Brock Sports Camp Instructor - Basketball

Brock University; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brock University seeks a part-time Instructor for its Sports Camp, specializing in basketball. The role involves ensuring a safe and positive experience for youth campers, building relationships with participants, and facilitating sports activities. Ideal candidates should have experience with children, good communication skills, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth.
• Friendly, responsible, and service-oriented attitude.
• Interest in learning new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with all campers and families.
• Facilitate educational experiences for participants.
• Respond to and document all incidents.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Service-oriented attitude

Education

Completion of at least year one of post-secondary study

Job description

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Brock Sports Camp Instructor - Basketball

Apply locations St. Catharines, Main Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR-1020886

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity compiled by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date:

June 7, 2025 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group)

Job Description:

The Instructor, Brock Sports Camp is responsible for all duties associated with the successful delivery of a youth sport camp. The instructor will act as a caregiver, mentor, and educator and is responsible for facilitating a positive and safe experience for all campers. This position is a part-time for the duration of each camp.

Brock Sports intends to offer on-campus day camps on the following days:

• July 7-11
• July 14-18
• July 21-25
• July 28-August 1

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships with all campers and families
• Provide an engaging and educational experience for all participants
• Be knowledgeable in and facilitate all program activities related to camp
• Be fun, approachable, and participate fully in all camp activities
• Be aware of and make accommodations for camper needs where required (medical, dietary, behavioral, etc.)
• Use provided equipment and teaching space responsibly
• Prevent, respond to, and document all incidents, reporting immediately to program managers
• Attend required training sessions

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Completion of at least year one of post-secondary study
• Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth
• Effective communication skills and the ability to problem solve professionally and effectively
• A friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
• Proven record of accountability
• Interest in and willingness to learn new technical skills, develop personal soft skills, and understand and facilitate concepts in relevant curriculum program areas
• First Aid/CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector screening
• Completion of required training sessions

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups .

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodat e the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code . Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure you r participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received . C andidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca .

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Brock University is a comprehensive institution with rich academic programs and world-class research activity. Located in Ontario’s scenic Niagara region on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, Brock is situated in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. With nearly 600 full-time faculty members and researchers, Brock's robust academic scope offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs in seven dynamic Faculties. The University’s 19,000 students come from across Canada and around the world. Brock’s renowned student experience is enriched by an emphasis on experiential education, as illustrated by community partnerships, volunteerism and one of Ontario's largest and most successful co-op programs.