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January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Department: Brock Recreation & Youth University

Pay Rate: $18.10/hour

• Pre-camp training February to April
• June 22 to September 4, 2026

• 3 hours/week February to April
• 40 hours/week June 22 to September 4, 2026

Positions Available: 2

During July and August, Brock’s Youth University and Sports School offers on-campus day camps to over 250 youth in grades 1 to 8 each week. Our innovative camps are divided into themes and carefully created to inspire every child. Every week includes exciting discovery sessions, adventurous recreation, and traditional camp activities such as swimming and high ropes. You are encouraged to learn more about what we do at brocku.ca/youth-university. Applications are open for the following streams: Adventure, Art, Robotics, Science, Sports School, Technology.

• Create a positive rapport with all campers, the Brock community, and families
• Be fun, approachable, and participate fully in all aspects of the program
• Be aware of and make accommodations for camper needs (medical, dietary, behavioral)
• Create a positive and fun environment by leading games, songs, and other activities throughout the day
• Use provided equipment and teaching space responsibly
• Attend training sessions and weekly meetings
• Be knowledgeable in the facilitation of all program modules for at least two streams
• Prevent, respond to, and document incidents; report immediately to program managers
• Provide appropriate support to campers with exceptional needs in a 1:1 manner if needed
• Mentor other staff members in facilitating and managing groups of campers
• Be a role model for instructors for desired behavior such as making the most of down-time with participants, finding answers to questions, tracking all incidents, leading activities in an intriguing way, or facilitating quality program modules
• Support coordinator staff as needed

• Completed at least year one 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 understand and facilitate concepts in relevant curriculum program areas
• Ability to problem‑solve effectively and adapt to the changes typical of a camp day
• Obtained First Aid/CPR Level C and a vulnerable sector police clearance prior to camp
• Successfully completed all Brock University and Youth University training prior to camp (e.g., AODA, WHMIS, content specific, challenge course, risk management)

We are looking for 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)
• 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.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, and from ethnic and cultural minority groups. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

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