Job Opportunities at Summit Outdoor Education Centre

Welcome to Camp Summit Staffing!!

Staff Information Package

Thank you for your interest in a staff position at Camp Summit. We think that working at camp is an amazing Opportunity, and are happy that you are considering Camp Summit. Our enthusiastic staff range in age from approximately 18 to 30, which includes our Senior Staff Team, Program Instructors, Counsellors and Resource Staff. All of our staff have a strong interest in children and their development, and demonstrate this through their dedicated care of campers and students. Our approach to staffing is to provide as much as we can to each staff members to give them the tools to make a significant and lasting contribution to the experience of each of our campers.

Spring Staff Dates:

• Spring Staff Pre-Camp Training
  Tuesday April 27th to Sunday May 2nd, 2010
• Spring Season
  Monday May 2nd to Sunday June 28th, 2010

Summer Staff Dates:

• Summer Staff Pre-Camp Training
  Monday June 28th to Friday July 2nd, 2010
• Summer Season
  Saturday July 3rd to Sunday August 16th, 2010

Fall Employment:

Fall at Camp Summit runs from late August to mid-October.  If you are interested in working this season please contact Shannon Wilson at

Staffing notes

All of our staff must have a current 16 hour Standard First Aid and CPR certificate. Certifications must remain valid through the entire contract period. Certain program positions may require additional qualifications. Applicants who are offered employment during spring or summer must have a Criminal Record Check done and clear.

Individuals who wish to apply for spring or summer employment at Camp Summit must read the Staff Information Package, and send in a current résumé with cover letter to Shannon Wilson at . Please keep in mind that some of our positions for the summer of 2010 may be filled. The hiring process will continue on an individual basis until all positions are filled.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Spring, Summer, Fall Seasons: Shannon Wilson, Director of Outdoor education centre and Summer Camp Co-Director

sample job description:

Resource Instructor Job Description:
Qualifications :

• Minimum 19 years old
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR (16 hours)
• Criminal Reference Check (within the last 6 months)
• Secondary School Diploma

Experience :

• Employment at a summer camp or outdoor education centre
• Working with youth in any capacity
• Planning and leading recreational and educational programs and activities

Responsible To: Director of Outdoor Education Centre

Specific Duties & Expectations :

• Instruct Outdoor Education activities
• Ensure all programs and activities are being delivered in accordance with Summit protocol
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Think of self as a member of the camp community and act accordingly
• Participate actively in day-to-day camp activities and act as role model to campers at all times
• Provide first aid treatment to others when needed
• Assist other staff in duties whenever needed and help create a staff team that best serves the needs of campers
• Assist with site projects and general site maintenance
• Implement the emergency procedures according to policy
• Specialty staff will have specific expectation for their areas of expertise
• Communicate any issues to the Director
• If you are not able to work at 100% of your ability you must communicate this to the Director immediately
• Life is short, have fun!

The base rate for all positions is $64/day. Food and accommodations is included in staff contracts during groups.

Other desired qualifications/certifications for specialty areas:

BC Class 4 Drivers License*
National Lifeguard Service*
Waterfront Lifeguard
Flatwater Canoe Instructor
Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Instructor*
ACMG Top Rope Guide*
Mountain Bike Instructor & Mechanic
Wilderness First Aid (80 hours)*
Post-secondary school degree/diploma

*certifications increase daily wages