The following are the general descriptions for workers between the ages of 18 and 30 in our childcare centers located in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Enderby, Surrey and Salt Spring Island. If you are passionate for Christian mission, love nature and working with kids we will train you!

Day Camp Leader

Childcare worker for a day camp program for ages 5-12 will lead and support all children in a faith-based camp setting but have a special focus on children who require extra support in order to be safe and succeed in an active outdoor group setting due to physical, psychological, emotional or other challenges such as language barriers, hearing impaired etc. This extra support allows children with diverse abilities to participate in camp life and activities who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate. Conditions often supported in camps include Autism, ADD, ADHD, FAS, PTSD and language or hearing barriers. The worker will assist with extra needs kids for the safety and well-being of these children but will also engage as a regular camp activity leader, leading activities & overseeing the general health and safety and recreation of the whole group, in order to help create an all-inclusive environment without certain children standing out. Rec activities include activities like swimming, hiking, forest and pond play, crafts, camp songs, nature exploration, drama, storytelling, sports and more. please explore our website before applying. ____________________________________

Lifeguard

The day camp lifeguard/waterfront director will ensure safe waterfront activities and provide water safety & swimming training for the children in a faith-based licenced day camp. While not at the waterfront the student will engage in leading regular nature-based day camp activities, such as supervision & leading games, hikes, nature activities crafts etc and assisting with administration, parent communication and promotion of the program. please explore our website before applying ____________________________________

Day Camp Minibus Driver

Class 4 driver responsible for transporting kids to and from educational and nature-based camp out-trips and activities in a faith-based. Including performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fueling up and basic maintenance of the vehicle. The driver participates in the supervision and recreational leadership of camp kids while not in transit. Including hikes, nature exploration, games, crafts, outdoor activities, swimming etc. Please explore our website before applying. ____________________________________

Horse Camp Assistant (On location Lake Country)

Horse camp assistants will support groups of day camp children participating in Horse Camp day trips. The horse camp assistants will learn and lead under the guidance of the ranch director for the care of horses, assisting kids in emotional support, guiding kids in riding, grooming, and hand-leading children that require support in riding exercises. The camp leaders may also help with administration, handling waivers, registration, reporting etc as well as lead kids in ranch-related camp activities outside of horsemanship such as hikes or arts and crafts. Horse camp leaders will lead and support all children but have a special focus on children who require extra support in order to be safe and succeed in an active outdoor group setting due to physical, psychological, emotional or other challenges such as language barriers, hearing impairment etc. This extra support person allows for children with diverse abilities to participate in camp life and activities who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate. Conditions often supported in camps include Autism, ADD, ADHD, FAS, PTSD and language or hearing barriers. The support worker will focus on assisting with the extra needs for the safety and well-being for these children but will also engage as a normal camp activity leader when able in order to help create an all-inclusive environment without certain children standing out as "designate" with a worker

Please send your resume in PDF format, with the position you are applying for and your preferred location of employment to info@thrivekidscanada.ca.