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Program Manager

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Full-Time, Contract
May - Aug
Undergraduate Students
$20.00/hour

Please note that some of our camp locations will be running on Canada Day (observed June 30th and July 1st) but NOT on Civic Holiday (August 4th).

About the
Position:

Pre-Camp Dates: Starting late May (dates TBD)

Camp Dates: June 30 – August 22 (8:30 AM – 4:15 PM)

We are looking for a fun and organized Program Manager to join our Leadership Team for Summer Camp 2025. The Program Manager has a senior role at camp. They are integral to our Leadership Team and help to schedule and plan out the educational programming and activities for campers. They will lead a team of instructors in researching, designing, and prototyping hands-on STEAM projects and/or sport-based and outdoor education skills for our camps, focusing on skill development and aligned with curriculum and learning goals. They are responsible for ensuring that staff are prepared to lead lessons, that project lessons and materials are prepared in advance, and that camp programming is running smoothly.

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Currently finishing their post-secondary studies or recently graduated in a related field such as engineering, science, or education.
  • Has experience teaching and working with children, ideally in a camp or recreational setting.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to plan and manage multiple tasks at once.
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills.
  • Maintains strong rapport with staff, children, and camp families.
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Requirements

Completed at least 2 years of post-secondary education in a related field such as engineering, science, or education.

Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role, ideally in a camp or recreational setting.

Hands-on experience with skills such as digital fabrication, woodworking, robotics, coding, 2D/3D design, or electronics.

At least 1 year of experience facilitating programs for children, emphasizing hands-on engagement and collaborative activities.

Full weekday availability from mid-May to the end of August.

Considered an Asset:

A background or education in teaching, recreation, early childhood education, science and technology

Role & Responsibilities

Act as a positive role model, providing leadership to instructors and being an active member of our Leadership Team.

Lead training and evaluations for instructors to ensure high-quality lesson delivery.

Ensure that educational programming provides meaningful skill development and fun, hands-on experiences for children.

Oversee the smooth operation of the camp day by creating and maintaining schedules, while ensuring activities are engaging.

Coordinate with the production team to ensure materials and equipment are requested and ordered in advance of each activity, guaranteeing timely preparation and availability.

Lead staff meetings, promoting open communication and a collaborative working environment.

Serve as a liaison between the Leadership Team and instructors to ensure all programming needs are met.

Additional Requirements

Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (upon hire)

Access to a personal device (i.e. laptop) to complete job responsibilities

Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C (or willingness to obtain)

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This job may be funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). The SWPP program requires that candidates be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

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