Bayswater Education is a vibrant network of global educational centres dedicated for over 70 years to educating and inspiring people through a life-changing educational experience. We’re passionate about growing communities of global thinkers and explorers, at home and abroad – whatever their story. We set up Bayswater Education because we want young people from every walk of life to get a buzz from discovering new cultures, exploring new flavours, and learning what’s out there. We think of them as global spirits, like ourselves.

Key****Responsibilities

The Summer Camp Activity Leader is expected to undertake a range of duties, including but not limited to:

Activity Facilitation & Student Supervision

• Lead and facilitate scheduled daytime, evening and weekend activities, ensuring they are fun, safe, inclusive, and well-organized.
• Supervise students during all assigned activities and excursions, maintaining high levels of supervision -especially for underage students, and adhering to supervision ratios and curfew policies.
• Monitor student behaviour and wellbeing, offering support to homesick or anxious students, and escalating concerns in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Take initiative to adapt activities based on weather, student energy levels, or group preferences.

Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct basic risk assessments for all activities and excursions.
• Ensure health and safety measures are followed at all times, and report any incidents promptly.
• Keep accurate attendance and incident records for each activity or excursion.

Student Experience

• Create a positive and enthusiastic environment that encourages participation and engagement.
• Promote and model respectful behaviour, inclusivity, and adherence to school rules.
• Collaborate with Student Services teams and Academic staff to ensure a seamless student experience.

Student Orientation & Onboarding

• Assist the Student Services Team with weekly student orientation on the first day of the program (typically Mondays) at the Bayswater Toronto campus
• Lead initial “getting to know you” activities, assist students with public transit cards, and support other orientation tasks as directed by the Student Services Manager.

Communication & Reporting

• Act as a key point of contact for group leaders during activities and excursions, providing clear communication about schedules and any changes.
• Provide updates to the Student Services Manager or Activity Coordinator about group needs, concerns, or suggestions.
• Submit short activity summaries or feedback to support post-camp evaluation and future planning.

Operational Support

• Support general summer camp operations, including meal supervision, student headcounts, and covering reception during peak times.
• Be flexible with schedule changes and provide ad hoc support as directed by the management team.

Media & Documentation

• Take photos and videos during activities for social media or internal reporting, ensuring appropriate consent is in place.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute ideas for improving the overall camp experience.

Other Duties

• Carry out all other reasonable requests from the management team.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in English; a second language is an asset.

• Experience working with teenagers in a camp or extra-curricular activity environment

• Minimum one year of relevant experience in higher education and student services.

• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

• Knowledgeable of the city of Toronto.

• Experience in social media is an asset.

• Able to manage a large group of people during activities outside the school.

• Have a flexible schedule, as last-minute changes might happen.

• Experience being on-call, responding under pressure and competent in managing urgent situations following agreed procedures.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Demonstrated customer service skills with an ability to diffuse escalated situations in a student-focused environment.

• A positive, enthusiastic can-do attitude and a genuine interest in working with students.

• Displays a genuine desire to understand and meet the diverse needs of students.

• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with students and colleagues at all levels, building rapport and establishing productive working relationships.

• Available to work weekends and evenings.

• CPR / First Aid / Lifeguard certification is an asset

Fixed-term role; June 29, 2026 - August 9, 2026 (Paid Training will begin on June 15.) and shift up to 24 hurs hours/week.

Bayswater Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bayswater Education Group complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operate.

Bayswater Toronto is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know when you are contacted for an interview.

This is an existing seasonal position.