Activity Manager

Role: Activity Manager 

Program: ILSC Junior Camp at UBC   

Reports to: Centre Director, ILSC Junior Camp at UBC   

Contract Duration: June 22, 2026 to August 14, 2026(full-time employment)   

Duration of Junior Camp Program: 6 weeks – June 28, 2026 to August 9, 2026  

Location: Vancouver, BC 

Compensation: $25.00 per hour 

Description:  

ILSC Junior Camps is seeking an experienced, qualified, and dynamic leader to take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of a residential ESL summer youth program. The selected candidate will be required to reside on campus for the full duration of the program and lead a team of 10+ staff in ensuring the safe and successful execution of this immersive experience for international youth.  

Work Schedule and Timeline  
The Activity Manager role is a full-time, fixed-term position. Due to the nature of the work, your hours may vary and may be irregular. 

• Full time hours on-site at Vancouver campus/UBC will begin on June 22, 2026, until August 14, 2026. 


• Your weekly work schedule will consist of six consecutive days of work, followed by one full day off per week  


• Accommodation and meals are included while the Junior Camp is in operation from June 28, 2026-August 9, 2026  

Job Duties:  

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Program set-up and closure 

• Unpack and pack all program materials and resources at the beginning and end of the program and monitor usage, reporting any missing or damaged materials 


• Conduct pre-program and post-program damage inventory with school/university authorities


• Ensure that the UBC rooms and facilities are set up and prepared for the staff and students’ arrival, including signage, first day transfers and staff rosters   


• Schedule, coordinate, and manage all activity bookings, including  excursions, transportation, and external vendors   


• Obtain quotes, manage reservations, and track all bookings related to the activities program  


• In collaboration with the Centre Director, support the development of program policies, procedures, and operational systems  


• Monitor and manage the activities budget, ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting of all expenses    

Staff

• Coordinate and lead the pre-program staff orientation with the support of the Centre Director, ensuring that all team members have a clear understanding of the Juniors summer program, their roles, and   
  responsibilities, and that all staffing schedules have been clearly outlined and shared with staff.  


• Conduct regular staff meetings; carry out necessary training and performance evaluations, reporting any concerns or issues to the Centre Director.   


• Monitor staff working hours and periods of rest, creating staffing schedules (with the support of the Centre Director)   


• In collaboration with the Centre Director schedule weekly meetings with Group Leaders (chaperones accompanying a group of students employed by travel agency)   


• Assign staff to assist with student airport arrivals and departures (typically   on Sundays but may occur on other days)   


• Assign staff to specific activities and excursions, clearly communicating roles and supervision expectations 


• Lead daily or regular activity briefings to ensure staff are prepared for all scheduled events   

Students 

• Welcome students on the first day, introducing the staff and explaining the   academic, social and welfare responsibilities of each Juniors program staff member   


• Ensure students understand school rules, disciplinary procedures, and off limit areas.   


• Oversee and co-ordinate all transport arrangements and the departures of  students on weekends, checking beds and facilities, collecting keys as appropriate, escorting students etc.   


• Manage student and staff welfare and disciplinary issues during the program including student illness and employment issues   


• Monitor student participation and attendance in the activities program   


• Gather and review student feedback on activities and overall experience   


• Provide additional support and engagement opportunities for students not travelling with group leaders  

Activities Program 

• Take overall responsibility for the planning, organization, and delivery of the   Activities Program, including on-campus and off-campus activities   


• Ensure activities are engaging, inclusive, age-appropriate, and aligned with program objectives   


• Assign staff to activities and excursions, ensuring appropriate supervision and staff-to-student ratios   


• Lead daily staff briefings to review upcoming activities and ensure smooth execution   


• Promote student engagement and participation in all programmed activities


•  Monitor the quality of activities and adapt the program as needed in consultation with the Centre Director


• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with health and safety standards   

Other

• Participate in weekly meetings with the Centre Director, and National Director of Juniors.  


• Take overall responsibility for disciplinary matters in consultation with the Centre Director.  


• Welcome visitors to the program as required (e.g., third party agents, colleagues from ILSC, language agencies, accrediting inspectors etc.) 


• Liaise with the Centre Director, the National Director of Juniors and other departments to ensure alignment between academic and activities programming  


• Maintain clear and consistent communication with vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders regarding activities and excursions   

 Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:  

• Experience working with teenagers in a camp or residential environment 


• Background in sports, art, drama, or dance, or social media  


• Enthusiasm, energy, and motivational skills  
  


• Strong organizational and logistical planning skills  


• Experience managing events, programs, or excursions  


• Ability to manage budgets and coordinate with external vendors  

Desirable

• CPR / First Aid / Lifeguard certification  


• Bilingualism: English  

Additional Requirements of the Job:  

• Criminal Record Police Check


• Medical records and immunization reports may be required  

Contact Information:  

While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

 About ILSC, ELS, Greystone College & Greystone Institute 

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane. 

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students. Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA.   

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs. 

Our Core Values 

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives 

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity. 

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity. 

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together. 

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do. 

ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers.  

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