Job No: DLC154

Location: Lake Country, BC

About the Opportunity

The District of Lake Country has an exciting opportunity for a Kids Recreation Camp Summer Student based in Lake Country, BC.

Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, the Summer Students will be asked to inspire young campers (ages 6-14) in a fun, safe, and engaging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your leadership skills and deliver a variety of sports, games, and physical activities during the summer months.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead, organize, and facilitate a variety of games, recreational activities, team challenges, creative play, and outdoor programming;
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for children of all skill levels;
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants through supervision and adherence to camp guidelines;
• Assist in setting up and breaking down equipment and play areas each day;
• Communicate effectively with parents, campers, and other staff members;
• Manage group behaviour in a fun and respectful manner;
• Support the overall camp program and assist with additional duties as assigned.

More About You

To qualify for this role, you must be a student and returning to post-secondary studies in the fall of 2026. You must have experience working with children in a camp, coaching, or education setting and have knowledge of various sports and physical activities. You possess strong leadership and communication skills and have the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification or the willingness to obtain prior to the start date. Additionally, a satisfactory Police Information Check is required.

Above all, we value a collaborative attitude, fostering positive working relationships with staff and tactfully conveying information and policies to the public.

About the Benefits

• You will receive a competitive salary of $21.04 per hour (2026 rate) plus 17.4% in-lieu of all benefits;
• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

This position will work 8:45 AM - 4:15 PM Monday to Friday from July 2, 2026, until August 28, 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will be accepted through our website at www.lakecountry.bc.ca until 4:00 pm on June 5, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The District of Lake Country is committed to being an equal opportunity employer who embraces and respects diversity. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting hr@lakecountry.bc.ca

About Us

Situated within the unceded territory of squilx”/syilx (Okanagan) peoples, Lake Country is a vibrant community of approximately 15,000 citizens and is located in the heart of the rapidly growing Okanagan Valley. Lake Country is less than a half hour drive from downtown Kelowna and mere minutes to beautiful orchards, wineries, farms and the serenity of the Okanagan lakes. Lake Country is in close proximity to the Kelowna International Airport and the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. Residents enjoy hot summers and temperate winters with boundless opportunities for year-round recreation – from water sports to cycling, golfing, skiing, hiking and much more. If you are searching to relocate to a community that truly has it all, join our team and experience ‘Life. The Okanagan Way!’