Winter Sports Camp Instructor

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Winter Break Sports Camp Instructor in Montreal, responsible for leading and supervising children aged 5-15 in physical activities. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and is fluent in both English and French. This full-time position offers an hourly salary of $18.00, running from February 23 to March 6, 2026. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and complete a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in the field of work.
• Currently enrolled in a McGill undergraduate or graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in orientation for camp.
• Lead and supervise campers in various activities.
• Monitor safety environments and report issues.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Hiring Unit: Athletics and Recreation

Position Summary: Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the Winter Break Sports Camp Instructor acts as a role model and ambassador for McGill when demonstrating the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle through a combination of participation and instruction of camp physical activities to children ranging from ages 5-15 years old.

Duties

• Participate in orientation for camp.
• Greet and welcome campers as they arrive at camp.
• Liaise with campers’ parents regarding campers’ specific needs and progress.
• Lead and supervise campers and facilitate their participation during activities (i.e. tag, dodgeball, soccer and other basic games) to create a positive and memorable experience for all participants.
• Design, plan and coordinate activities to meet objectives within an established operating schedule.
• Assist with specialist led activities (i.e. aquatics, tennis, martial arts, basketball).
• Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp and communicate all issues requiring attention to Section Leaders immediately.
• Ensure safe movement of campers from one activity to another throughout the sports complex.
• Monitor environment to ensure safety of campers and report any issues with campers and/or facilities to camp administration and report or contact the Winsor clinic staff in the event of any incidents requiring immediate medical attention.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• High School Diploma with one year of relevant experience in the field of work.
• Currently enrolled in a McGill undergraduate or graduate program.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Selected candidates must successfully pass their criminal background check in order to be considered for this position.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma 2 Years Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE C) $18.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

40 (Full time)

Position Start Date

2026-02-23

Position End Date

2026-03-06

Deadline to Apply

2026-02-08

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].