Job description

Creative Writing Day Camp Instructor

Job Description
Creative Writing Instructors are responsible for planning and implementing Book Worms and Creative Writing camps; ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to; supervising groups of children and youth ages 9-14; organizing camp supplies and equipment; set-up and clean-up duties; as well as other duties as required for camps to operate smoothly.

Contract Length: 9 weeks

Full-time Hours: 40+ hours per week

Seasonal contract running 9 weeks between July 4 – September 1, 2023

Mandatory pre-camp in-person training:

• Saturday, June 3 (all day)
• Sunday, June 4 (all day)
• Thursday, June 15 (evening)
• Saturday, June 17 (all day)
• Thursday, June 22 (evening)

Wage: $15.65 – $25.00 per hour

Qualifications

• You have a passion for storytelling and writing!
• Ongoing personal and/or professional creative writing practice
• Related education an asset
• Previous work or volunteer experience with children and youth in group settings
• Relevant certifications: Certificate in Creative Writing, High Five, etc.

Skills & Attributes

• YOU love working with children!
• Excellent team work + communication skills
• Strong organization + leadership skills
• Adaptable
• Positive + outgoing personality
• Intrinsically motivated to ensure inclusive, quality camp experiences
• Ability to prioritize safety, while creating fun + memorable experiences

Prerequisites

• Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Current Standard First Aid Certification with CPR-C + AED
• Ability to use personal cell phone for work purposes, including data required

How to Apply

Submit an application with: cover letter, resume, three references, and your response to our prescreening question (see below!) to Lesley Cambridge, Coordinator – UBC Camps, Athletics and Recreation.

Pre-Screening Application Question: Create and upload a sample lesson plan for a half day at camp (ex. 9am-12pm). Activities are of your choosing. Any further parameters, structure, theme, design and/or formatting is up to you too!

Submit an online application at: https://recreation.ubc.ca/home/employment/camps/ OR via Indeed
Application Deadline: March 29, 2023

Group interviews will take place on April 3 in the early evening or April 4 in the early afternoon; applicants selected for an interview must be available on one of these dates. Following the group interview stage, individual interviews may be requested.

Due to a large number of applicants, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks

Salary: $15.65-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-03-29
Expected start date: 2023-07-04

About University of British Columbia

CEO: Arvind Gupta
Revenue: $2 to $5 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: College / University
Website: www.ubc.ca
Year Founded: 1915