We have one part-time Group Leader position remaining for the 2025 season.
Read on for job details and links to apply.
Interested candidates may also email Fraser at fraser@kelownapaddlecentre.ca.
GROUP LEADER – $18+/HR
- 1 Part-Time Position Available
- 35+ hours per week but will only be scheduled for some weeks based on program registrations.
- Confirmed weeks are:
- Training week June 23-27
- *Week 2 July 8-12
- *Week 3 July 14-18
- Additional weeks as registrations require.
* You must be available for all these weeks.
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Group Leaders look after a group of campers within their section. With support from their Section Heads and the Camp Director, they maintain a safe & meaningful ratio of staff to campers. Group Leaders provide their groups with support, coaching, and supervision to help every camper to be at their best. This includes:
- Organizing and delivering activities for youth.Â
- Creating games and challenges that cater to campers’ interests and abilities.
- Supporting campers to develop teamwork, leadership, confidence, and physical literacy.
- Personal and group paddling instruction.
- Cultivating an inclusive and respectful camp environment that promotes participation.
- Effectively following safety regulations.
- Promoting campers’ health and well-being.
- Promote opportunities for interested campers to advance to paddling as a competitive level.Â
- Tracking campers’ progress to complete report cards and inform future goals & development.
- Promoting positive perceptions of the Paddle Centre within the local community.
Requirements:
- Existing paddling knowledge and skills OR ability to quickly learn.
- Knowledge of water safety.
- Able to safely lift and move equipment weighing up to 20 kgs.
- Completed grade 10 for currently enrolled secondary students OR secondary school diploma.
- Some postsecondary education would be an asset.
- Available 730am to 530pm from Monday to Friday.
- Staff will only be assigned to weeks they are fully available.
- Preference will be given to individuals available for the full season.
Valuable Qualifications:
- Experience leading youth camps or programs.
- Current life guard or first-aid certification.
- NCCP training or certification.
- Canoe & Kayak Community Coach (CanoeKids)
- Making Ethical Decisions
- SafeSport
- Eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs grant.