Homestay Manager

Kimberley - Canada

Monthly Salary: $ 81830 - 102287

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Rocky Mountain S chool District No. 6

Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP)

Full-Time Homestay Manager

Reporting to the Director International Education a key function of theHomestayManager is topromotehomestayand the value of the International StudentProgram andprovide effective leadership for a team of Homestay Coordinators.

Core Responsibilities Include:

Incollaboration with the Director International Education and Program Manager develop and implement homestay processes and guidelines to reduce and mitigaterisk;
Train and managea virtual and in-person team of Homestay Coordinatorsincluding hiring and performancemanagement;
Support and mentor homestay coordinators through regular communicationtrainingand professional developmentopportunities;
Guide and collaborate with Homestay Coordinators in:
Promoting thehomestayprogram within thecommunity;
Recruiting host families for short-term and long-termplacements;
Screening host families andmaintainingdocumentation including homestayapplicationsfamily profilescriminal record checksreferencechecksandhomevisits;
Matching students with suitable host families based on their individual needs andpreferences;
Providing ongoing support to students and host families.
Develop well-considered plans and campaigns to improve homestay capacity in each community throughinnovativerecruitment and retention activities.
Assistin problem-solving student and homestay relatedissuesandguide students and families in emergent or crisis situations.
Communicate directly withinternationalstudents agencies natural parents and/orhost familiesregardingissues that develop.
Manage ongoing evaluation of homestays to ensure theyare meetingprogram standards and students needs/ Directorregardingcapacity andindividualhomestayconcerns.
Work collaboratively with the International Education Administrative Assistant in reviewing and confirming financial transactions for the homestay program.
Monitor student attendance studenttripsand travel documentationandassistwith medical insurance claims/plansas necessary.
Manageprogramairportlogisticsassistswith and attends student trips and activities.
Orientate newinternationalstudents andhost familiestothe expectations of the Homestay Program.
Organize and deliverongoing homestay networking and support seminars.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director International Education.
On a rotational basismonitorand respond tothe 24-hour emergency phone line

Salary Range: $81830-$102287commensuratewith experience.

Qualifications:

Outstanding leaders who wish to be considered for this position musthave completed a minimum 2 years of relevant post-secondary training.A diploma or degree with an emphasis in international business education counseling conflict resolution interculturalcommunicationor a related field is preferred.

Applicants must alsodemonstratethe following requirements:

3yearsdirect experience working in a homestay program orrelatedintercultural environment in community organizations or educationalsetting
A proven record ofbuilding andmaintainingpositive working relationships with students parents employeegroupsand the broader community
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
Proven examples of a collaborative consensus-seeking leadership style
Highly effective and respectful interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
Effective leadership during critical incidents and other stressful situations
Strongdetail-orientationadministrativeorganizationaland time-management skills
Excellent written and public speaking skills
Experience using database programs andotheradministrative software
Familiarity with the BC K-12 International Student Homestay Guidelines and BC K-12 education system
A valid BC Drivers license and vehicle
Ability to work flexible hours evenings and weekendsasrequired

Electronic applications are required from all applicants. If you feel qualified and interested in the above competition please submit your electronic application by Friday February 27 2026 at 4:00 p.m. via Make a Future

Questions regarding this position should be addressed to Danielle Warren Director of International Education at . Inquiries are highly encouraged!

Rocky Mountain School District No. 6 celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. Out commitment is to ensure equity in employment and we affirm and welcome applicants from all backgrounds of race colour ancestry place or origin religion marital status family status physical or mental disability gender identity gender expression sexual orientation and age except prescribed by law.

Required Experience:

Manager

Rocky Mountain S chool District No. 6 Rocky Mountain International Student Program (RMISP) Full-Time Homestay Manager Reporting to the Director International Education a key function of theHomestayManager is topromotehomestayand the value of the International StudentProgram andprovide effective le...