Activity Coordinator

Langley Christian School; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $30/hour

Contract-based schedule

Canadian experiences

Job summary

Langley Christian School's Global Education Program seeks an Activity Coordinator to lead local excursions for visiting international high school students from November to December. You will guide trips to Vancouver downtown and Vancouver Island, acting as ambassador and host.

This role suits energetic university students or recent grads pursuing education, youth development, or recreation management, with contract-based hours and hands-on leadership in logistics and safety.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable, and enthusiastic with a natural ability to connect with high school youth.
• Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and ability to run events on schedule.
• Interest or future career in teaching, youth leadership, or student services.
• Familiar with transit, landmarks, and attractions across Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
• Able to pass a background check; flexible weekend/off-campus hours during excursion dates.

Responsibilities

• Safely accompany and guide high school students on day trips and multi-day activities.
• Manage bookings, reservations, and ticketing for venues, transport, and attractions, following itineraries.
• Build rapport with teenage learners, encouraging participation and cross-cultural interaction.
• Maintain headcounts, supervise group dynamics, and adapt to schedule/weather changes to ensure safety.

Skills

Warm & approachable

Attention to detail

Teaching/youth leadership interest

Transit familiarity

Background check

Job description

Langley Christian School’s Global Education Program is seeking a dynamic, hospitable, and organized Activity Coordinator to lead exciting local excursions for visiting international high school students from November to December. In this role, you will act as an ambassador and guide, facilitating memorable trips to key regional destinations, including downtown Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

This position is ideal for energetic, personable individuals, especially university students or recent graduates aspiring to pursue a career in education, youth development, or recreation management.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely accompany and guide high school students on scheduled day trips and multi-day activities, fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and fun group atmosphere.
• Manage bookings, reservations, and ticketing for venues, transportation, and attractions while strictly following and executing set itineraries.
• Build positive rapport with teenage learners, encouraging active participation and cross-cultural interaction.
• Maintain student headcounts, supervise group dynamics, and adapt smoothly to unexpected schedule or weather changes to ensure student safety and well-being.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Warm, approachable, and enthusiastic, with a natural ability to connect with high school-aged youth.
• Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and ability to keep events running seamlessly on schedule.
• A demonstrated interest or future career ambition in teaching, youth leadership, or student services.
• Familiarity with transit, landmarks, and attractions across Greater Vancouver and Vancouver Island is a strong asset.
• Ability to pass a background/vulnerable sector check; flexible availability on weekends or off-campus hours during excursion dates.

What We Offer

• Practical leadership and logistics experience to enhance your resume for future education or administrative roles.
• Contract-based work designed around trip schedules.
• The opportunity to create unforgettable Canadian experiences for visiting global youth.
• Compensation: $30/hour for approximately 50 hours of work