recreation program leader

About the company

We are a Kelowna based non-profit that provides outdoor recreation programs to youth that provide instruction and life skill development through mentorship and play.

Your tasks

We are looking for energetic and passionate Program Leaders to facilitate our outdoor recreation and education programs!

As a Program Lead on Leaders in Action and Learn to Shred, you will co-facilitate sport-based, and potentially a few classroom-based, sessions to youth aged 12 - 18. Sessions in the winter include snowboarding, rock climbing, and skill development sessions around leadership, life, and employment skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Co-facilitate Elevation Outdoors core programs: Implementing curriculum, building mentorship relationships with youth, and working with a team of staff and volunteers to deliver sport-based programs safely.
• Respond to unforeseen events: Changes in weather/conditions, evolving group dynamics, injury, or participant behaviour.
• Transport and set up equipment, as needed
• Prepare for programs: Take advantage of paid training and prep time to become comfortable and confident with the curriculums as well as the unique details of individual programs.
• Communicate with all staff: While at programs, instructors are relied upon to ensure everyone involved is on the same page. They also provide key insight into the challenges, successes, and incidents to members of the Elevation Outdoors team.

Requirements

You're well suited to apply if you:

• Believe in the benefits of outdoor recreations for individuals, communities, and the environment.
• Value the right to participate in outdoor recreation amongst all ages and abilities.
• Enjoy teaching youth (12 - 18), using enthusiasm, professionalism, and patience.
• Have experience, gear and passion for the sports we teach (snowboarding in particular, rock climbing if of interest)
• Adapt well to different audiences, locations, coworkers, weather, and unforeseen changes.
• Appreciate teamwork and can lead or work in a team to accomplish a common goal.
• Are organized and on time.

Bonus points if you have:

• Led children or youth programs in recreational activities in the past
• A BC driver's licence (particularly if Class 4 or above) and feel comfortable driving a minivan and bike trailer.
• Coaching or any other relevant certification

You'll also need:

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification or equivalency, or a willingness to self-organize and obtain (note: this course is more comprehensive than, and not equivalent to, Emergency First Aid or Occupational First Aid Level 1).
• Ability to obtain Class 4 Unrestricted license.
• Clear Criminal Record Check for the vulnerable sector.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• English fluency.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds for work.
• Reliable access to your own snowboarding gear.

Other

Position Summary: We are seeking part-time, flexible Program Leads to support our winter programs starting from December 2026 - March 2027. Successful applicants will support our Leaders in Action and Learn to Shred programs this winter. Preferred candidates will have the ability to continue on in our spring season and onward.

The role is part-time ( 2 - 4 days/week) and the number of shifts may vary from week to week, depending on applicant's availability, school holidays, and programming needs. The snowboarding shifts are long days, 9 - 11 hour shifts, with standard overtime pay provided. Program Leads travel within Kelowna, West Kelowna, and surrounding areas or sport venues (ie. Big White, Beyond the Crux climbing gym) to facilitate program, and can expect some early morning start times as well as late night shifts on snowboarding days. Successful candidates will have prior snowboard experience and their own gear (and knowledge of Big White is a plus).

Schedules & Locations: Weekly Schedule: Part-time (2-4 days/week) positions are offered. The variability in