Summer Camp Program Leader

**Employment Type: Casual**

**Pay Grade: 11 - $25.22-29.48**

**Hours of Work: 30-40 hours weekly (June 18 - August 22)**

**Competition Number: 2025-07**

**Closing Date: February 21, 2025 at 4:30pm**

**The City of White Rock - where every wave of talent helps shape our City by the sea.** We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams.

The City of White Rock is a unique, ocean-side community of 22,000 citizens located half an hour south of Vancouver on the shore of Semiahmoo Bay and is known for its sunny weather, expansive beach, historic pier, delightful restaurants, and sense of community.

**Overview**

The Recreation & Culture Department seeks six (6) creative and organized individuals to supplement their regular staff during the summer months. Responsibilities include assisting a Recreation Programmer in planning, scheduling, implementing, and leading a 10-week summer day camp program for 6-12-year-olds. Program Leaders will also assist in promoting interest and participation in program activities through various media and community groups. Tasks will broaden both experience and knowledge in planning, organization, and interpersonal skills related to programs for children and youth in a social and recreational setting. Evening and weekend work may be required

**Qualifications**
- Completion of Grade 12 complemented by some related experience, preferably in municipal recreational work and some leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; or in related disciplines;
- High Five Certification, including The Principles of Healthy Child Development, is an asset and not a requirement;
**Requirements**:

- Working knowledge of organized community recreation principles and practices including the safe and proper use of equipment and facilities;
- Working knowledge of program content for assigned social, cultural, sport, and general interest recreational activities and special events for which leadership skills are required.
- Ability to plan, schedule, implement and lead assigned recreational programs and provide guidance and assistance to volunteers regarding instructional duties and safe and proper use of equipment and facilities;
- Proficiency with standard office equipment and computer software including Microsoft Word & Excel;
- Sound knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic;
- Ability to develop, draft and maintain various types of promotional materials and publications with creativity, detail and accuracy and ability to prepare and maintain files, records, reports and related material;
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and active listening and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, program participants and the public, and to make a positive contribution to a team environment;
- Availability to work on days, evenings, and/or weekends;
- Applicants under consideration will be required to consent to Police Information and Vulnerable Sector Checks.
- Other duties as assigned.

The City has applied for the Canada Summer Jobs grant and if approved, applicants must meet the grant criteria. Review the Government of Canada Summer Jobs Website for detailed information about the program.

The City is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to promoting and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our teams and a more vibrant community starts with you If your experience and education have prepared you for success in this role and you are committed to working in a manner that supports a respectful, healthy, and safe environment, please submit a cover letter and resume online.

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**Job Details**:
**Category**

Casual

**Status**

Open

**Posted**

January 29, 2025 4:00 PM

**Closing**

February 21, 2025 4:30 PM