Recreation Leader

Fun Rec Leaders are at the heart of the camp. They help planning, creating, organizing, and executing the activities that make Fun Rec a lot of fun for campers.

Join the Northeast Burnaby Community Association (NEBCA) summer team and help create a fun, safe, and engaging camp experience for children in our community. Staff work together to plan and deliver a 7-week summer program serving approximately 70–90 children each week. This role offers valuable leadership, teamwork, and program planning experience, making it a great opportunity for students interested in education, recreation, childcare, or community leadership.

Prospective candidates must have been enrolled in full-time studies at a college, university, or trade school during the past academic year and be returning to full-time studies in September.

• Approximately 30 hours per week
• Usually during school hours
• Camp Program:
  June 29 – August 14, 2026
  • Approximately 40 hours per week
  • Hours:
    
    8:30am-4:30pm
• Location:
  
  Stoney Creek Community School, 2740 Beaverbrook Crescent, Burnaby BC, V3J 1J4

• Work as part of a team to plan and implement a 7-week summer day camp program.
• Lead and support age-appropriate activities such as: crafts, field trips/out-trips, cooking activities, sports and outdoor play, songs and games, themed adventures, ect
• Participate in staff training, including behaviour management, First Aid, conflict resolution, and program planning.
• Assist with registration and administrative tasks as needed.
• Help prepare supplies and maintain program inventory.
• Supervise children during recreational activities and support positive group behaviour.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to review programming and share ideas.
• Support the integration of children with disabilities into daily camp activities.
• Assist with evaluating the program and providing ideas for future improvements.

• Must have been enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies during the past academic year and returning to full-time studies in September.
• Experience working with children.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
• Comfortable being in and supervising water activities (e.g., splash parks, pools, or water play).
• First Aid certification is an asset or willingness to obtain before the program begins.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check

• Hands-on leadership and program planning experience
• Opportunities to develop teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience working in a community-based recreation program
• A rewarding summer supporting children’s learning, creativity, and friendships

$21/hour