Summer Day Camp Supervisors

Job Responsibility: Summer Day Camp Supervisors - Hiring three (3) for summer 2025 Opportunity: We are in search of enthusiastic and energetic Summer Day Camp Supervisors to help plan and effectively deliver an inclusive summer camp program experience for school aged children in North Vancouver. Reporting to the Summer Camp Coordinator, our successful candidates will supervise children and oversee staff to ensure everyone's safety and well-being during and through a variety of different on-site activities and field trips; all while cultivating a welcoming, engaging and stimulating environment. Guided by the vision, mission and values of Parkgate Society and our licensed Child Care Programs, our School Age Summer Camp team will work collaboratively to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities through an inclusive and equity-focused lens. Contract Details:

• June 30 - August 25, 2025 inclusive.
• Full-time - 40 hours per week, for eight (8) weeks
• (To be considered, candidates must be able to work for the entire period)
• Also a paid mandatory training session on Saturday, June 21 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• We offer a fabulous & fun team environment, casual dress, free parking, clean air, beautiful scenery & trails, near Mount Seymour and Deep Cove

Hourly wage is $22.00 - $24.00 depending on qualifications & experience Key Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively & cohesively to plan, implement & deliver our Summer Day Camps
• Ensure the camp programs meet all licensing requirements
• Ensure the environment for all children is healthy, safe & inclusive
• Guide children's behaviour in ways that promotes a positive self-concept
• Ensure that policies and procedures are observed and implemented consistently
• Ensure the ongoing supervision of all program staff, volunteers and participants
• Ensure accurate daily records are kept
• Maintain open, respectful and confidential communication with parents / legal guardians
• Plan, implement, assess developmentally appropriate activities & experiences to reflect Parkgate Society Child Care Program philosophy
• Perform appropriate first aid as needed
• As a team player, be flexible and adaptable, giving a hand with other tasks as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge Must Haves:

• Must be 19 year of age or older
• School Age Care certificate or the 20-hour Responsible Adult training certificate
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (minimum eight (8) hours course)
• A clear criminal records check for vulnerable persons
• Able to effectively participate & supervise in both indoor & outdoor activities, in the summer weather, with active school age children
• Ability to exercise patience and consistency in behaviour management
• Ability to work well in a team setting; be well organized, flexible, and able to adapt to new situations as they arise
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Have 2-3 years previous experience in a licensed school age program and/or in summer day camp programs previously; or related supervisory experience is an asset

Parkgate Society is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment where all community members feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including people of colour, Indigenous peoples, individuals with disabilities, and people of any sexual orientation or gender Identity. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Department. If keenly interested and meet our criteria, please forward your resume and cover letter, describing why you are a strong candidate for this opportunity, by email to View email address on ca.edajobs.com. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we are getting a jump start on our summer staffing earlier this year and will be reviewing submissions daily to extend offers. Please note: some of these positions may be funded by Canada Summer Jobs in which case candidates will need to qualify according to their guidelines which include but are not limited to:

• Be between the ages of 14 and 30
• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
• Be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Be available for the duration of the job
• Be able to work the minimum number of hours required by the employer

About Parkgate Community Services Society: Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbors at Parkgate Community Centre, Seymour Youth Centre, the soon to be open new Lynn Creek Community Centre, and various other locations on the North Shore. With over one hundred staff, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work, and play. We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired, and community-supported. With a vision of a vibrant, connected community, Parkgate Society (PS) creates opportunities for people in our community to live life better. We support this vision through the development of a unique and diverse blend of accessible low-cost and no-cost programs and services, created in direct response to community needs; primarily serving children, youth, families, and seniors. Our dedicated and welcoming staff team, along with our many active volunteers, including our Board of Directors, are all committed to making Parkgate Society a welcoming and inclusive community services organization. About Parkgate Community Services Society:

Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre and satellite locations east of the Seymour River. We provide services to youth and seniors and we operate an extensive child care and family services program. With more than one hundred people on staff over the course of the year, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired and community-supported.