Prerequisites:

- Elementary School Teacher, EA, Camp Director, OR at least 1,500+ hours leading large groups of children professionally.
- Current Police Information Check & First Aid Certification.
- Teacher, Lifeguard, ECE, or EA certifications are a major asset.

At Rainforest Adventure Camps, we believe in the power of play. We are a community-focused non-profit dedicated to further developing participants’ resilience, empathy, social growth, and independence in a fun and peaceful setting. If you are an outgoing, high-energy leader who loves the water and the woods, we want to meet you!

Who You Are: You are a "people person" through and through. You’re the one who anticipates the needs of your team and stays patient and kind even when the weather isn't perfect. We ar​e seeking Camp Coordinators that have, ideally, previously led other camps and staff.

- A Natural Leader: You have experience mentoring staff and volunteers. We are looking​ for a calm, col​l​a​​b​o​r​a​t​i​v​e​, patient, and respectful​​ leader.
- Safety-First: You’re a pro at managing groups near water (lakes and pools), and ensuring ​everyone's safety, ​wellness, and engagement.
- Community Builder: You thrive on building positive relationships with parents, kids, youth, staff, volunteers, and the ​com​mun​ity​​​​.
- Resourceful: You have a "toolbox" full of games and activities ready to go.

What Your Days Will Look Like:

- Lead the Adventure: Collaboratively lead games and activities at beautiful spots like White Pine Beach and Coquitlam River.
- Navigate the Day:



Manage logistics, ensure safety around water, and de-escalate challenges with a calm, respectful approach.
- Col​labo​r​a​te with the Assistant Camp Coordinator and Camp Director along with Adm​in, C​a​mp ​Leaders, and Volunt​eers.
- Train​ an​d mentor staff and​ volunteers​.
- The posit​io​n will be ou​tdoors, l​eading one of our camps​. It is suited for someone with extensive e​x​perience and train​ing who will ac​t​​ as ​a​ ​l​e​a​d​​ ​g​u​i​d​e at one of our camps.

Locations: Out-trips are across Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. A reliable car is recommended.

We’re also hiring for camps across Metro Vancouver, including North Vancouver. EAs are also needed.

Join Our Mission: Adventure Play Care Society is a non-profit on a mission to inspire and empower. We value diversity and invite experienced leaders from all backgrounds to apply to our child-centred programs.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.

www.RfCamps.com

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Adaptable schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- This position requires a current Police Info Check and First Aid. Please confirm if you have these.
- How many thousands of hours of professional experience do you have leading large groups of kids ages 6-12 in a recreational setting? What did you do?
- What is your availability Monday-Friday from now until September 4 (excluding BC Day)?

Work Location: In person

📌 Summer Camp Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Rainforest Adventure Camps
📍 Canada