Assistant Day Camp Leader - SSI Parks and Recreation
Req ID: 1727
Business Unit: Electoral Area Services
Division: Salt Spring Island Administration
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary; for Spring Break Camp & 1 week of Training
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
Posting Date: January 27, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled, submission review will begin on February 10, 2026
Summary
As an important member of the community recreation team, the Assistant Day Camp Leader will contribute towards active, fun, and engaging programs for children and youth aged 3 to 13. Providing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, along with assisting with exciting out trips, the successful applicant will have a positive impact on the families whose children are in attendance. Get ready for summer fun with this opportunity to play like a kid again!
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and delivery of safe, healthy and enjoyable activities, crafts, and games for children
- Provides learning and guidance on appropriate behaviour during play and activities
- Delivers care and support with behaviour management, inclusion, first aid and other areas relating to caring for children
- Assists in leading and supervising children on out trips
- Works cooperatively with other staff members to plan and deliver activities
- Acts as a liaison between the general public and CRD, providing clear customer communication with parents and caregivers
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for children in their care
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- Program Delivery from March 16-20 and March 23-27, 2026.
- Some paid planning, training and development will be scheduled March 9-13, 2026 and candidate participation is required for this role.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Related experience working with children assisting in the delivery of recreational programs
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement in managing behaviour of children
- Leadership abilities including role model behaviours, as well as the ability to demonstrate sound judgment while creating a positive, enthusiastic and fun environment.
- Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal, and public relations skills and experience are required.
Qualifications
- Some directly related experience
- Childhood development or recreational program planning certification, HIGH FIVE or equivalent
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.
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
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.
