Activity Manager

Role: Activity Manager

Program: ILSC Junior Camp at UBC

Reportsto:Centre Director ILSC Junior Camp at UBC

Contract Duration: June 22 2026 to August 14 2026(full-time employment)

Duration of Junior Camp Program: 6 weeks June 28 2026 to August 9 2026

Location: Vancouver BC

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Description:

ILSC Junior Camps is seeking an experienced qualified and dynamic leader totake overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a residential ESLsummer youth program. The selected candidate will be required to reside oncampus for the full duration of the program and lead a team of 10 staff inensuring the safe and successful execution of this immersive experience forinternational youth.

Work Schedule and Timeline
The Activity Manager role is a full-time fixed-term position. Due to the nature of the work your hours may vary and may be irregular.

• Full time hours on-site at Vancouver campus/UBC will begin on June 22 2026 until August 14 2026.
• Your weekly work schedule will consist of six consecutive days of work followed by one full day off per week
• Accommodation and meals are included while the Junior Camp is in operation from June 28 2026-August 9 2026

Job Duties:

The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Program set-up and closure

• Unpack and pack all program materials and resources at the beginning and end of the program and monitor usage reporting any missing or damaged materials
• Conduct pre-program and post-program damage inventory withschool/university authorities
• Ensure that the UBC rooms and facilities are set up and prepared for thestaff and students arrival including signage first day transfers and staffrosters
• Schedule coordinate and manage all activity bookings including excursions transportation and external vendors
• Obtain quotes manage reservations and track all bookings related to theactivities program
• In collaboration with the Centre Director support the development of program policies procedures and operational systems
• Monitor and manage the activities budget ensuring accurate recordkeeping and reporting of all expenses

Staff

• Coordinate and lead the pre-program staff orientation with the support ofthe Centre Director ensuring that all team members have a clearunderstanding of the Juniors summer program their roles and
  responsibilities and that all staffing schedules have been clearly outlined and shared with staff.
• Conduct regular staff meetings; carry out necessary training andperformance evaluations reporting any concerns or issues to the CentreDirector.
• Monitor staff working hours and periods of rest creating staffing schedules(with the support of the Centre Director)
• In collaboration with the Centre Director schedule weekly meetings withGroup Leaders (chaperones accompanying a group of students employed bytravel agency)
• Assign staff to assist with student airport arrivals and departures (typically on Sundays but may occur on other days)
• Assign staff to specific activities and excursions clearly communicating rolesand supervision expectations
• Lead daily or regular activity briefings to ensure staff are prepared for allscheduled events

Students

• Welcome students on the first day introducing the staff and explaining the academic social and welfare responsibilities of each Juniors program staff member
• Ensure students understand school rules disciplinary procedures and offlimit areas.
• Oversee and co-ordinate all transport arrangements and the departures of students on weekends checking beds and facilities collecting keys as appropriate escorting students etc.
• Manage student and staff welfare and disciplinary issues during theprogram including student illness and employment issues
• Monitor student participation and attendance in the activities program
• Gather and review student feedback on activities and overall experience
• Provide additional support and engagement opportunities for students nottravelling with group leaders

Activities Program

• Take overall responsibility for the planning organization and delivery of the Activities Program including on-campus and off-campus activities
• Ensure activities are engaging inclusive age-appropriate and aligned withprogram objectives
• Assign staff to activities and excursions ensuring appropriate supervisionand staff-to-student ratios
• Lead daily staff briefings to review upcoming activities and ensure smooth execution
• Promote student engagement and participation in all programmed activities
• Monitor the quality of activities and adapt the program as needed in consultation with the Centre Director
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with health and safetystandards

Other

• Participate in weekly meetings with the Centre Director and NationalDirector of Juniors.
• Take overall responsibility for disciplinary matters in consultation with theCentre Director.
• Welcome visitors to the program as required (e.g. third party agentscolleagues from ILSC language agencies accrediting inspectors etc.)
• Liaise with the Centre Director the National Director of Juniors and otherdepartments to ensure alignment between academic and activitiesprogramming
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with vendors partners andinternal stakeholders regarding activities and excursions

Essential Qualifications Skills and Attributes:

• Experience working with teenagers in a camp or residential environment
• Background in sports art drama or dance or social media
• Enthusiasm energy and motivational skills
  
• Strong organizational and logistical planning skills
• Experience managing events programs or excursions
• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate with external vendors

Desirable

• CPR / First Aid / Lifeguard certification
• Bilingualism: English

Additional Requirements of the Job:

• Criminal Record Police Check
• Medical records and immunization reports may be required

Contact Information:

While we thank all applicants onlythosewho areshortlistedwill be contacted.

AboutILSC ELSGreystone College& Greystone Institute

A world leader in language education & vocational training ILSC Education Group which opened its first language school in Vancouver Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002 offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada AustraliaIrelandand India some of the worlds most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver BC Canada ILSC has become a world leader in language and careertraining andhas grown to include10incredible locations around the world in Vancouver Toronto and Montréal Canada; New Delhi India; and Brisbane Sydney MelbourneAdelaideandPerth Australia; and Dublin Ireland; as well as two online language schools ILSC HELLO and ILSC 2025 ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane.

In early 2022 ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS EducationalServices bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961 when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners across the USA.

Ourmission is to provide our global community with transformative learninglivingand work experiences by offering the finest languagecareerand higher education programs.

OurCore Values

PASSION:To enrich & transform peoples lives

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity& diversity.

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion& dignity.

COLLABORATION:Tobuild community & achieve more together.

INTEGRITY:Toact responsibly& ethicallyin everything we do.

ELS ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Contract
Department / Functional Area: Operations Management
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1