Prerequisites:
- Elementary School Teacher, Camp Director, OR at least 1,000+ hours leading large groups of children professionally.
- Current Police Information Check & First Aid Certification.
- Teacher, Lifeguard, ECE, or EA certifications are a major asset.
- As this job is partially supported by Canada Summer Jobs, staff need to be between 18-30 years old and Canadian citizens, Permanent residents, or Protected Persons.
At Rainforest Adventure Camps, we believe in the power of play. We are a community-focused non-profit dedicated to further developing participants’ resilience, empathy, social growth, and independence in a fun and peaceful setting. If you are an outgoing, high-energy leader who loves the water and the woods, we want to meet you!
Who You Are: You are a "people person" through and through. You’re the one who anticipates the needs of your team and stays patient and kind even when the weather isn't perfect. We are seeking Camp Coordinators that have, ideally, previously led other camps and staff.
- A Natural Leader: You have experience mentoring staff and volunteers. We are looking for a calm, collaborative, patient, and respectful leader.
- Safety-First: You’re a pro at managing groups near water (lakes and pools), and ensuring everyone's safety, wellness, and engagement.
- Community Builder: You thrive on building positive relationships with parents, kids, youth, staff, volunteers, and the community.
- Resourceful: You have a "toolbox" full of games and activities ready to go.
What Your Days Will Look Like:
- Lead the Adventure: Collaboratively lead games and activities at beautiful spots like White Pine Beach and Coquitlam River.
- Navigate the Day: Manage logistics, ensure safety around water, and de-escalate challenges with a calm, respectful approach.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Camp Coordinator and Camp Director along with Admin, Camp Leaders, and Volunteers.
- Train and mentor staff and volunteers.
- The position will be outdoors, leading one of our camps. It is suited for someone with extensive experience and training who will act as a lead guide at one of our camps.
Locations: Out-trips at our Tri-Cities Camps include White Pine Beach, the Coquitlam River, Spani Pool, Eagle Ridge Pool, Centennial Pool, Crash Crawly's (if there's heavy rain or wildfire smoke), and more. We meet at (or near) the out-trip of the day.
We’re also hiring for camps across Metro Vancouver, including New Westminster, Burnaby, Vancouver West Side, Maple Ridge, South Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and North Vancouver. Lifeguards, EAs, Assistant Site Directors, and BIs are also needed.
Join Our Mission: Adventure Play Care Society is a non-profit on a mission to inspire and empower. We value diversity and invite experienced leaders from all backgrounds to apply to our child-centred programs.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.
www.RfCamps.com
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This position requires a current Police Info Check and First Aid. Please confirm if you have these.
- How many thousands of hours of professional experience do you have leading large groups of kids ages 6-12 in a recreational setting? What did you do?
- Canada Summer Jobs requires all candidates hired for our summer positions be under the age of 31 and a Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, or Protected Person. Please confirm both.
- What is your availability Monday-Friday from June 26-September 4 (excluding holidays)?
Work Location: In person
