Program Leader - Climbing and Outdoor Camps

Vision and purpose

Living and breathing excellence distinguishes us in sport and active healthy living. Engage. Empower. Inspire. Deliver.

Vikes Summer Camps

Vikes Summer Camps seek personable, passionate, responsible and caring team members to deliver a wide variety of quality sport, outdoor and recreation camps. We provide high quality, fun, safe and positive experiences for all participants.

Key responsibilities and duties

• Ensure the safety and supervision of camp participants ages 5-18 years of age
• Assist with planning and organizing activity schedules and activities
• Assist in monitoring daily attendance, medical information forms, equipment and supply needs
• Lead a variety of games, sports, outdoor activities, out trips, theme activities and pool activities
• Develop, deliver and maintain a positive camp atmosphere
• Maintain an exceptional level of confidentiality
• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of camp programs, junior leaders and volunteers
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude with staff, participants and parents at all times

Qualifications

Successful applicants must complete a criminal record check before employment commences.

All camps:

• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR -C
• Experience working with children in a summer camp or child/youth program environment
• Ability to work as part of a successful and engaged team
• Commitment to service excellence
• Coaching or instructor experience would be an asset
• Program planning experience would be an asset
• HIGH FIVE PHCD or HIGH FIVE Sport an asset
• Craft or art instructor experience an asset
• Indoor climbing experience and orienteering knowledge is an asset
• Outdoor adventure experience and knowledge is an asset

Speciality camp qualification:

• Climbing gym or outdoor experience (for climbing and outdoor camps)

Applicants must be reliable, mature, motivated, have experience organizing and delivering children’s activities and demonstrate a commitment to quality and excellence.

Applicants may be referred to other summer camp positions.

Vikes Summer Camps incude

Climbing Full and Half Day Camps (ages 6-12)
Leaders work together to guide campers through technical safety and climbing skills through games and activities.

Discovery Adventure Camp (ages 6-12)
Certified Leaders introduce campers to a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities including kayaking, geocaching, ziplining, and outdoor climbing.

Mini Vikes Full Day and Half Day Camps (ages 5‐7)
Campers explore a variety of activities including games, stories, arts and craft projects and instruction in sports and physical activity with a focus on skill development and fun.

Vikes Sports Quest Camps (ages 6‐12)
Vikes Sport campers will enjoy a jam-packed week of all kinds of sports, which could include: basketball, soccer, touch rugby, squash, tennis, and volleyball to name a few!

Vikes Campus Camps (ages 8‐12)
Activities include art projects, interactive games, scavenger hunts, science experiments, beach trips and exploring the UVic campus.

Terms of employment

Wage: $22-24/hour + 4% in lieu of benefits

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, up to 38 hrs/per week*
*Hours and weeks of work dependant on camp registration

Commitment to work: July 6–August 28, 2026 (mandatory training week June 22-26 2026)

To apply

To submit your application package please include the following

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please ensure to include all relevant certification, skills and experience in your application, along with at least 2 applicable references with contact information.

E-mail to Joshua Litton
Climbing Center Coordinator
climbing@uvic.ca
Subject line: Senior Leader Application Lastname

Deadline for applications is 4:30pm on April 10, 2026

We thank all applicants in advance for their applications however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.