Hiring Now! Day Camp Leader

Hours per week: 37.5 

Positions: 1 

Hourly  wage: $19.31/hr + 4% in lieu of Vacation Pay 

Contract Type: Short-term, two-week contract 

Start Date: March 13, 2025 

End Date: March 28, 2025 

The mission of Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) is education, conservation, and research rooted in Stanley Park.  

We are seeking a creative, innovative, and passionate educator for a short-term, two-week contract to deliver spring break nature-based day camps for children ages 6-11. 

SPES offers fun and educational day camps that cover the forest, wetland, and intertidal ecosystems.  You can read more about SPES’ day camps here: https://stanleyparkecology.ca/ecocamps/ . This is a rewarding opportunity to connect young people with nature.  

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Implement and deliver the day camp curriculum in a fun and safe manner 
  • Supervise day camp participants (6 – 11 year olds), and lead in the delivery of activities 
  • Assist in the supervision of program volunteers 
  • Communicate effectively with managers and co-workers 
  • Communicate effectively with parents and children at camp  
  • Maintain and prepare camp materials and resources 
  • Assist in the evaluation of the program 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Experience with the delivery of day camps or outdoor education. 
  • Ability to pass a criminal record check with vulnerable sector search 
  • An education degree and/or teacher certification is an asset 
  • Strong knowledge of BC ecology; a degree or diploma in biology/environmental studies is an asset 
  • Excellent leadership, organization, teamwork, and communication skills 
  • Willingness and ability to frequently perform active work on and off trail outdoors, rain or shine 

Licenses and Certifications 

  • First Aid certification with CPR is an asset 

To apply: Email Alyx Coulter, Education Manager – education [at] stanleyparkecology.ca. Please include Day Camp Leader in the subject line and your résumé and cover letter attached as one PDF document. Deadline: February 7, 2025, 9:00 am. We thank all candidates but only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

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