Camp Program Director

Program Coordinator - Kitchener Doon

Do you love working with children and youth? Do you consider yourself a coding or robotics specialist? Then we want you to join STEM Camp as a Program Coordinator! The Program Coordinator is enthusiastic and enjoys making sure the camp activities are running smoothly. Program Coordinators have excellent time management skills and an excellent ability to motivate people.

Monday to Friday work schedule - weekends off!

Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off

Fun work environment and culture while working with children

Career pathing - get experience in the STEM fields

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A successful candidate must have an interest in a STEM field as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, teaching skills, time management and organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and English proficiency with some experience in online gaming. Knowledge of coding and robotics such as Minecraft, Scratch and Microbits and advanced computer skills is an asset. Applicants currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a Faculty of Education program are encouraged to apply.

Program Coordinators should be punctual, patient, friendly, reliable, creative, energetic, and work well independently as well as in a group.

The responsibilities of a Program Coordinator include but are not limited to:

Leading activities with children between the ages of 5-13 years old

Developing STEM-related activities to help fill programming (if needed)

Assisting the Camp Coordinator with training staff at your location

Ensuring a smooth pick-up and drop-off process at the start and end of each day

Effectively communicating when parents seek assistance about camp or their children

Purchasing extra camp supplies when approved by the Management Team

Mentoring Counsellors-In-Training (CIT) at your location (if applicable)

Administrative tasks include completing camp reports, following up on absent campers, etc.

Carrying out reasonable duty requests from members of the Management Team

Attending the mandatory training period for all Program Coordinators

Note: Candidates applying for any position with STEM Camp must have a valid certificate in Standard First Aid with CPR-C from a reputable provider of first aid training as recognized by WSIB / WCB / WorkSafe BC, as well as a Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector that was issued no earlier than August 22, 2024.

Graduated from or currently enrolled in a STEM-related field or Bachelor of Education at a post-secondary institution (considered an asset, not a requirement)

Inspirational and creative thinking skills

Customer service-oriented mindset

Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change

Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized

Although our camp season runs in July and August, we are looking for Program Coordinators to begin training in late June 2025. This is a full-time, contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.

Hourly Wage

$19.20 per hour