Recreation Worker Summer Camp Supervisor
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Job Location:
Abbotsford - Canada
Hourly Salary:
$ 23 - 27
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As the largest city in the Fraser Valley the City of Abbotsford serves 166000 residents located on the traditional territories of the Semá:th Mathxwí and Leqá:mel first peoples.
Abbotsford is a vibrant cultural and economic hub home to the Abbotsford Canucks and Abbotsford International Airport. As we continue to grow we are committed to building strong partnerships and innovating urban design.
At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer meaningful career opportunities that make a difference within the local community. Join us in creating a sustainable livable city where everyone can thrive!
Be part of the story. Join our team today.
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The City of Abbotsford is looking for creative and caring individuals with a keen interest in recreation the outdoors and a passion for working with children. This is a seasonal position for the duration of our Summer Camps up to 40 Hours a week dependent on program registration. The term of the position is 11 weeks beginning June 16 2026 and ending Aug 29 2026.
This is an entry-level supervisory position that oversees the Community Recreation Day Camp Leaders. The incumbent will ensure that a high-level of customer service is maintained and that work is carried out in accordance with safety standards and best practices.
Reporting to the Community Recreation Programmer the Summer Camp Supervisor exercises independence of judgement and action within established policies procedures and guidelines referring difficult problems and impasses to their supervisor.
Duties:
- Oversee all aspects of camp activities
- Assist the Community Recreation Programmer in the supervision of camp leaders
- Assist in the development and delivery of camp orientation and training
- Step in as a leader in camps as needed leading games activities and crafts
- Provide a safe & supportive environment for participants & Camp Leaders
- Work with camp leaders city staff parents and caregivers to provide service excellence
- Communicate with Summer Camp Programmer on a daily basis
- Support the camp team in planning of activities themes and out-trips promotions and events
- Planning organizing and purchasing of camp supplies within a pre-determined budget
- Administrative work including printing and organizing forms attendance sheets maintaining records
Qualifications:
- Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED certification
- BCRPA High5 Certification
- Valid BC Drivers Licence (Class 5 or 7N) and access to a reliable vehicle
- Previous day camp or recreation experience
- Post-Secondary education in Recreation or related subject an asset
- Experience with Registration Systems and Microsoft Office an asset
The applicant/incumbent will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening in order to work in this position and must report to their manager if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such we encourage applications from individuals from all genders backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Salary: $23.09- $27.17per hour plus the appropriate percentage in lieu of benefits.
Posting Closing Date:March31 2026- applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Please note: You should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied for this position. If you do not please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at or 1- Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm (EST).
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
