The Vibe: At Rainforest Adventure Camps, we believe in the power of play. We are a community-focused non-profit dedicated to further developing participants’ resilience, empathy, and independence in a fun and peaceful setting. If you are an outgoing, high-energy leader who loves the water and the woods, we want to meet you!

Who You Are: You are a "people person" through and through. You’re the one who anticipates the needs of your team and stays patient and kind even when the weather isn't perfect. We ar​e seeking Camp Coordinators that have, ideally, previously led other camps and staff.

A Natural Leader: You have experience mentoring staff and volunteers. We are looking​ for a calm, col​l​a​​b​o​r​a​t​i​v​e​, patient, and respectful​​ leader.

Safety-First: You’re a pro at managing groups near water (lakes and pools), and ensuring ​everyone's safety, ​wellness, and engagement.

Community Builder: You thrive on building positive relationships with parents, kids, youth, staff, volunteers, and the ​com​mun​ity​​​​.

Resourceful: You have a "toolbox" full of games and activities ready to go.

The Essentials (prerequisites):

Elementary School Teacher OR at least 1,000+ hours leading large groups of children professionally.

Current Police Information Check & First Aid Certification.

Teacher, Lifeguard, ECE, or EA certifications are a major asset!

As this job is partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs, staff need to be between 18-30 years old and Canadian citizens, Permanent residents, or Protected Persons.

What Your Days Will Look Like:

Lead the Adventure: Collaboratively lead games and activities at beautiful spots like White Pine Beach and Coquitlam River. 

Navigate the Day: Manage logistics, ensure safety around water, and de-escalate challenges with a calm, respectful approach.

Col​labo​r​a​te with the Assistant Camp Coordinator and Camp Director along with Adm​in, C​a​mp ​Leaders, and Volunt​eers.

Train​ an​d mentor staff and​ volunteers​.

The posit​io​n will be ou​tdoors, l​eading one of our camps​. It is suited for someone with extensive e​x​perience and train​ing who will ac​t​​ as ​a​ ​l​e​a​d​​ ​g​u​i​d​e at one of our camps. 

Locations: 

Out-trips at our Tri-C​​​ities Camps include White Pine Beach, the Coquitlam River, Spani Pool, Eagle Ridge Pool, Centennial Pool, Crash Crawly's (if there's heavy rain or wildfire smoke), and more. We meet at (or near) the out-tri​p of the day.

Schedule: Full-time March 16–27, 2026. (Option to continue June 26–Sept. 4 for eligible CSJ candidates.)

Join Our Mission: Adventure Play Care Society is a non-profit on a mission to inspire and empower. We value diversity and invite experienced leaders from all backgrounds to apply to our child-centred programs.

Apply Today: Please send your resume and your answers to the following questions to .

Application question(s):

1. This position requires a current Police Info Check and First Aid. Please confirm if you have these.

2. Canada Summer Jobs requires all candidates hired for summer be under the age of 31 and a Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, or Protected Person. Please confirm both.

3. How many thousands of hours of professional experience do you have leading large groups of kids ages 6-12 in a recreational setting? What did you do?

4. Would you like to be considered for a Coordinator position at our summer camps from June 26-Sept. 4 as well if you are eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs program?

Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.