Head Instructor Application 2025

Instructions & Information

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING

  • This is PART 1 of the online application for Head Instructor. After submitting the form you will be redirected to PART 2, where you will be asked to submit your resume
    • We must receive both parts of your application for it to be considered.
    • If you are not redirected to PART 2 or experience other technical difficulties, please email us.  
  • Main requirements of position (Please refer to the Job Posting for a complete list of requirements, commitments and responsibilities)
    • Must be 16 years old by June 17, 2025.
    • Must submit a Criminal Record Check prior to start date. Instructions and criteria will be provided upon job offer.
    • Must submit a valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification prior to start date (Emergency First Aid will NOT be accepted).
    • Must be available for full time hours (8:00AM-4:00PM, Monday to Friday) for the duration of the position. Time off requests are reviewed and accepted on a case-by-case basis dependent on available coverage and support. 
      • Note: Hours will vary for Post-Care positions. Please see Camp Descriptions for details. 
  • All camps operate out of the SFU Burnaby campus and staff are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus. 

Questions? Check out the Staff FAQ first then email us at admin_camps@sfu.ca 

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SFU Camps Experience

This section is to document past work or volunteer experience with SFU Camps. If this is not applicable to you please skip to next section on application, Related Work Experience 

What position(s) did you hold at SFU Camps?
Check all that apply.
Competitive responses will be 150-300 words

Related Work Experience

Please select two work experiences from your resume and expand on them in this section. Competitive applicants will provide two work experiences working directly with children/youth. 

Experience #1

Competitive responses will be 150-300 words

Experience #2

Competitive responses will be 150-300 words

References

Please provide two references who can speak to your experiences, interests, and abilities relevant to the position with SFU Camps. References cannot be a family member or close personal friend. 

Note: We will contact references after the phone screening stage so please make sure your references are aware you are providing their contact information and that they are regularly checking the email address. 

Reference #1

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Reference #2

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Camp Preferences

Please take the time to read through the camp desriptions here. Pay attention to the typical shift times and the specific details about each camp. 

Candidates will be considered for all camps selected, so the more camps you choose the more your application will stand out. 

Please select any other camps you would like to be considered for

Phone Availability

All applicants can expect to be contacted for a phone interview within two weeks of you submitting this application. Successful applicants will then be invited to a panel interview once applications close. 

Please indicate below your preferred day and time for a phone interview in the next two weeks. You can expect the phone interview to last up to 20 minutes. We will email you a proposed time based on your availability provided.  

Example:

  • If you submit your application on March 3rd, we will call you for a screening interview by March 10th
  • If you submit your application on March 6th we will call you by March 13th.
Please select 'Not Available' for all three dropdowns.

Additional Comments

Applicant Consent and Signature

By typing my name in the box below, I confirm that all the information provided in this form is truthful and has been filled out to the best of my ability. I confirm that I, the applicant was the one to complete this application and that no one else completed this application on my behalf. I understand that I will be required to attend all interview components AND all training sessions to be able to work with SFU Camps & Youth Programs. I also understand that should I be offered a position with SFU Camps, I will be required to undergo a criminal record check, be Standard First Aid &CPR-C certified, and submit all required documents  before my position start date.

Please read over your application before hitting submit to ensure it is completed to the best of your ability and all required sections are filled in. Once hitting submit, you will be redirected to a page where you will be asked to submit your resume. We must receive both parts of your application, this form and your resume, for your application to be considered complete. 

Collection Notice

SFU Camps & Clinics collects personal information on behalf of SFU under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996, c.165). The personal information collected includes full names, contact information, and prior work experience.

It is related directly to and needed by the University to track applicant information. The information will be used to contact applicants, assess related work experience, and schedule interviews.

If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information please contact Alexa Kaweski, Camps Head Programmer, admin_camps@sfu.ca, 778 782 4307.