resume and cover letter to: Submit resume and cover letter to:
Tobilynn Siemens, Acting Center Director
e-mail: tsiemens@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
3130 Berry Road, Lake Country, BC, V4V 1V2
Phone: 250-766-5277
Fax: 250-766-5219
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Director of Finance – 6 mth term
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Location: Martin Centre, Kelowna
Posting Date: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 - Closing Date: Friday, March 19th, 2010
Job Duties: A well established not-for-profit organization providing services to children and families throughout the Okanagan Valley requires the services of an experienced full-time, accountant for a 6 month term. Applicants should have experience with the not-for-profit sector. Qualifications the successful candidate will possess include:
•A recognized accounting designation,
•Strong working knowledge of ACCPAC (Corporate Edition) and Excel spreadsheets,
•Experience with various government and funding reports, required of Charitable and Registered Societies, and
•Familiarity with fund accounting in a not for profit environment
Qualifications: Responsible for all aspects of the accounting functions including:
•preparation and presentation of financial statements,
•plans and administers accounting, cost control and/or budgeting systems,
•record of assets, liabilities and financial transactions,
•preparation of cash flow and forecasts,
•supervises accounting staff.
As a member of the management team, incumbent will provide leadership to the accounting staff, and advice and counsel to the Chief Executive Officer on all financial matters.
Salary: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Hours: TBA
Please send resume and cover letter to: Director of Administration
PO Box 20222
Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9H2
Fax: (250) 762-6562
E-mail: fbasson@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
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School Age Child Care Program Leader
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Location: Webber Road Community Centre, Westside Boys and Girls Club
Posting Date: Friday, February 26th, 2010 - Closing Date: Friday, March 5th, 2010
Job Duties: - Responsible for care, nurturing, supervision and safety of children aged 5&6 years old.
- Responsible for developing and implementing recreation activities for children aged 5&6.
- Use Club Vans to pick up children from school and transport to various sites for recreational purposes.
- Establish open communication with parents/care givers.
- Assist with promotion of programs.
- Ensure that specific child and program goals are met.
Qualifications: A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working
with children in recreation, education or social services.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
- Self motivated and enthusiastic
- Complete Agency screening including criminal record check
- Class 4 drivers license (willing to obtain within 3 months)
Salary: $ 12.42-12.94 per hour dependent on Class 4 drivers license
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week (September to June)
Please send resume and cover letter to: Cathy Warner
cwarner@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
Phone: 250-768-3049 Fax: 250-768-3059
Webber Road Community Centre
2829 Inverness Road
West Kelowna, B.C V4T 1J5
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Relief/Casual Before & After School Care Leader
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Location: Penticton and Summerland Clubs
Posting Date: Friday, January 29th, 2010 - Closing Date: Friday, December 31st, 2010
Job Duties: •Responsible for care, nurturing, supervision and safety of children 6 – 12 years old.
•Responsible for facilitating activities for 6 – 12 years old children.
•Use Club Vans to pick up children from school and transport to various sites for recreational purposes.
•Establish open communication with parents/care givers.
•Ensure that specific goals of children and program are met.
•Ensure Agency Policies and Procedures, program standards, WCB standards, Community Care Licensing regulations, risk management requirements and general facility safety standards are met and followed by all staff at all times.
•Ensure that the Agency Mission Statement, Vision and Core Values are incorporated into everyday practice.
Qualifications: •A diploma, certificate and/or relevant experience working with children in recreation, education or other social services.
•Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
•Self motivated and enthusiastic
•Complete Agency screening including criminal record check
•Class 4 drivers license (or willingness to obtain)
•Current first aid certificate
•Requires membership in CUPE
Salary: $12.61/hr, increased with class 4 driver’s license
Hours: On Call 7-9am, 2-6pm Monday-Friday, increased hours during school breaks
Please send resume and cover letter to: Brittany Tutt
Centre Director – Penticton, Summerland
1295 Manitoba St.
Penticton, B.C. V2A 4Z9
Fax: (250) 493-5616
E-mail: btutt@boysandgirlsclubs.ca
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Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs volunteers and staff members are a team of dedicated people who are working to enrich the lives of children, youth and families in our communities. We are an agency who lives our mission statement and values, and believes that our staff and volunteers are our most valuable resources. 
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