Job opportunity: Summer Camp Coach
Job description:
Are you looking for a fun summer job working with children? At Elevate Gymnastics Summer Camps in Kenora, you get to explore fun activities with kids, gaining valuable experience and promoting Fun and Fitness with our community’s youth! Gymnastics Summer Camps keep kids active and engaged and build lasting memories, while promoting physical literacy. Potential for future employment and training provided for the right candidate.
Job Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team running our gymnastics Summer Camps! Under the direction of the Executive Director, Summer Camp Coaches will deliver quality, hands-on, fun, and active programming for children aged 4-10 during summer break! This is an excellent opportunity for those with experience working with children and a passion for sport or education. Weekly camps will begin July 6th, 2026 and run for 7 full weeks through August 28th, taking one week off in the middle, August 3-7th, 2026.
Responsibilities
● Supervise and ensure the safety of camp participants and staff at all times
● Execute and supervise age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, and outings for campers
● Actively engage with campers, fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all
● Assist with meal times and ensure campers are following proper hygiene practices
● Collaborate with Executive Director to create a well-rounded program
● Be a positive and encouraging role model for camp participants
● Adhere to all Elevate Gymnastics policies and procedures
● Basic maintenance of the facility, ensuring it is always safe and clean
● Keep necessary paperwork such as incident reports and attendance
● Supervise drop off/pick up
● Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
● Age 16 years or older.
● Ability to engage and connect with children of various ages
● Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about fitness and working with children
● Patience, empathy, and the ability to handle challenging situations
● High level of responsibility
● Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
● Previous experience working with children is an asset
● Previous experience working in gymnastics is an asset
● Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices an asset
Education/Certification
● CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to obtain by start date
● Clean Criminal Record Check with Judicial Matters (Level 2), or Vulnerable
Sector Check, within the last 6 months (18+ only)
● NCCP Coaching Levels, particularly in gymnastics, considered a strong asset
If you are passionate about working with children and creating memorable experiences, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a gymnastics Summer Camp Coach and make a positive impact on the lives of young members of our community!
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Elevate Gymnastics Club is a not for profit organization committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations needed to meet your accessibility needs during the recruitment process. Any accommodation information will be treated as confidential and only used for the purpose of enabling you to have an accessible candidate experience.
Contract length: 7 or 8 weeks available
Schedule:
● Monday to Friday
● Part-time (30 hour) and full-time (40 hour) positions available
● Pay: CA$20.00 per hour
Application deadline: 2026-05-15
Expected start date: 2026-06-29
Resumes can be sent to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- What City do you currently live in?
Work Location: In person
