Summer Camps Assistant (Full Time)

Abbotsford

Are you drawn to working with youth and have a heart to serve others? Do you enjoy leading others, and want to develop your leadership skills? Does seeing young people thrive before your very eyes fill you with joy? Be part of a world of possibilities for youth with diverse abilities. Spend your summer with Bethesda as a Summer Camps Assistant and get caught up in the enthusiasm.

Bethesda’s summer day camp offers a world of possibility and inclusion for school-age youth with diverse abilities. Children and youth between ages 8 and 18 receive support during July and August. Each child is encouraged to develop their full abilities as they participate in interesting and fun activities and form long-lasting friendships.

Previous experience working with children and/or people with diverse abilities is preferred. You will also receive training and support to prepare and assist you in this role. One full-time position, 40 hours/week, is available from May 5 through August 26. You will be supervised and supported by the summer camp leadership team.

Eligible applicants must be between 19 and 30 years old and hold a Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 4 driver’s licence preferred).

IN THIS JOB YOU WILL

• Plan and lead fun and age-appropriate crafts, games, activities and excursions.
• Assist the summer camps leadership with scheduling, activity planning, and team leadership
• With the summer camps leadership, support, encourage, and evaluate performance of summer camp workers
• Ensure Bethesda policies and standards of care are being followed in order to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for camp participants
• Develop positive and supportive relationships with participants and their families
• Provide spiritual leadership to camp participants, families, and the staff team
• Support 2-8 youth alongside other team members.
• Maintain the health and safety of camp participants
• Receive training and be supported by the summer camp manager.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE JOB

• Enthusiasm, energy and a heart to serve youth with diverse abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Integrity, good judgment, initiative and maturity.
• Experience supporting people with diverse abilities

BENEFITS OF THIS JOB

• Valuable training and experiences that will contribute to future employment in a wide range of careers.
• Training will be provided.
• $24.50/hr, 40 hours/week. ($25.50 for class 4 driver’s licence holders).

Summer day camp is where lives are changed. Experience the impact!

Interested applicants may apply online at bethesdabc.com/careers/ or email a resume, cover letter, and references to the Manager of Family Support and Community Development at Careers@BethesdaBC.com.

Please note: Bethesda’s ability to hire for this position is contingent on receiving grant funds from the Canada Summer Jobs Grant.

Applicants should reference posting #858

Deadline for applying is April 14, 2025