HIRING: Head Instructor (May – September 2026)

 

Work Term: May 4 – September 4, 2026


Be part of the administrative team that makes summer camps happen!

 

Head Instructor (1 full-time position)

This position is responsible for overseeing the success of all camps delivered directly by the UBC Camps office, which includes various sport, recreation, enrichment and art camps. This position is responsible for supporting Instructors in the planning and implementation of these camps (and others as needed), including playing a supporting role in Instructor training; ensuring all policies and procedures are adhered to; leading weekly staff meetings; assisting with supervising groups of youth (ages ranging from 4-17) and/or leading activities; organizing camp supplies and equipment, as well as assisting with other set-up and clean-up duties as required for camps to operate smoothly.

 


How to Apply: 

Submit an online application with: cover letter, resume and three references, along with the appropriate document(s) to answer the below pre-screening question.

Pre-Screening Question:
Create 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!

 

APPLY NOW!

Application Deadline: April 19, 2026 @ 11:59pm

 

Interviews will be conducted April 23, 2026.

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; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.