Senior Camp Leader

External Programs Department

Spring Break Camp: March 17 – 28, 2025

One of our core values at St. Michaels University School is respect. With this in mind, we acknowledge that our school rests in the heart of Straits Salish territory, a living culture with its own rites, ceremonies, and unfolding history. We honour the Esquimalt, Songhees, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples – whose homelands we share and whom we recognize as our neighbours. 

St. Michaels University School’s External Programs Department offers an array of educational enrichment programs for all students. During holiday periods (winter, spring, summer breaks), the programs provide a learning experience for students aged 5-16 that emphasize skill development, cooperation, participation, and fun.

The Position:

Reporting to the Discovery Camp Coordinator and After School Care & Camps Coordinator, the Senior Camp Leader will play a vital role in providing an enriching experience for campers. The Senior Camp Leader is responsible for creating a safe, positive and engaging camp environment through developmentally appropriate programming. This role includes planning and executing activities as well as providing guidance to other Camp Leaders to communicate with campers effectively. Senior Camp Leaders will also maintain open communication with parents, informing them about camp updates and providing feedback on their child’s behaviour when necessary.  

• Discovery Camp: Work with kids aged 5-7 to run games, activities, arts and crafts based at the Jr. School Campus. Each week, take campers to local parks and exciting off-campus trips. 
• Adventure Camp: Focused on taking a small group of kids ages 8-11 out on adventures 3-4 times a week to local parks, beaches, and hikes, trying to spend minimal time indoors. 

Hours of Work:

March 12, 2025: required two-hour orientation session.

March 17-21 and 24-28, 2025: 8:30am to 4:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure a safe, fun, and engaging environment for all campers.
• Preparation and execution of daily planned engaging, meaningful and age-appropriate activities. All within an assigned budget – Including arts and crafts, sports and cooperative games.
• Communicate with team members about the daily activity plan. 
• Being the primary point of contact with parents and caregivers to provide daily feedback and answer questions.
• Provide learning and guidance to campers on appropriate behaviour during play and activities.
• Plan activities that work collaboratively with other Camp Leaders and SMUS Camp Assistants. 
• Build relationships with campers by showing compassion, empathy and understanding.
• Provide exemplary customer service and clear communication with parents and caregivers. 

The successful candidate will have the following skills, background and interest:

• Experience leading and activity planning programs for school-aged children
• Previous experience working with SMUS Camps is considered an asset
• Experience supervising or team leading is considered an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, campers, and other leaders.
• Ability to be tactful, demonstrate excellent judgment and work as a positive and collaborative team member.
• Valid First Aid certificate.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• Class 4 unrestricted license, or the ability and willingness to obtain one, is considered an asset 

Pay Range:

Hourly pay range: $23.34 – $27.46 

Criminal Record Check:

Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children.

Application Details:

Please apply by 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

About St. Michaels University School: 

Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence.

Our students from over 30 countries all over the world have opportunities in academics, athletics, arts, leadership, service and outdoor education, and are inspired by an extraordinary staff committed to character growth and preparing students for what lies ahead in life. The school’s Mission shapes these endeavours: Our school seeks the excellence in all of us, with passion and compassion. We are a community shaped by the pursuit of truth and goodness, providing outstanding preparation for life.

At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision – a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.