Summer Camp Instructor

Job Details

Description

Job Title: Instructor Summer Camps

Reports to: Team Lead, Sport

Division: Sport

Scope of Position

WinSport is seeking energetic and passionate individuals for the position of Summer Camp Instructors. If you have a genuine interest in coaching youth, physical literacy, and playing sport outdoors in the sun, we invite you to apply.

We Are Hiring For a Number Of Positions In Programming That Spans a Variety Of Summer Activities. The Summer Camp Programs We Are Looking To Find Instructors For Include:

Sport: Our Sport camps include various outdoor summer sports. With younger groups (Ages 4-8) you will emphasize play and discovery while older groups (9-15) will focus more on skill development and practical experiences.

Wilderness: In our Wilderness camps, participants will learn about outdoor front and back country activities and corresponding skills. The skills, techniques, and applicable knowledge sharing will depend upon the age range of each individual camp.

Above all else, participants should have fun spending time being outdoors, moving around, learning new skills, and keeping busy!

As an Instructor in our Summer Camps, you strive to approach your work to align with our 4 key behaviours which are at the core of who we are and what we do at WinSport:

We are Safe
We are Welcoming
We are Inspiring
We are Innovative

Responsibilities

Program Execution

• Adhere to program policies and procedures, manage and escalate through the correct channels if required.
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and exceptional experience of participants aged 4-15.
• Plan, lead, and modify outdoor-based programs daily, operating independently as a group leader and collaboratively with others.
• Setup and teardown programs/equipment on an hourly and daily basis.
• Supervision and instruction of up to 12 children.

Leading Children and Youth

• Be a role model for youth aged 4-15 and for fellow team members of various ages.
• Mediate conflicts amongst participants, consistently and fairly using the principles of healthy play training to minimize lost play time.
• Participate in the play!

Communication

• Communicate in ways that empower campers and team members when providing feedback.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians.
• Vary communication styles to best fit the audience.
• Other Duties as Required

Qualifications

• Available to attend Team Member training (Sunday June 22, 2025 – Thursday June 26, 2025)
• Must be available Monday-Friday for 9 out of 10 weeks during the operational calendar from July 2 to August 29. Specifically, successful candidates must be available the weeks of July 7-11 and July 14-18.
• Availability for scheduled shifts between 07:30 am – 05:00 pm Monday – Friday.
• Current criminal record check with vulnerable sector search.
• Current First Aid and CPR C is required.
• Experience coaching or instructing is considered an asset.
• Experience working with children and youth in a camp or day program environment is an asset.
• Experience and/or background in the activity which your camp is focused on (Sport or Outdoors/Wilderness).
• Applicants for older age groups in Wilderness must be of the age of majority.

Physical Demands

• 40-44 Hours per week.
• Ability to run, walk, and jump for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time in various weather conditions.
• Full-time, in-person availability is required.
• Maintain a high level of positive energy throughout the day.
• The job is frequently expected to lift, carry, throw, push, or pull objects (sporting equipment).

Join us in creating positive and memorable experiences for our community while enjoying the perks of being a valued member of the WinSport team. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary!