Activity Instructor Job Calgary area,Alberta Canada,Education / Teaching

Activity Instructor

Job Title: Activity Instructor
Based at: Camp Hope
Reports to: Program Lead
Salary: $1200 per Month (Room and Board included)
Start date: June 23rd, 2025
Contract Position: ending August 22nd, 2025

OUR MISSION
Because of the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ, Hope Mission exists to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in search of help, healing, and hope.

OUR FACILITY
Camp Hope is located on 100 acres of forest 20 minutes west of Calgary along the Elbow River. We offer 6-day overnight camps for children and youth ages 6-17. Activities include archery, obstacle courses, bike trails, survival guides, wide games, and more!

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the instructional teaching, safety, facilitation, guidance, and leadership of one of the following activities: low ropes course, archery, wilderness skills, arts/crafts, sports (customizable to individual if other skill present).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitation of designated activity

Participation and leadership in camp-wide games, challenges, camp rotations, focus skills, bible times, chapels, and other activities as permitted

Behavioral management and de-escalation of campers

Supervision, care, and engagement of a group of 7-9 campers accompanied by another 1-2 staff

Sleep in cabins with campers

Contribute to the overall success of camp operations by helping in various support roles as needed

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Servant leadership attitude

Specialty skill in particular activity assigned (archery, wilderness skills, arts/crafts, sports)

Confidence giving instruction to a large group of youth/children/peers

Creative problem solving

Works well with others in a team environment

Fun, high-energy, and quick-thinking/response time

Passion for working with youth/children

Able to live on site in community for 2 months (July and August)

Driver’s License is an asset

Good physical health for wide games, skill-building activities, and walking distances

Other Requirements:

Being a Christian Organization, we require our employees to agree with and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith. ()

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.

Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset

Adherence to Hope Mission’s Policies and Procedures

* Every returning staff member receives a $200 per month raise. All staff who complete the full 7 weeks of camp and 2 weeks of training receive a $1000 bonus at the end of the summer.

If you have any questions, email us at

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply here: Application Link

Details

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Employer: Camp Hope - Hope Mission
Website: Hope Mission Camp Website
Job Type: Summer Job
Pay Type: Wages
Pay Scale: $1200/month - room and board included
Start Date: June 23rd, 2025
Duration: 2 months
Final date to receive applications: Posted/Updated On: 2/7/2025 3:22:00 PM
Categories: Camps, Ministry

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