ROLE: Activity Leader
PROGRAM: ILSC Junior Camp at UBC
REPORTS TO: Centre Director, ILSC Junior Camp at UBC
CONTRACT DURATION: June 26 to August 11, 2024 (full-time employment)
DURATION OF JUNIOR CAMP PROGRAM: 4-6 weeks – June 30 to August 11, 2024
Activity leaders bring life into the activities program of an ILSC Junior Camp. They provide an experience which is fun, engaging and culturally enriching for students. They supervise the students outside the classroom, overseeing their welfare, safety, and discipline at all times.
The ILSC Junior Camp at UBC requires 2 Activity Leadership Teams:
1. UBC On-site Activity Leaders who live at UBC with the students and lead on-site activities and supervise students during their on-site activities
2. UBC Off-Site Activity Leaders who live off-campus and supervise students on off-site excursions and field trips
Work Schedule and Timeline
The Activity Leader role is a full-time, fixed-term position. Due to the nature of the work, your hours may vary and may be irregular
UBC On-site Activity Leaders
- Full time hours on-site at UBC will begin on June 26, 2024, until August 11, 2024
- Pre-program staff training at UBC will take place from June 26, 2024, to June 28, 2024, on the UBC campus
- Your weekly work schedule will consist of six consecutive days of work, followed by one full day off per week
- Accommodation and meals are included while the Junior Camp is in operation from June 26- August 11, 2024
- Remuneration is $675/week
UBC Off-site Activity Leaders
- Full time hours on-site at UBC will begin on June 26, 2024, until August 11, 2024
- Pre-program staff training at UBC will take place from June 26, 2024, to June 28, 2024 at the UBC campus
- Your weekly work schedule will consist of greeting students upon their arrival and accompanying them back to UBC residence (typically on Sundays) as well as accompany them to the airport on their departure day (typically on Sundays)
- Supervising students on their weekday off-site activities on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 1:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Supervising students on their full-day weekend activities from 9:00 AM-8:00 PM (may vary depending on activity)
- Remuneration is $18.00/hour
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
UBC On-site Activity Leaders
- Greet students at airport upon their arrival and accompany them back to UBC residence on a rotational basis
- Accompany students from UBC residence to airport for their departure on a rotational basis
- Welcome students staying in residence on their first Sunday , assisting with their welcome orientation, checking into their rooms, and leading initial ‘getting to know you’ activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator
- Lead art, dance, drama, or sports activities, encouraging student participation with enthusiasm and leading by example
- Supervise the ‘going to bed’ and ‘getting up’ routines, morning and afternoon breaks, evening mealtimes, on a rotational basis
- Ensure the health and safety, welfare, and discipline of students, by being attentive to incidents of discrimination, bullying, or conflict between students and alerting the Junior Camp management staff-the Centre Director, Activity Coordinator, or Academic Manager of any issues
- Monitor the whereabouts of students through taking attendance at set meeting times, ensuring that curfews are kept and bed-times respected
- Complete student attendance reportsas required and advise the Junior Camp management team of any absences or lateness or behavioural issues
- Attend daily staff meetings for to review the day’s activities and to plan for the following day
- Assist the Activity Coordinator, and on occasion agents and accreditation inspectors, in the observation and evaluation of activities
- Supervise the departure of the students on their departure day, checking beds and facilities, collecting keys as appropriate, escorting students and luggage to pick-up points at agreed times.
- Assist with arrivals and departures of students, checking bedrooms and facilities, escorting students on airport transfers as and when required etc.
- All other reasonable requests
Off-site Activity Leaders
- Greet students at airport upon their arrival and accompany them back to UBC residence on a rotational basis
- Accompany students from UBC residence to airport for their departure on a rotational basis
- Welcome students staying in residence on their first Sunday , assisting with their welcome orientation, checking into their rooms, and leading initial ‘getting to know you’ activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator
- Attend daily staff meetings to review the day’s activities and to plan for the following day
- Supervise students during assigned activities and groups during excursions
- Ensure the health and safety, welfare, and discipline of students, by being attentive to incidents of discrimination, bullying, or conflict between students and alerting the Junior Camp management staff-the Centre Director, Activity Coordinator, or Academic Manager of any issues
- Complete student attendance reports as required and advise the Junior Camp management team of any absences or lateness or behavioural issues
- Assist the Activity Coordinator, and on occasion, the agents and accreditation inspectors, in the observation and evaluation of activities
- All other reasonable requests
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Experience working with teenagers in a camp or residential environment
- Background in sports, art, drama, or dance, or social media
- Enthusiasm, energy, and motivational skills
Desirable
- CPR / First Aid / Lifeguard certification
- Bilingualism: English
Additional Requirements of the Job:
- Criminal Record Police Check
- Medical records and immunization reports may be required
Contact Information
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
About ELS, ILSC & Greystone College
A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 8 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia.
In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Education Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.
Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs.
Our Core Values
- PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives
- INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity
- RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity
- COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together
- INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do
ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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