Overview
Trades Camp Coordinator Jobs in Surrey, Canada at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Organizational Structure
This role reports to the Program Progressions and Events Coordinator.
Summary
The Trades Camp Coordinator will be responsible for managing the delivery of KPU’s Trades Summer Camps. This role involves working closely with Continuing and Professional Studies (CPS) instructors and a team of Camp Leaders to support classroom management and ensure a positive, engaging experience for all camp participants.
Key Responsibilities
- Works under supervision and guidance of the Program Progressions Events Coordinator in conjunction with the Divisional Business Coordinator.
- Act as a liaison with the CPS office to support coordination of parent communication, feedback, and overall program experience.
- Involves training and mentoring camp leaders, conducting regular check‑in meetings, and providing feedback and managing any necessary changes.
- Assists with planning, setup, coordination and operational logistics of Trades Summer Camps.
- Excellent verbal communication skills for interacting with staff, campers, and parents/guardians.
- Ability to address and resolve issues that arise during camp operations.
- Works closely with assigned CPS instructor and Camp Leaders to help manage activities throughout the day.
- Serves as a point of contact throughout the day for the Camp Leaders and camp attendees.
- Supports the day‑to‑day execution of summer camps, ensuring smooth operations, adherence to safety protocols, and a positive, inclusive environment for all participants.
- Documents the camp with photography and/or film (using video).
Qualifications
- Experience working with younger kids/kids camps
- Creative, energetic and outgoing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with others
- Reliable, organized and detail oriented
- Problem solver, works independently and manages time effectively to meet deadlines
Salary Information
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $25.00
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top‑up, sick leave, long‑term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, in‑house training & development, inter‑campus transportation, and more!
Note to Applicants
We welcome and encourage applications from equity‑deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University.
For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Title: Trades Camp Coordinator
Company: Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Location: Surrey, Canada
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