ROLE : Activity Leader
PROGRAM : ILSC Junior Camp at UBC
REPORTS TO : Centre Director, ILSC Junior Camp at UBC
CONTRACT DURATION : June to August , (full-time employment)
DURATION OF JUNIOR CAMP PROGRAM : - weeks – June to August ,
Activity leaders inject life into the activities program of an ILSC Junior Camp. They provide an experience which is fun, engaging and culturally enriching for students. They supervise the students outside the classroom, overseeing their welfare, safety, and discipline always.
The ILSC Junior Camp at UBC requires Activity Leadership Teams :
- UBC On-site Activity Leaders who live at UBC with the students and lead on-site activities and supervise students during their on-site activities
- UBC Off-Site Activity Leaders who live off-campus and supervise students on off-site excursions and field trips
Work Schedule and Timeline
The Activity Leader role is a full-time, fixed-term position. Due to the nature of the work, your hours may vary and may be irregular
UBC On-site Activity Leaders
Full time hours on-site at UBC will begin on June , , until August ,Pre-program staff training at UBC will take place from June , , to June , , on the UBC campusYour weekly work schedule will consist of six consecutive days of work, followed by one full day off per weekAccommodation and meals are included while the Junior Camp is in operation from June -August ,Remuneration is $ / weekUBC Off-site Activity Leaders
Full time hours on-site at UBC will begin on June , , until August ,Pre-program staff training at UBC will take place from June , , to June , at the UBC campusYour weekly work schedule will consist of greeting students upon their arrival and accompanying them back to UBC residence (typically on Sundays) as well as accompany them to the airport on their departure day (typically on Sundays)Supervising students on their weekday off-site activities on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from : PM- : PMSupervising students on their full-day weekend activities from : AM- : PM (may vary depending on activity)Remuneration is $Job Duties and Responsibilities
The job duties of this position include, but are not limited to :
UBC On-site Activity Leaders
Greet students at airport upon their arrival and accompany them back to UBC residence on a rotational basisAccompany students from UBC residence to airport for their departure on a rotational basisWelcome students staying in residence on their first Sunday, assisting with their welcome orientation, checking into their rooms, and leading initial ‘getting to know you’ activities as directed by the Activity CoordinatorLead art, dance, drama, or sports activities, encouraging student participation with enthusiasm and leading by exampleSupervise the ‘going to bed’ and ‘getting up’ routines, morning and afternoon breaks, evening mealtimes, on a rotational basisEnsure the health and safety, welfare, and discipline of students, by being attentive to incidents of discrimination, bullying, or conflict between students and alerting the Junior Camp management staff-the Centre Director, Activity Coordinator, or Academic Manager of any issuesMonitor the whereabouts of students through taking attendance at set meeting times, ensuring that curfews are kept and bed-times respectedComplete student attendance reports as required and advise the Junior Camp management team of any absences or lateness or behavioural issuesAttend daily staff meetings for to review the day’s activities and to plan for the following dayAssist the Activity Coordinator, and on occasion agents and accreditation inspectors, in the observation and evaluation of activitiesSupervise the departure of the students on their departure day, checking beds and facilities, collecting keys as appropriate, escorting students and luggage to pick-up points at agreed times.Assist with arrivals and departures of students, checking bedrooms and facilities, escorting students on airport transfers as and when required etc.Responsible for tracking and maintaining receipts.All other reasonable requestsOff-site Activity Leaders
Greet students at airport upon their arrival and accompany them back to UBC residence on a rotational basisAccompany students from UBC residence to airport for their departure on a rotational basisWelcome students staying in residence on their first Sunday, assisting with their welcome orientation, checking into their rooms, and leading initial ‘getting to know you’ activities as directed by the Activity CoordinatorAttend daily staff meetings to review the day’s activities and to plan for the following daySupervise students during assigned activities and groups during excursionsEnsure the health and safety, welfare, and discipline of students, by being attentive to incidents of discrimination, bullying, or conflict between students and alerting the Junior Camp management staff-the Centre Director, Activity Coordinator, or Academic Manager of any issuesComplete student attendance reports as required and advise the Junior Camp management team of any absences or lateness or behavioural issuesAssist the Activity Coordinator, and on occasion, the agents and accreditation inspectors, in the observation and evaluation of activitiesAll other reasonable requestsSkills and Attributes
Essential
Experience working with teenagers in a camp or residential environmentBackground in sports, art, drama, or dance, or social mediaEnthusiasm, energy, and motivational skillsDesirable
CPR / First Aid / Lifeguard certificationBilingualism : EnglishAdditional Requirements of the Job :
Criminal Record Police CheckMedical records and immunization reports may be requiredContact Information
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.