Summer Day Camp – Junior

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada West End CC Group Full time

The West End Community Centre Association enhances the quality of life of the residents and visitors of the West End and Coal Harbour communities by providing recreational, educational and social activities and services. The West End & Coal Harbour Community Centres are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and responsible individuals to plan, lead and implement our Summer Day Camp programs for children ages 6 to 13 years.

Qualifications:
  • Experience working in a day camp or related setting as a leader or volunteer
  • Strong knowledge of age-appropriate activities & out trips for children ages 6 to 13 years
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated leadership & problem solving skills
  • Familiarity with working within a budget and tracking expenses
  • Demonstrated administrative skills in program planning, word processing and reporting
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Ability & willingness to work within a culturally, economically and socially diverse community
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing direct leadership, supervision and instruction to Day Camp participants
  • Planning, and implementing age-appropriate activities (ie. arts & crafts, games, out-trips) that fit with the weekly theme developed by the Day Camp Managers
  • Providing a safe, educational and engaging environment
  • Follow COVID-19 procedures in coordination with Camp Manager and Recreation Staff.
  • Working cooperatively with and being a positive role model to fellow staff and volunteers
  • Preparing and submitting feedback for the Day Camps & providing recommendations for future programs
  • Liaising & working with Recreation Staff at the West End & Coal Harbour Community Centres to ensure the efficient operation of Day Camp programs
  • Collecting information for medical & waiver forms from participants each week and ensuring that the sign-in & sign-out of children each day is conducted in a safe & efficient manner
  • Tracking & reporting petty cash usage on a weekly basis
Conditions of employment:
  • Successful Police Records clearance
  • Current First Aid/CPR level C certification or willingness to obtain prior to the first day of the program
  • Currently the association’s vaccination policy is suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the City of Vancouver deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, candidates may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible for employment
  • As conditions of a position covered by the Canada Summer Jobs grant, the successful applicant must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years. As well must be available to work the full duration of the dates stated below.
  • Preference will be given to those who are choosing a career in recreation, education, social services or social sciences
Terms of employment:
  • *positions, rate of pay, total hours, and start date dependent on funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Grant
  •  Senior Leader: June 17th – August 31st , 2024
  • Junior Leader: June 24th – August 31st, 2024
  • 30 to 40 hours per week
  • $18.10 (Junior), $19.90 (Senior) per hour includes 4% in lieu of vacation pay and 4% in lieu of statutory holiday pay

Please forward your cover letter & resume, via mail or email by Friday, April 12, 2024 at 5pm to:
West End Community Centre Attn: Community Youth Worker

Mail: 870 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8 Email: Jessica.mccallum@vancouver.ca
(Please send CL & Resume as one PDF)

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Vancouver, Canada Clubhouse Kids Day Camp Full time

    Do you love working with children? Do you want to help them be the best version of themselves? Do you love working in a team environment and meet some great people? Thriving Kids Care Society is currently looking to fill vacancies on their Clubhouse Kids summer team. Clubhouse Kids is a day camp program for school-age children. We provide a highly...


  • Vancouver, Canada Regent College Full time

    Do you love working with children? Are you relational and passionate in connecting with children and parents from all varied social, economic, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds? Do you want to have an impact on their lives so they can become their best self? You are an experienced leader who brings strong organizational and communication skills and can...


  • Vancouver, BC, Canada Regent College Full time

    Do you love working with children? Are you relational and passionate in connecting with children and parents from all varied social, economic, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds? Do you want to have an impact on their lives so they can become their best self? You are an experienced leader who brings strong organizational and communication skills and can...

  • Camp Supervisor

    7 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada Sunset Community Association Full time

    **Job Opportunity** **Camp Supervisor - Summer Escape Day Camp** Sunset Community Centre is seeking a dynamic and organized Camp Supervisor to implement and lead Summer Escape Day Camp (ages 6‐12). Summer Day Camp Supervisor reports to the Summer Day Camp Project Manager. Summer Escape Camp runs from July 4 to September 1, Monday to Friday (excluding...


  • Vancouver, Canada Thunderbird Neighbourhood Association Full time

    **THUNDERBIRD NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION** - Jointly operated by the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Thunderbird Neighbourhood Association_ **EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Summer Day Camp Manager Thunderbird Neighbourhood Association is looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and responsible individual to plan, lead and implement the Summer Day...

  • Camp Supervisor

    7 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada Sunset Community Association Full time

    **Job Opportunity** **Camp Supervisor - Summer Youth Day Camp** Sunset Community Centre is seeking a dynamic and organized Camp Supervisor to implement and lead our Summer Youth Day Camp (ages 12-16)! Every week offers exciting and engaging activities revolving around youth values: leadership development, independence, friendship, and diversity. This is a...


