Dorm Parent and Activities Facilitator

Brookes Westshore; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school seeks a Weekend Dorm Parent and Dormitory Activities Facilitator to engage students in extracurricular support and activity planning. This role prioritizes emotional stability and community building for dormitory students, requiring relevant qualifications and a strong mentoring background.

Benefits

Health and Dental benefits eligibility after probation

Meal taxable benefits

Qualifications

• Clear BC Class 4 or Class 2 Driver's Licence required.
• Experience in summer camps or recreational programming is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support to students for emotional and academic stability.
• Plan and facilitate engaging activities for international students.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Planning

Crisis Management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Recreation or related discipline

Standard First Aid with CPR C certification

Job description

Weekend Dorm Parent and Dormitory Activities Facilitator

Are you looking for a unique and rewarding role that combines activity planning with mentoring and supporting students? Do you enjoy working with youth from diverse backgrounds and leading engaging extracurricular programs that help build community? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

We are currently hiring for a dorm parent and dorm weekend activity facilitator to create and facilitate campus activities, recreational activities, and events that support our dormitory students after school and on weekends.

Schedule Overview

• Weekend Dorm and Activity Shifts:
• Friday 3:00pm-12:30pm
• Saturday 12:00pm-7:00pm
• Sunday 10:30am-5:00pm
• Office Hours (Activity Planning):
• Monday and Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm (Thursday shift varies due to needs of school)
• Start Date: August 15th, 2025
• Flexibility is required based on activity schedules and/or needs of the school.

Compensation and Benefits

• $24.00-$26.00 per hour plus 4% in lieu (Dependent on experience and obtaining Class 4 drivers licence).
• Eligibility for enrolment in our Health and Dental benefits after 3-month probationary period along with participation in our meal taxable benefit.
• Potential to participate in other areas such as leading an after-school activity, chaperoning a school trip, coaching, and driving for sports teams.
• Additional hours may be available with the Transportation team.

Dorm Parent Position Summary

• Providing care that ensures each student receives individual contact weekly to support emotional and academic stability, celebrate birthdays and special events, and make the dorm feel like a home.
• Building rapport with residents to facilitate open communication regarding questions, problems, and concerns.
• Ensuring all student needs are met, including health, social well-being, behavior management, and emotional support.
• Supervising evening curfews and morning wake-up procedures, and following lock-up and lights-out protocols.
• Advocating for students' best interests by liaising with parents, agents, and teachers as needed.
• Acting as a mentor, supervisor, and positive role model.
• Listening actively to students facing academic or personal difficulties.
• Fostering respect for self, others, and community.
• Handling first-level behavior issues and consequences.
• Ensuring students are aware of safety rules and emergency procedures (fire, earthquake, medical emergency, lockdown, shutting down gas and water supplies).
• Supporting students with daily routines, including uniform and health needs.
• Coordinating weekend and holiday leave requests and transportation guidelines.

Activities Facilitator Position Summary

• Planning and facilitating engaging on- and off-campus activities for international students in grades 8-12 to promote wellness, community, and personal growth.
• Supporting the coordination and programming of after-school activities and trips, including scheduling, bookings, and student charges.
• Managing student registration, sign-ups, and logistics, including purchasing supplies and collaborating with dorm staff.
• Coordinating off-campus activities, including bookings, transportation, and cost recording.
• Transporting students using school vans and buses.
• Collaborating with the Activities Coordinator and dorm staff to ensure successful activity execution.

Requirements for This Position

• Current BC Class 4 unrestricted or Class 2 Driver's Licence, or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Clear Ministry of Public Service criminal record check for working with vulnerable children.
• Copy of a clean BC driver’s abstract.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C certification.
• Diploma or Degree in Recreation or related discipline (asset).
• Experience in summer camps, recreational programming, or working with international students (asset).
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Word) (asset).
• Punctual, reliable, versatile.
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently.
• Social media experience (asset).

About Brookes

Brookes Westshore is a small, independent Grade 4-12 school offering a personalized, student-centered approach to learning. Join our friendly community and enjoy the natural surroundings. We focus on care, respect, personal learning, global vision, and community service.

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume to [contact email]. We thank all applicants; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.