Relief Children's Program Mentor

2026–2027 School Year

BGC Jane and Finch Club is committed to providing children and youth with safe, inclusive, and engaging programs that inspire learning, leadership, healthy living, and positive relationships.

Our After-School Program provides children ages 5–10 with a safe and welcoming environment where they can participate in recreation, sports, creative arts, literacy, homework support, leadership development, and healthy living activities.

We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, energetic, and caring individuals to join our team as Relief Children's Program Mentors for the 2026–2027 school year.

The Relief Children's Program Mentor provides on-call coverage across multiple BGC Jane and Finch Club after-school program locations to ensure quality programming continues during planned and unplanned staff absences. Working under the direction of the Site Lead and Children's Program Coordinator, Relief Mentors assist with delivering engaging programming while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants.

This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, are flexible, and can confidently adapt to different program sites, age groups, and daily routines.

Grand ravine Children's Centre 300 Grand ravine Drive, Unit 176A 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Topcliff Public School 65 Topcliff Avenue 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Driftwood Public School 265 Driftwood Avenue 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Gosford Public School 30 Gosford Boulevard 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Stanley Public School 75 Stanley Road 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sheppard Public School 1430 Sheppard Avenue 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Please Note:

Relief staff are expected to travel between program locations and may be assigned to different sites based on operational needs and daily staffing requirements.

• Assist in planning and facilitating engaging daily after-school programming.
• Deliver age-appropriate recreation, sports, literacy, homework support, creative arts, STEM, and healthy living activities.
• Step into existing program plans and ensure smooth program delivery.
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, leadership, and positive youth development.
• Build positive relationships with children through active participation and mentorship.

• Provide active supervision of children at all times.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Promote positive behavior using encouragement, conflict resolution, and restorative practices.
• Ensure all children are signed in and out according to program procedures.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, injuries, illnesses, and behavioural incidents.
• Follow all BGC Jane and Finch Club policies, Ontario health and safety regulations, child protection procedures, and food safety standards.

• Assist with daily program set-up and clean-up.
• Prepare activity spaces before participants arrive.
• Assist with snack preparation and distribution following food handling procedures.
• Maintain attendance records and complete required documentation when assigned.
• Ensure program spaces remain clean, organized, and welcoming.

• Work collaboratively with Site Leads, Program Coordinators, volunteers, placement students, and fellow staff.
• Quickly adapt to different program sites and staff teams.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings, orientations, and professional development sessions.
• Support PA Day programs, school break programming, community events, and special events.

• Maintain professional relationships with children, families, school staff, and colleagues.
• Report concerns, injuries, behavioral incidents, and parent…