Tennis Camp Assistant Leader - Panorama Racquet Sports
Req ID: 1782
Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services
Division: Panorama Recreation
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/JB04
Rate of Pay: $19.53 - $19.53 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: Up to 80 hours bi-weekly for 6 weeks between July 6 - July 31, 2026 and August 10 - August 28, 2026. Monday to Friday 8:15 am - 4:15 pm
*Pre-summer training will be required, including a department specific in-service on Saturday, May 30th and an all-camp staff in-service on Saturday, June 6th. Training is mandatory.
Posting Date: February 24, 2026
Closing Date: Review of applications will commence March 16, 2026. Posting will remain open until filled.
Summary
This position assists in the implementation and delivery of active and engaging tennis day camp programming for school age children. They will have a positive impact on the children and families involved, work collaboratively with the Tennis Camp Leader and Day Camp Inclusion Assistant(s), and be an important member of the Panorama Recreation team. The incumbent will assist in ensuring children are engaged and provided with developmentally and age-appropriate programming, while ensuring participant safety and wellbeing throughout.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in the delivery of safe, successful, healthy and enjoyable tennis day camp programming for school age children.
- Assists in the delivery of a series of lessons with a tactical or technical focus, along with other engaging, developmentally and age-appropriate day camp activities such as cooperative group games, arts and crafts, and dramatic play.
- Assists with daily preparation of program space and supplies. Ensures equipment and program spaces are safe and sanitary before and after each program session.
- Provides constructive guidance and feedback to participants, along with guidance on appropriate behaviour during play and activities.
- Ensures clear and respectful communication with players, parents/guardians, supervisor(s) and coworkers.
- Works collaboratively with Tennis Camp Leader and Day Camp Inclusion Assistant(s).
- Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Keeps accurate attendance records.
- Follows of policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
- Other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- None
Key Skills & Abilities
- Minimum level of tennis play: 3.0
- Experience assisting with recreational programs for school age children
- Some knowledge of how to increase/decrease the difficulty of drills to customize lessons
Qualifications
- Some directly related experience
Certifications
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Emergency First Aid and CPR-C
APPLICATIONS
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We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.ca
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
