Spring School Field Trip Instructor

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university is seeking enthusiastic Part-Time Spring Instructors to engage with elementary and high school students during on-campus programs. Instructors will create positive experiences while ensuring safety and participation in various activities. The ideal candidates should be friendly, responsible, and willing to learn new skills. A minimum of one year of post-secondary education is required, along with the ability to work flexible hours. This position offers a pay rate of $17.60 per hour and has multiple openings.

Qualifications

• Availability to work 25-35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Desire to work in a camp setting.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR Level C.

Responsibilities

• Role modeling for campers and maintaining a safe environment.
• Leading games and activities during group events.
• Creating a positive rapport with visitors.

Skills

Experience working with children

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Interest in science and technology

Education

Completed at least one year of post-secondary study

Job description

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 outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

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

Post End Date:

January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group).

Department: Brock Recreation & Youth University

Pay Rate: $17.60/hour

Contract Dates:

• Welcome to Youth University Day – April 11
• April 27 to June 24, 2026

Hours: 25-35 hours/week

Positions available: Multiple

Job Description

Brock’s Youth University offers on-campus overnight and day-long class trips where elementary and high school students can get a glimpse into post-secondary life while they participate in experiential learning programs in science, technology, outdoor education, s,ports and soft-skill development. You are encouraged to learn more about what we do at brocku.ca/youth-university.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Instructors hold the most important job at camp, they are the role models for our campers! Instructors are the caregivers, first aiders, mentors, and educators. The spring youth instructor is responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment while creating a meaningful and fun experience for all elementary and high school students. They will be responsible for school field trip programs for groups of youth aged 6 to 14.

• Create a positive rapport with all guests visiting campus including elementary and high school students, classroom teachers, trip chaperones, and the community.
• Be fun, approachable, and participate fully in all aspects of the program.
• Be aware of and make accommodations for camper needs (medical, dietary, behavior).
• Create a positive and fun environment by leading games, songs, and other activities during group arrival/departures, transitions, opening & closing ceremonies, recreation and social events (e.g. school dances, campfire programs).
• Use provided equipment and teaching space responsibly, safely and effectively.
• Attend training sessions and scheduled meetings.
• Prevent, respond to, and document incidents; report immediately to program manager.
• Occasional overnight supervision will be required by a few instructors each season.
• Be knowledgeable in the facilitation of all program modules in science (e.g., chemistry, biology), technology (e.g., robotics), outdoor education (e.g., hiking, orienteering, challenge course), and soft skill development (e.g., initiatives) or sports (e.g., cricket, ultimate frisbee, tennis etc.).

Qualifications

• Availability to work approximately 25-35 hours per week, Monday – Friday as early as 8am and as late as 10pm. Weekly schedules are typically not compatible with spring course requirements.
• Completed at least one year of post-secondary study.
• Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in a camp setting.
• Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in and willingness to learn new technical skills, develop personal soft skills, and concepts in science, technology, outdoor education or sports.
• Able to problem solve effectively and adapt to the changes typical of a camp day.
• Candidates must obtain First Aid/CPR Level C and a vulnerable sector police clearance prior camp beginning.
• Successful completion of all Brock University and Youth University training (e.g., AODA, WHMIS, content specific, challenge course, risk management).

Expectations of a Student Staff

We are looking for open minded, confident, enthusiastic, and professional ambassadors to Brock University and post-secondary life. We do not require candidates to be experts in all topics, but rather we look for candidates with a contagious passion for learning and having fun with kids. We can train you in the specifics if you have the desire to learn! You will also be required to read, research, watch videos, and/or practice, to learn content independently.

• Candidates should be prepared for lots of walking, moderate lifting (e.g. moving chairs, carrying supplies) and working long days in a camp setting.
• Appropriately communicate with staff, students and teachers in a way that represents the values and mission of Brock and Youth University.
• All Brock employees are required to complete online mandatory training to comply with related safety legislation.
• All Brock employees are required to comply with Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). To help meet our legal obligations under FIPPA, employees are required to complete mandatory online training.

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

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

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