Description
Position: Summer Camps Manager (part-time March to mid-June / full-time mid-June to mid-August 2026)
Department: Building Impact Summer Series
Reports To: Director of Strategic Partnerships and Student Pathways
Contract Period: March 2026 - August 2026 (Seasonal, with the possibility of renewal next year)
Part-time negotiable (10 hrs/week minimum) with full-time, in person required mid-June to mid-August
Application Closing Date: February 17, 2026
Salary: $28 - $35 per hour
The Summer Camps Manager leads the programmatic and educational aspects of the Building Impact Summer Series, ensuring high-quality student experiences, innovative program delivery, and alignment with the School’s mission and strategic priorities. This role provides on-site leadership, manages staff and volunteers, serves as the primary parent contact, and collaborates closely with the Logistics Coordinator and Director.
This individual embodies the following core competencies: empathy, integrity, humility, respect, responsibility, and resilience.
Desired Outcomes
- Exceptional student and family experience.
- Program delivery that reflects innovation, wellbeing, and future-ready learning.
- Strong alignment between vision, strategy, and execution.
- Data-informed insights to refine and scale the program for future years.
In order to provide the best possible learning environment for our diverse, multicultural student population, St. George's actively seeks to recruit staff from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in independent and international schools. BIPoC and 2SLGBTQIA+ people and those with disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply, and invited to reach out for more information about our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Responsibilities will include:
Program Planning (part-time; March - mid-June)
- Define program structure, learning outcomes, and curriculum across all streams.
- Identify staffing needs and oversee instructor recruitment.
- Work with MARCOM to finalize program promotion strategy.
- Oversee all volunteer coordination and placement, including student volunteers.
- Collaborate closely with the Director and Logistics Coordinator to ensure operational and programmatic alignment.
Staff & Volunteer Recruitment and Training (part-time; March - May)
- Conduct interviews and select instructional staff and program staff, with support from Director of Strategic Partnerships and Student Pathways.
- Conduct interviews and select student volunteers, assigning roles aligned with program needs.
- Lead training on program goals, student engagement, curriculum delivery, and expectations for staff and volunteers.
- Ensure all staff and volunteers are prepared for safe, engaging, and effective program delivery.
Program Delivery (full-time; mid-June - July)
- Provide on-site leadership and supervision of all staff and volunteers, ensuring a high-quality student experience.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, responding to inquiries, sharing updates, and addressing concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Monitor student engagement, wellbeing, and staff performance throughout the program.
- Solve programmatic issues or curriculum adjustments in real-time, in collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator.
- Ensure adherence to school policies and safety protocols.
Post-Program Evaluation (full-time; to mid-Aug)
- Gather feedback from students, families, instructors, and volunteers.
- Produce qualitative and quantitative reports on program impact and learning outcomes.
- Recommend improvements for next year’s program design and staff/volunteer training.
Qualifications will include:
- A Bachelor’s degree; a background in education, youth development, or curriculum design is strongly preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience designing, leading, or managing youth programs, camps, or educational initiatives.
- Demonstrated success in program leadership, including staff supervision, volunteer management, and on-site decision-making.
- Experience working directly with young people in a teaching, coaching, mentoring, or supervisory capacity.
- Strong understanding of adolescent development and student engagement best practices.
- Proven ability to lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and foster a positive, inclusive working environment.
- Experience serving as a parent-facing point of contact, with the ability to communicate clearly, empathetically, and professionally.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities, particularly in real-time or high-pressure situations.
- Ability to balance program vision and learning outcomes with day-to-day realities of delivery.
- Experience gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative feedback to improve program quality.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
- Ability to represent the School confidently and warmly with families, staff, partners, and the broader community.
- Comfort working flexible hours during the summer months, including occasional early mornings or extended days during program delivery.
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to: careers@stgeorges.bc.ca
