2026 Summer Day Camp Leaders - Community Recreation Services

City of Surrey; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Canadian city is seeking enthusiastic individuals for Summer Day Camp Leaders in Surrey. This role involves creating positive recreation experiences for children and youth, supporting their skill development and social interactions. Candidates should be flexible, adaptable, and have strong customer service skills. Positions include Junior and Senior Day Camp Leaders, focusing on active, safe, and fun programs. A commitment to positive recreation experiences is key. Pay rates range from $18.88 to $23.85 hourly, depending on position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth is an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to swim and skate are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide an active, safe, and stimulating environment for participants.
• Design and implement camp programs for children and youth.
• Guide and support others effectively in team settings.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C with AED certificate

Job description

City of Surrey

2026 Summer Day Camp Leaders – Community Recreation Services

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city—and their careers—forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

SCOPE

Spend your summer creating positive recreation experiences for children and youth! Join the Community & Recreation Services division and be part of a dynamic, fast‑paced team dedicated to delivering fun, active, and safe programs for children and youth. Our goal is to help participants develop new skills, make friends, and enjoy unforgettable summer experiences. As a HIGH FIVE® registered organization, the City of Surrey is committed to ensuring every child in our programs has a positive and meaningful recreation experience. Our Summer Day Camps take place in a variety of settings, including recreation centres, schools, community halls, arenas, pools, and parks.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are:

• Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust quickly to new environments and situations.
• Strong team players, committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work well with little supervision.
• Effective at engaging with people of all ages.
• Highly organized and dependable in managing responsibilities.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Union – CUPE Local 402 – Auxiliary
Non‑Union – Casual Instructor

RESPONSIBILITIES

Junior Day Camp Leaders (Community Services Assistant 1) are responsible for providing day camp participants with an active, safe, and stimulating environment to develop social skills and general well‑being.

Senior Day Camp Leaders (Community Services Assistant 2) are responsible for designing and implementing day camp programs for children and youth, in addition to the responsibilities of a Junior Day Camp Leader.

Specialty Day Camp Leaders (Non‑Union) are responsible for the design and implementation of day camp programs for children and youth. Experience in specific skills, such as sports, dance, swimming, skating, etc., is an asset for our camps that run in a recreation setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

Junior Day Camp Leaders (Community Services Assistant 1)

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C with AED certificate (current certifications or willing to be obtained by February 28 2026).
• Completion of Grade 10 supplemented by relevant experience in community service work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience working with children or youth is an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Ability to swim and skate are considered assets.

Senior Day Camp Leaders (Community Services Assistant 2)

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C with AED certificate (current certifications or willing to be obtained by February 28 2026).
• Completion of Grade 10 supplemented by relevant experience in community service work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience working with children is considered an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Ability to swim and skate are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and support others effectively.

Non‑Union Specialty Camp Instructors

• Current Emergency First Aid and CPR C with AED certificate (current certifications or willing to be obtained by February 28 2026).
• Completion of Grade 10 supplemented by relevant experience in community service work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Previous experience working with children is considered an asset.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Experience in specialized instructional skill in visual arts or performing arts.
• Experience teaching sports, language, science, or cooking.

OTHER INFORMATION

Pay Rate: Schedule D
Hourly Rate: Community Services Assistant 1 — $21.24 (2024 rate)
Community Services Assistant 2 — $23.85 (2024 rate)
Non‑Union Instructor — $18.88 – $27.69 (job code dependent)

Applicants must upload all relevant certificates to their online application.

Applicants selected for further consideration will be required to consent to a Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.

Closing Date: January 12 2026