Youth Summer Camp Mentor

Job summary

Mentors are responsible for supervising children and leading recreational, educational, and creative camp activities. They must ensure the safety and well-being of all participants while acting as positive role models.

Job details

About Us: BGC Jane and Finch is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children and youth can learn, grow, and build positive relationships. Our summer camp programs focus on recreation, leadership, creativity, and community involvement. Position Summary: We are seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic Youth Summer Camp Mentors to support the delivery of our summer camp programs for children ages 11-18. Mentors will play a key role in creating a fun, inclusive, and safe camp experience. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and actively engage children in daily camp activities Plan and lead recreational, educational, and creative programming Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants at all times Foster positive behavior and act as a role model Assist with daily routines, transitions, meals, and outdoor activities Communicate effectively with staff, participants, and families Follow all organizational policies, procedures, and safety protocols Qualifications: Educational background applicable to the position Experience working with children ages 6–12 Previous leadership or supervisory experience in camp, recreation, or childcare settings (preferred) Must meet all Canada Summer Jobs requirements, including: Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act Be legally entitled to work according to provincial/territorial legislation International students are not eligible; recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents Strong program planning and organizational skills Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills Good decision-making and problem-solving skills Current First Aid and CPR certification (mandatory) Police Reference Check completed within the last 6 months (mandatory prior to start date) HIGH FIVE: Principles of Healthy Child Development training (asset/required) Additional Information: Primary location: Grandravine Clubhouse – 308B Grandravine Drive Additional location(s) may be added as required What We Offer: Meaningful work making a difference in the community Supportive and inclusive team environment Opportunities to build leadership and facilitation skills Valuable experience for careers in education, recreation, and social services Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Contract Dates: June 30 – August 15, 2026 Positions Available: 2 Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

What you’ll do

Mentors are responsible for supervising children and leading recreational, educational, and creative camp activities. They must ensure the safety and well-being of all participants while acting as positive role models.

Requirements

Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years old, hold valid First Aid and CPR certification, and have a completed Police Reference Check. Previous experience working with children and strong leadership skills are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Meaningful work • Supportive team environment • Leadership skill development • Facilitation skill development

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program planning
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Decision-making
• Problem-solving
• Child supervision
• Recreational programming
• First Aid
• CPR

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation