Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Camps - General

Each summer we recruit, hire and train camp instructors who are energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoy working with children. They are dedicated to providing fun, creative and challenging experiences for all of our campers. All our staff bring professional attitudes and expert training to our program and are selected for their skill, knowledge and desire to teach.

Note: We have place a 3 year time limit on criminal record checks. Staff who have previously worked with SFU Camps but have a criminal record check on file older than 3 years, will need to obtain a new document. To work with camps during summer 2012 your criminal record check must not be older than September 1, 2009.

All Employment Opportunities will be updated by January 13, 2012
Position (click below for descriptions & start dates)	Posting Dates	Interview Dates	Status
Programmers (Administration) - 3 positions available Facilities & Staff Volunteers & Marketing Recreation	January 30 - Febuary 27	March 12 - 16	CLOSED Positions filled.
Marketing Assistant	March 5 - April 2	April 16 - 27	CLOSED Position filled.
Head Instructor (click below for details) AM Rec & Pre-care (1 position) PM Multisport (1 position) Computer Camp (2 positions) Clan Kids (2 positions) ESL Camp (2 positions) Mini University (3 positions) Outdoor Adventure (1 position) Out Trippers & Mountain Madness (1 position) Applying for multiple positions? Only one application is needed. Please clearly indicate what positions you are applying for in your cover letter.	March 5 - April 2	Previously listed as: April 16 - 27 Expected Interview dates: April 25 - May 4	CLOSED All Interviews have been offered.
Junior programmer	March 19 - April 16	May 14 - 18	CLOSED All interviews have been offered.
General Instructor (16 positions) On Call General Instructor (5-10 positions) A great option if you can only work a few weeks or select days in the summer.	March 19 - April 16	May 3, 8 or 10 (evening) Revision: Interviews will be on May 8 or 10.	CLOSED All interviews have been offered.

Camp Instructor Opportunities - Other

More job descriptions are listed below. Click the specific descriptions for details and instructions on how to apply.

All Employment Opportunities will be updated by January 13, 2012
Position (click below for descriptions & start dates)	Posting Dates	Interview Dates	Status
Aquatics Instructors Full-Time Instructors Part-Time Instructors Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.	March 6 - 21	Wet Interviews April 1 or 3 Dry Interviews April 10 - 13	CLOSED Positions filled.
Camp Head Instructors Rec Reality Camp Glee / Dance Camp Badminton	March 5 - April 2	TBA	CLOSED Currently reviewing applications.
Camp Head Instructors - Specialized Fitness Camps	May 27, 2012 EXTENDED!	TBA	OPEN Currently accepting Applications
Camp General Instructors Badminton	March 16 - April 16	TBA	CLOSED Currently reviewing applications.

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering for SFU Camps is a great opportunity to gain experience working in a fun, safe and welcoming environment. Volunteers will acquire valuable leadership skills. They will also become familiar with Recreation & Athletics, and meet new people all while having fun in the sun! Our volunteers are seen as potential camp leaders for future summers. Each week SFU Camps recognizes an outstanding volunteer with the Volunteer of the Week award.

Our Volunteers will be provided with evaluations and reference letters. Various workshops will also be available and may cover a variety of topics such as resume or cover letter development, and interview skills.

Volunteering at SFU Camps is a great first step towards the employment world! If you are dedicated, enthusiastic and at least 14 years old JOIN US!

Get a head start by taking an SFU Leadership camp - take Leadership Level IV this Spring Break!

Note: We have place a 3 year time limit on criminal record checks. Volunteers who have previously worked with SFU Camps but have a criminal record check on file older than 3 years, will need to obtain a new document. To work with camps during summer 2012 your criminal record check must not be older than September 1, 2009.

All Volunteer Opportunities will be updated by January 13, 2012

Position
(detailed descriptions will be posted below)

Posting Dates

Interview Dates

Status

Summer Camps Volunteer

Originally: April 2 - May 14 (12pm)

EXTENDED!!!!

The new volunteer deadline is Friday May 18th at 10am.

May 24 or 29 (evening)

CLOSED

Currently reviewing applications.

How to Apply

Application process and deadlines are slightly different for each job description. Please click the position title to view the detailed job description, including skill requirements, salary, hours, start date and application process.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Please email camps@sfu.ca or phone us at 778-782-4965 if you have questions.