Program Assistant - Spring Break Camps

Competition Number: 23006

Category: Recreation and Community Services

Job Title: Program Assistant - Spring Break Camps

Department: Community Services -Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Position Type: Casual Positions - Up to 8 (CUPE Local 2011)

Salary: $19.75/hr plus 15% in lieu of benefits

Posted Date: January 6, 2023

Closing Date: February 6, 2023

Last Modified: January 7, 2024, 12:54 pm

Status: Closed

Description:

Cedar Hill Recreation Centre

Gordon Head Middle School

Pearkes Recreation Centre

Royal Oak Middle School

Saanich Commonwealth Place

Spring Break Week 1 – March 20-24, 2023

Spring Break Week 2 – March 27-31, 2023

Spend your Spring Break making a difference!  Program Assistants have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, positively impact young lives, create friendships, and earn an excellent wage. 

As a Program Assistant you will work in a variety of camp settings, lead and engage children in activities that will inspire their talents, ignite their creativity, and champion their interests.  Program Assistants will work cooperatively with participants, parents, co-workers, and supervisors to ensure camper safety. Camp themes include:  General Day camps, 5-12yrs, Kids Cooking Camps, 8-12yrs, and Crafty Camps, 6-9 yrs.

Requirements include completion of Grade 10; eight weeks of experience working with participants in a recreational, daycamp or instructional setting, including individuals with behaviour or other difficulties; satisfactory police information check, Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C.  The successful candidates will be required to work varying shifts, Monday through Friday, length and times will vary between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (hours/shifts are subject to change).

Please note: If shortlisted, applicants must provide proof of completion of Grade 10 and current Emergency First Aid and CPR-C at time of interview.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to help keep our employees and community safe. The requirement remains in effect until April 8, 2022 after which, the policy will be suspended. It is important to know that the requirement may be reinstated and unvaccinated employees may not be able to work. In order for the District to respond to any changing vaccination requirements for staff, we request that you verify your COVID-19 vaccination status with us during your first week of employment.

Documents:

Job Description for Program Assistant [PDF - 34 KB]