  • Vancouver, Canada Sunset Community Association Full time

    **Job Opportunity** **Summer Day Camp Project Manager** Sunset Community Centre is seeking a dynamic and organized Summer Day Camp Project Manager to oversee and implement three diverse summer day camps: Summer Escape Day Camp (ages 6‐12), Creative REMIX Summer Day Camp (ages 6‐10), and Youth Day Camp (ages 12-16). This is a direct leadership role with...


  • Vancouver, BC, Canada Regent College Full time

    You are an enthusiastic, outgoing, and responsible collaborator who is relational and experienced in a leadership role connecting with children (particularly between two to Grade 5). You work well with youth volunteers, adult volunteers, and parents, and can connect with people from varied social, economic, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds. If this...


  • North Vancouver, Canada Deep Cove Music & Musart Cultural Society Full time

    **About us** The Musart Cultural Society and Deep Cove Music & Arts Centre operate in North Vancouver, BC V7G 1S3. We have been in business for over 27 years and our goal is has always been to have fun while being creative!. Our work environment includes: - Several different rooms with iMac Stations - Kitchen area with fridge and microwave - Located in...


  • Vancouver, Canada Douglas Park Community Centre Full time

    We have a few positions available. Supervising Summer Daycamp Leader and Assistant Daycamp Leader. **Key Responsibilities**: Be part of a team that....... delivers the daily program of summer day camp for school aged children consisting of field trips, camp activities, arts and crafts, group games supervision and safety of 20 children with 2 other...


  • Vancouver, Canada Douglas Park Community Centre Full time

    We have a few positions available. Supervising Summer Daycamp Leader and Assistant Daycamp Leader. **Key Responsibilities**: Be part of a team that....... delivers the daily program of summer day camp for school aged children consisting of field trips, camp activities, arts and crafts, group games supervision and safety of 20 children with 2 other...

  • Camp Assistant

    7 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada Sunset Community Association Full time

    **Job Opportunity** **Camp Leader (4 full time positions; 4 on-call positions) and Assistant (2 positions) - Summer Escape Day Camp** Sunset Community Centre is seeking dynamic and organized day camp staff to implement and lead Summer Escape Day Camp (ages 6‐12). Summer Escape Day Camp Leaders and Assistants report to the Summer Escape Supervisor and...


  • Vancouver, Canada Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association Full time

    **Mount Pleasant Community Centre Job Posting** **Position**:Mount Pleasant Youth Leadership Camp - Camp Manager **Regular shifts**: Prior to camp start, days and hours will vary but will be 35-40 hours per week. This may include evenings and weekends depending on when training is offered. Once camp starts regular work days will be Monday to Friday...

  • Summer Camp Leader

    2 weeks ago


    Vancouver, Canada St. John's School Society Full time

    St. Johns School is seeking energetic and motivated individuals to plan and lead summer camps for children and youth in our programme, SJS Summer to Discover. St. John’s School is hiring for the positions of Summer Camp Leader 1 and Summer Camp Leader 2. Under the general direction of the Summer Camps Coordinator, Summer Camp Leaders will be responsible...

  • Summer Camp Leader

    3 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada Film Camp in A Box Full time

    A Must have summer experience for anyone in education, recreation, media, film or high school grads looking for they AHA! moment. *If your last name is Spielberg, Tarantino or Landis you will automatically get a second interview ;-). Contract length: 8 weeks in summer 35+ hours per week **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract Contract...

  • Summer Camp Leader

    6 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada Film Camp in A Box Full time

    Contract length: 8 weeks in summer Part-time hours: 35+ hours per week **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 8 weeks Part-time hours: 30 - 40 per week **Salary**: $17.00-$19.00 per hour Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday - No weekends COVID-19 considerations: Film Camp in A Box follows local Covid 19...


  • Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Maritime Museum Full time

    _The Vancouver Maritime Museum is located on the located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and_ _səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)._ The Vancouver Maritime Museum is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic individual to develop and deliver summer day camps and assist the programs...

  • Camp Leader

    7 days ago


    Vancouver, Canada Sunset Community Association Full time

    **Job Opportunity** **Camp Leader (2 positions) - Youth Day Camp** Sunset Community Centre is seeking dynamic and organized youth day camp staff to implement and lead Youth Day Camp (ages 12-16). Youth Day Camp Leaders report to Youth Day Camp Supervisor and Summer Day Camp Project Manager. This camp will take place at Sunset Community Centre. Every week...


  • North Vancouver, Canada North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Full time

    **Summer Camp Inclusion Leader***:Playground Leader I (Auxiliary)** **Competition #**24013A** North Vancouver Recreation & Culture is dedicated to building healthy individuals, families and communities. We offer a wide range of recreation and cultural programs and services to residents of all ages and abilities. This position offers the right person the...


  • Vancouver, BC, Canada Burnaby Neighbourhood House Full time

    canada summer jobs / summer students • Starting wage is $19.4% holiday pay will be added The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a volunteer driven community based social service agency that provides a wide range of programs and services in response to identified community needs. This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program and requires...