Camp Administrator, Curriculum Development

SAITs Academic Services team is dedicated to serving SAITs 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 Opportunity

Job classification : A5948 - Camp Administrator

# of positions : 1

Hourly Rate : $22.17

Position End Date : August 21 2026

Deadline to apply : Until position is filled

SAIT 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 Curriculum Development 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 Curriculum Development camp administrator the candidate is expected to have experience in creating and implementing curriculum for youth. The candidate is expected to develop new curriculum and modify existing content through multiple themes and topics which include but are not limited to life skills math drama science writing public speaking and business.

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 youll 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 childs 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

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About SAIT

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Named one of Albertas Top Employers were driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If youre looking for a place where purpose meets possibility youve found it here.

Were committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAITs vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women Indigenous people racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and / or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

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Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1