Camp Administrator, Inclusion

SAIT’s team is dedicated to serving SAIT’s schools and learners by providing training in essential and transferable skills. Join a team passionate about creating transformative learning environments that provide access to, and support post-secondary journeys. The OpportunityJob classification: A5948 - Camp Administrator# of positions: 1Hourly Rate:$Position End Date: August 21, 2026Deadline to apply: Until position is filledSAIT Youth Initiatives is dedicated to offering a variety of programs that aim to educate, empower and excite young minds. With a wide variety of offerings for youth, our programs provide authentic, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences for youth. Through participation in our programs, youth will gain: ·A sense of excitement about their education ·A sense of belonging in their program and within SAIT ·A sense of preparedness for their future·A sense of confidence that they can succeed SAIT Summer Camps (SSC) is hiring one Inclusion camp administrator for the 2026 summer camp season. The candidates will have experience and/or knowledge in the area of child and youth education. The candidates will have experience supervising peers in a workplace setting. These individuals should also have strong verbal and written communication skills evidenced by their customer service experience, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, which will be utilized frequently in this program. For Inclusion camp administrator, the candidate is expected to have experience developing and executing inclusion-based practices with youth.This fast-paced, deadline-driven position requires an exceptional attitude, organizational skills, time management capabilities, and communication skills. This leadership position is essential to ensuring the camp experience runs smoothly and is enjoyable for campers, camp leaders, parents, and staff. Note: Early morning, evening and weekend work will be required seasonally. Your availability will be required for the entire duration of the summer camps period (June through August inclusive). All applicants must complete a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search if hired.

How you'll contribute

• Teamwork and Leadership:
• Model best practices of teaching with leaders
• Consistently enforce SAIT Summer Camps policies and procedures with children, youth, staff, families, and the public Promote positive and respectful team atmosphere and work to create a cohesive staff unit
• Manage stress effectively, being a source of stability to camp leaders
• Experience supervising and training peers/adults
• Excellent classroom and people management skills with both campers and adults
• Ability to give and receive direction
• Creating rapport with all staff to maintain a trusting and cohesive work environment
• Willing to serve as the first point of contact for camp leaders and families
• Provide support and offer mentorship for leaders and volunteers
• Educate and train camp leaders on lesson planning, camp management, and conflict resolution
• Develop trust and respect with administration and staff to create a positive camp atmosphere
• Discreet and tactful with sensitive information
• High degree of professionalism
• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Communications and Reporting:
• Communicate with parents/guardians about their child’s experience at camp and address concerns as required
• Train staff in best practices of inclusion and follow inclusion processes
• Discuss camper accommodations and strategies with parents/guardians
• Answer phone, email, and in-person inquiries and communicate with campers, parents/guardians, and staff in a professional and friendly manner
• Organize records and input sensitive data according to SAIT policies
• Edit, organize, and distribute camp information to staff, parents, and campers on a regular basis
• Assist with various office and administration tasks
• Supervising Children/Youth:
• Provide support for campers in one-on-one, and both small and large group settings
• Mediate conflict with integrity and consistency
• Substitute as needed for ill/absent camp leaders
• Help provide a safe, healthy environment for campers to thrive
• Demonstrated experience working with children who have varying needs
• Emergency Response:
• React and adapt quickly to emergency situations involving youth
• Display a strong ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively

What you bring

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR – C
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Current driver’s license and access to a vehicle (preferred)
• Minimum 3 years working in a summer camp setting with progressively more leadership responsibilities
• Diploma or degree related to education, child studies, recreation preferred but not required
• Experience in developing personalized inclusive learning and behavioural plans for youth is required
• Experience in teaching and facilitation of inclusive practices to peers or colleagues is required
• Experience in handling diverse learning and behavioural needs is required, in a camp specific setting is preferred
• Punctual and able to adapt to a changing schedule is a must
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Willingness to learn internal registration system (Camp Brain)
• Ability to work evenings or weekends when necessary to meet the needs of programs and the larger Youth Initiatives team.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. (transport signs, event materials and supplies) and to push a cart weighing approximately 40 lbs.
• Throughout the duration of summer camps and summer camp preparation (May through August) this role will require working on-campus Monday through Friday inclusive

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