Camp Coordinator

$24/hour | 35 hours per week for 12 weeks | June 15 – Sept 4

Job Description:

The Summer Camp Coordinator will play a key role in preparing and operating SAS’ summer arts camp program. Prior to summer camps starting, you will be responsible for camp program planning and scheduling and will develop and coordinate the leader training/orientation session. Once camps begin, you will supervise leaders and LITs, ensure that policies and procedures are followed, track staff hours, determine coverage as needed and lead a camp as required. This is a paid full-time position starting June 15.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Camp (June)

• Plan and prepare weekly camp programming activities.
• Support scheduling and onboarding of camp staff.
• Assist with planning and coordinating staff orientation/training.
• Assist with ordering and sorting supplies.

Camp (July–August)

• Supervise and support camp leaders and leaders-in-training (LITs).
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and safety protocols are consistently followed.
• Track staff hours and manage coverage as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for staff questions and camp operations.
• Lead an outdoor camp and engage directly with campers.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience leading camp programs for children in a recreation setting.
• Current post-secondary student in Fine Arts or Arts Education, or equivalent background experience/ demonstrated interest in visual and/or performing arts preferred.
• Demonstrated strong organization and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Energetic, proactive, and enthusiastic about working with children and staff team.
• Previous supervisory experience an asset.
• First Aid Certificate required.

How to Apply:

Send your resume to courselead@semiahmooarts.com by Friday May 1, 2026.

About Semiahmoo Arts Society

Semiahmoo Arts Society (SAS) is a community organization and registered charity which provides opportunities for “arts for everyone” in South Surrey and White Rock. Our programs include pottery,
visual, and performing arts taught by artists and art educators, support for artists through memberships and exhibitions, as well as outreach and adapted programs and events for families, seniors, adults with developmental disabilities, and children with special needs.

SAS offers quality, full-day summer camps which include half-day instruction in pottery, visual arts, and/or performing arts, and half-day participating in creative and physical activities, including outdoor games, crafts, nature exploration, playground and waterpark outings, and swimming.