Camp Administrator, Youth Programs (Grades 1–3)
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
Job classification: A5948 - Camp Administrator
# of positions: 1
Hourly Rate:$22.17
Position End Date: August 21 2026
Deadline to apply: Until position is filled
SAIT Youth Initiatives is dedicated to offering a variety of programs that aim to educate empower and excite young minds. With a wide variety of offerings for youth our programs provide authentic engaging and meaningful learning experiences for youth. Through participation in our programs youth will gain:
A sense of excitement about their education
A sense of belonging in their program and within SAIT
A sense of preparedness for their future
A sense of confidence that they can succeed
SAIT Summer Camps (SSC) is hiring one Grades 1 - 3 camp administrator for the 2026 summer camp season. The candidates will have experience and/or knowledge in the area of child and youth education. The candidates will have experience supervising peers in a workplace setting. These individuals should also have strong verbal and written communication skills evidenced by their customer service experience problem solving and critical thinking skills which will be utilized frequently in this program. For Grades 1 - 3 camp administrator the candidate is expected to have experience in working with and developing programming for youth in grades 1-3.
Note: Early morning evening and weekend work will be required seasonally. Your availability will be required for the entire duration of the summer camps period (June through August inclusive).
All applicants must complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search if hired.
How youll contribute
- Teamwork and Leadership:
- Model best practices of teaching with leaders
- Consistently enforce SAIT Summer Camps policies and procedures with children youth staff families and the public Promote positive and respectful team atmosphere and work to create a cohesive staff unit
- Manage stress effectively being a source of stability to camp leaders
- Experience supervising and training peers/adults
- Excellent classroom and people management skills with both campers and adults
- Ability to give and receive direction
- Creating rapport with all staff to maintain a trusting and cohesive work environment
- Willing to serve as the first point of contact for camp leaders and families
- Provide support and offer mentorship for leaders and volunteers
- Educate and train camp leaders on lesson planning camp management and conflict resolution
- Develop trust and respect with administration and staff to create a positive camp atmosphere
- Discreet and tactful with sensitive information
- High degree of professionalism
- Able to work well in a team and independently
- Communications and Reporting:
- Communicate with parents/guardians about their childs experience at camp and address concerns as required
- Train staff in best practices of inclusion and follow inclusion processes
- Discuss camper accommodations and strategies with parents/guardians
- Answer phone email and in-person inquiries and communicate with campers parents/guardians and staff in a professional and friendly manner
- Organize records and input sensitive data according to SAIT policies
- Edit organize and distribute camp information to staff parents and campers on a regular basis
- Assist with various office and administration tasks
- Supervising Children/Youth:
- Provide support for campers in one-on-one and both small and large group settings
- Mediate conflict with integrity and consistency
- Substitute as needed for ill/absent camp leaders
- Help provide a safe healthy environment for campers to thrive
- Demonstrated experience working with children who have varying needs
- Emergency Response:
- React and adapt quickly to emergency situations involving youth
- Display a strong ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively
What you bring
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Valid Standard First Aid/CPR C
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Experience in supervising youth within grades 1 3 is required
- Minimum 3 years working in a summer camp setting with progressively more leadership responsibilities.
- Diploma or degree related to education child studies recreation preferred but not required
- Current drivers license and access to a vehicle (preferred)
- Ability to work evenings or weekends when necessary to meet the needs of programs and the larger Youth Initiatives team.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. (transport signs event materials and supplies) and to push a cart weighing approximately 40 lbs
- Throughout the duration of summer camps and summer camp preparation (May through August) this role will require working on-campus Monday through Friday inclusive.
- Early morning evening and weekend work will be required seasonally. Your availability will be required for the entire duration of the summer camps period (June through August inclusive)
We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team! We know being ghosted is the worst so be assured youll hear from us either way. We take time to review each submission carefully and promise not to vanish.
Together we build bold futures
At SAIT we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including:
- Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits
- Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses
- Access to Greenshield for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being
- Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
About SAIT
At SAIT were building bold futures. Were a community of tenacious problem-solvers inventive thinkers and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.
Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.
Were committed to community and belonging
Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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