Summer Camp Leader - Kerry Park Recreation Centre

Cowichan Valley Regional District; Mill Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional district in British Columbia is seeking a Summer Camp Leader for summer 2026. This role involves providing leadership and instruction to children aged 5-12 at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre. Successful candidates will gain valuable experience and training while promoting healthy lifestyles through recreational activities. A Basic First Aid with CPR C certificate is required, and preference will be given to candidates aged 15-30. The position offers competitive pay and valuable work experience in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Valuable training experience

Mentorship from experienced staff

Qualifications

• A Basic First Aid with CPR C certificate is required.
• Practical experience leading recreation programs is needed.
• Candidates aged 15-30 preferred as per Canada Summer Jobs Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and instruction to children ages 5–12.
• Promote active, healthy lifestyles through various activities.
• Drive children to off-site venues if holding a Class 4 license.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Enthusiasm for working with children

Education

Post secondary education in a related field

Job description

General Information

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications from prospective candidates to work as a Summer Camp Leader at the Kerry Park Recreation Centre for summer 2026 in the South Cowichan Recreation Division. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to gain experience in the recreation and childcare field. Our summer positions provide the opportunity for you to learn and be mentored by experienced staff, gain valuable coaching feedback/support throughout your employment to assist you with learning, and gain valuable training courses in the first week that can be utilized in future careers.

Working under the supervision of the Programs & Marketing Coordinator, Summer Camp Leaders provide direct leadership, instruction and supervision in a varied and comprehensive program for children ages5–12. There is an educational component to daily activities to encourage protection of the environment and promote active, healthy lifestyles where many activities take place in our natural environments. The CVRD is committed to providing a positive work environment that embraces diversity. The adventure camp program is facilitated both on-site and off-site and candidates holding a class 4 licensewill be expected to drive groups of children to off-site venues using CVRD vehicles.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates are enrolled in post secondary education in a related field.
• A Basic First Aid with CPR C certificate is required and a valid Class 4 BC drivers' license is preferred.
• Lifeguard certification and waterfront certification would be assets.
• Theoretical and/or practical experience developing, promoting and leading recreation programs and experience leading and supervising children ages 5-12 is required.
• Knowledge of programming for summer camps is also required.
• The successful candidate is enthusiastic, energetic and enjoys working with children.
• Successful candidates also possess effective organizational skills and the ability to:
  • Establish and maintain a respectful, fun relationship with children while maintaining a position of authority.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, managers, and the public.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing when communicating with children, parents and supervisors including listening and following direction.
  • Work independently as well as a member of a team.
• Preference will be given to candidates aged 15-30 years as per the Canada Summer Jobs Program through Service Canada, however candidates outside of this age range will be considered.

Hours of Work

This position is available for a period of 11 weeks commencing June 22, 2026 and continuing until September 4, 2026, subject to enrolment and funding. Hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There may be opportunities to retain casual employment throughout the year if you have a desire to further your work experience in the recreation field.

Salary

This temporary position is unionized (CUPE Local 358), and is compensated at $28.99perhour, which is $25.32 per hour plus 6% pay in lieu of vacation, 6% pay in lieu of benefits and 2.5% pay in lieu of statutory holidays. Should it not be possible to hire a fully qualified applicant with a Class 4 Driver’s License this position may instead be filled at a wage rate of $26.39 per hour which is $23.05 per hour plus 6% pay in lieu of vacation, 6% pay in lieu of benefits and 2.5% pay in lieu of statutory holidays. (2025 wage rates)

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date indicated above. Please include a driver’s abstract with your application.

Note

Successful candidates will be required to submit a satisfactory police information check and driver’s abstract.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in any stage of the hiring process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to communicate their accommodation needs.