Job Description
Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.
We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.
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Post End Date:
January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PMThis job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Part-Time Contract Positions (Employee Group)Department: Brock Recreation & Youth University
Pay Rate: $17.60/hour
Contract Dates:
Welcome to Youth University Day – April 11
June 22 to September 4, 2026
Hours: 40 hours/week
Positions available: Multiple
Job Description
During July and August, Brock’s Youth University and Sports School offers on-campus day camps to over 250 youth in grades 1 to 8 each week. Our innovative camps are divided into themes and carefully created to inspire every child. Every week includes exciting discovery sessions, adventurous recreation, and traditional camp activities such as swimming and high ropes. You are encouraged to learn more about what we do at brocku.ca/youth-university. Applications are open for the following streams:
Adventure
Art
Robotics
Science
Sports School
Technology
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Instructors hold the most important job at camp, they are the role models for our campers! Instructors are caregivers, first aiders, mentors, and educators. Instructors are responsible for facilitating a high quality, engaging, and educational program. Here are the duties and responsibilities of a summer camp instructor:
Create a positive rapport with all campers, the Brock community and families
Be fun, approachable, and participate fully in all aspects of the program
Be aware of and make accommodations for camper needs (medical, dietary, behaviour)
Create a positive and fun environment by leading games, songs, and other activities throughout the day
Use provided equipment and teaching space responsibly
Attend training sessions and weekly meetings
Be knowledgeable in the facilitation of all program modules
Prevent, respond to, and document incidents; report immediately to program managers
Qualifications
Completed at least year one of post-secondary study
Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in a camp setting
Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude
Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Interest in and willingness to learn new technical skills, develop personal soft skills, and understand and facilitate concepts in relevant curriculum program areas
Ability to problem solve effectively and adapt to the changes typical of a camp day
Obtained First Aid/CPR Level C and a vulnerable sector police clearance prior to camp
Successfully completed of all Brock University and Youth University training prior to camp (e.g. AODA, WHMIS, content specific, challenge course, risk management)
Expectations of Student Staff
We are looking for confident, enthusiastic, and professional ambassadors to Brock University and post-secondary life. We do not require candidates to be experts in all topics, but rather we look for candidates with a contagious passion for learning and having fun with kids. We can train you in the specifics if you have the desire to learn! You will also be required to read, research, watch videos, and/or practice, to learn content independently.
Candidates should be prepared for lots of walking, moderate lifting (e.g. moving chairs, carrying supplies)
All Brock employees are required to complete online mandatory training to comply with related safety legislation
All Brock employees are required to comply with Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). To help meet our legal obligations under FIPPA, employees are required to complete mandatory online training.
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact talent@brocku.ca if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.
We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.
