Camp Leader
Calgary, AB
Academic – Academic Services /
AUPE Casual/ Hourly /
On-site
Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.
The Opportunity
SAIT Youth Initiatives is dedicated to offering a variety of programs that aim to educate, empower and excite young minds. With a wide variety of offerings for youth, our programs provide authentic, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for youth. Through participation in our programs, youth will gain:
• A sense of excitement about their education
• A sense of belonging in their program and within SAIT
• A sense of preparedness for their future
• A sense of confidence that they can succeed
SAIT Summer Camps (SSC) is looking is looking for energetic Camp Leaders for the 2025 camp season. If you are passionate about working with children and youth, love to have fun, and have knowledge in any of the following camp themes, we encourage you to apply.
Camp Themes:
• Welding
• Construction
• Cooking/Baking
• Nutrition
• Science & Technology
• Math
• Business Development/Marketing/Supply Chain/Investing
• Social Media & Content Creation
• Life Skills
• Coding
• Game Development
• Drama & Art
• English
• Literacy
• Recreation
Please indicate in your cover letter which camp themes you have experience with in an educational, professional, or personal capacity
Camp participants range from Grades 4 - 12.
Please note: all applicants must complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search if hired.
The Role
- Supervision and Safety of Participants
- Ensure the safety, well-being and enjoyment of campers from grades 4-12.
- Supervise campers during before-care, after-care, lunch time and field trips.
- Assess and manage risk within delivering programs and while supervising.
- React and adapt quickly to emergency situations involving children and youth.
- Display a strong ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively.
- Consistently follow program policies and procedures with campers.
- Delivering Lessons
- Plan, lead and modify program lessons and activities.
- Set-up and clean-up program areas on a daily basis.
- Make accommodations for campers with varying learning needs.
- Work collaboratively with co-leaders/instructors to set-up and deliver programs.
- Leading Children and Youth
- Mediate conflict amongst participants with integrity and consistency.
- Demonstrate and role model appropriate behaviors for children and youth.
- Participate in recreation activities with campers.
- Communicating and Reporting
- Communicate professionally with parents/guardians about their child’s experience at camp.
- Implement and use strength-based language when communicating with campers.
- Document and inform administration staff of any incidents within programs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum:
- 1-year experience working with children and youth.
- 1-year working in a customer service environment.
- Experience working with children and youth in camp or day program environment is preferred.
- Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to camp program areas, education, social work, child care/child development, or recreation is preferred.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Valid Standard First Aid/CPR - Level C.
- Completion of Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Throughout the duration of summer camps (June through August) this role will require working on-campus Monday through Friday inclusive. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the camp leader contract, including training week (June 23, 2025 – 27, 2025) and the camp season (June 30, 2025 – August 15, 2025).
- Availability for scheduled shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm (no weekend work is required. SAIT is closed on all statutory holidays).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Punctual and able to adapt to a changing schedule is a must.
Job classification: A5945 - Camp Leader
Hourly Rate: $17.87
# of positions: 21
Position End Date: August 15, 2025
Posting closing date: Until position is filled
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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