Summer Camp Leader

6 days ago


Calgary, Canada SAIT Full time

The Student Services department’s role in student success is to create a culture and environment that unleashes the full potential of all the students at SAIT. Our primary goal is to support Student-First Culture, by focusing on student success and mobilizing all campus community members in this shared goal.

The Opportunity

SAIT Summer Camps (SSC) is looking is looking for energetic Camp Leaders for the 2024 camp season. If you are passionate about working with children and youth, love to have fun and have knowledge in any of the following camp themes, we encourage you to apply. 

Camp Themes: 

- Welding

- Construction

- Science & Technology

- Math

- Business Development/Marketing/Supply Chain/Investing

- Social Media & Content Creation

- Life Skills

- Coding

- Game Development

- Literacy

- Recreation

Please indicate in your cover letter and application which camp themes you have experience with in an educational, professional, or personal capacity.

Please note all applicants must complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search if hired.

The Role
  • Supervision and Safety of Participants
  • Ensure the safety, well-being and enjoyment of campers from grades 4-12. 
  • Supervise campers during before-care, after-care, lunch time and field trips. 
  • Assess and manage risk within delivering programs and while supervising. 
  • React and adapt quickly to emergency situations involving children and youth. 
  • Display a strong ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively. 
  • Consistently follow program policies and procedures with campers.
  • Plan, lead and modify program lessons and activities. 
  • Set-up and clean-up program areas on a daily basis. 
  • Make accommodations for campers with varying learning needs.
  • Work collaboratively with co-leaders/instructors to set-up and deliver programs.
  • Leading Children and Youth
  • Mediate conflict amongst participants with integrity and consistency. 
  • Demonstrate and role model appropriate behaviors for children and youth. 
  • Participate in recreation activities with campers.
  • Communicating and Reporting
  • Communicate professionally with parents/guardians about their child’s experience at camp. 
  • Implement and use strength-based language when communicating with campers. 
  • Document and inform administration staff of any incidents within programs.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 1-years experience working with children and youth is preferred
  • Experience working with children and youth in camp or day program environment is preferred 
  • Enrollment in a post-secondary program related to camp program areas, education, social work, child care/child development, or recreation is preferred
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Throughout the duration of summer camps (June through August) this role will require working on-campus Monday through Friday inclusive. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the camp leader contract, including training week (June 24 – 28, 2024) and the camp season (July 2 – August 16, 2024). 
  • Availability for scheduled shifts on weekdays between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and driven
  • Punctual and able to adapt to a changing schedule is a must
Job classification: CAMP LEADER - A5945

Salary range: $17.14 - $19.69

# of positions: 30

Position End Date: August 16 2024

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers , we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT . 

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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