About West Shore Parks & Recreation

West Shore Parks & Recreation is a community-driven organization located in Victoria, BC, committed to providing high-quality recreational programs and services. Our facilities are designed to promote health, wellness, and enjoyment for individuals and families of all ages. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where employees and community members can thrive. Join us in delivering exceptional experiences at our beautiful recreation facilities!

Position Overview

We're looking for caring and supportive individuals join our Afterschool Care team. As an Afterschool Care Inclusion Leader, you will be responsible for facilitating and integrating a child or children with additional physical, behavioral, or developmental support requirements into the afterschool care program. 

In addition to great wages, employees receive access to counselling, and a staff facility pass which provides drop-in use of the weightroom, fitness classes, skating, the pool and our 9-hole golf course.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

• Facilitate participation and adapt activities as required for a child requiring one-on-one support.
• Encourage independence where appropriate and assist in developing child’s self-confidence.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, colleagues, and staff from the Queen Alexandra Foundation.
• Responsible for completing any necessary written documentation of the child’s progress as part of their designated care plan.
• Assist instructor with developing and coordinating the weekly program schedule to promote social experiences.
• Promote and deliver safe, healthy, positive interactions, communications, diversity, and learning opportunities.
• Promote and enhance creative ideas in all program areas such as arts & crafts, dramatic play, music appreciation, science and nature, and sports.

Qualifications

• As a licensed care program, candidates must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• Experience working with children with disabilities or additional support needs as required.
• Minimum of 180 hours of experience working with school age children (aged 5-12 yrs) with disabilities and behaviour problems is required.
• 20 hours of proof of workshops/training courses.
• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR/C certification is required.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Class 4* unrestricted driver’s license is an asset.

A clear and current criminal record check is a condition of employment (employer initiated) and is the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.

Applications

Resumes and cover letters quoting competition 26-52 to be received prior to July 21, 2026, at 12:00PM.

This is a union position. Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Posted: July 7, 2026

Interested in other opportunities?

We are currently hiring for multiple positions within our Afterschool Care team. To view all available opportunities, please visit our Job Opportunities webpage. If you find a position that matches your interests and experience, we encourage you to submit an application prior to the indicated closing date. Note: you must submit an application to each individual posting you are interested in applying for.