Vikes Summer Camps Assistant

Vision and purpose

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

Position

Up to 3 positions available.

Vikes Summer Camps offer a wide variety of quality sports and recreation camps. We provide high quality, fun, safe and positive experiences for all participants.

The Summer Camps Assistant reports to the Youth Program Coordinator and assists with planning, administration, supervision, and operations of the Vikes Camps program. The assistant provides strong leadership in meeting camp objectives and represents the department’s emphasison service excellence.

Position #1:
May 20th-September 3, 2025 (35/hrs week - 17 weeks)
Hours dependent on registration.
Mon-Fri, although some weekend and evening work may be required.

Position #2 & #3:
Up to 13 weeks of full-time employment commencing June 12th, 2025 and ending September 3, 2025 (hours dependent on registration numbers.
Mon-Fri, although some weekend and evening work may be required.

Rate of Pay: $25.50 per hour plus 4% in lieu of benefits.

Key duties

• Facilitate ongoing planning, implementation and review of the Vikes Summer Camps objectives, policies and procedures
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to camp staff to provide an outstanding employment experience
• Liaise with parents, guardians, caregivers, and the university community as a positive representative of Vikes Athletics and Recreation
• Work closely with the Inclusion Support Workers to facilitate care and planning
• Support and monitor the day-to-day schedule of activities, programs and staffing levels for each camp
• Liaise with the Vikes coaches, and department staff to meet all legislative and operational requirements
• Support the evaluation processes of the Vikes summer camps during and post camp season
• Inventory management of camp supplies
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR “C” certifications
• Completion of a criminal record check
• A minimum of 2 seasons of camp leader experience (or equivalent)
• Computer competencies with Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word Publisher)
• Experience with Innosoft Fusion software would be an asset
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and capacity to work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Experience in a leadership role and with staff training and supervision
• Program planning and administration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

To apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter in person or via e-mail by Friday, April 4th 2025 at 4:30pm. Please denote the position you are applying for, starting either in May or June.

Attn: Chanelle Edwards-Challenger, Community Programs Coordinator
Email to: vikecamp@uvic.ca

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