Youth Experience Coordinator (Montreal)
- Montreal, QC, Canada
$22 CAD / hour · Internship
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Job details
- Pay
- $22 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Internship
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- Experience
- 1–2 years of experience as a coordinator or counsellor at summer camps, youth after-school programs, tutoring academies, or similar programs, ideally in a STEM environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Where big futures start. Circuit Stream is building the defining youth enrichment brand in North America. We create pre-university summer camps that give young people the chance to explore what they might want to do next, from AI, engineering, medicine, and business to psychology, sports, outdoor adventure, and more. Through partnerships with leading universities and industry experts, we turn those interests into hands-on experiences that build skills, confidence, and open doors to future opportunities. We have big ambitions to serve over 10,000+ students a year. Getting there means moving quickly, trying new things, learning from what works, and giving great people real ownership. If you’re ambitious about where your own career can go, and excited to help young people discover where theirs might lead, you’ll thrive here.
We are looking for an organized, dependable Youth Experience Coordinator to lead daily camp operations at each university campus location. You’ll help prepare your campus for summer, train and support staff, communicate with parents and university partners, and make sure students have a safe, welcoming, and engaging camp experience.
Role Details
Delivery: In person at McGill University
Dates and hours: May 25 - August 20, 2027 from 8:00 am to 4:30pm
Training: Paid training at Circuit Stream HQ in Calgary, Alberta, from May 25–27, 2027, followed by independent training and onboarding before courses start.
Compensation: $22/hour
Other: A background check and First AId/CPR certificate will be required before working with youth learners.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Take the lead in making summer a memorable experience for the next generation. This is an opportunity to build practical leadership and operations experience while taking responsibility for a campus team. From preparing activities to solving unexpected challenges, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on students, staff, and families. You’ll have support from HQ while building confidence in your ability to make decisions and keep a busy program running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Operational Standards
- Attend Coordinator training at HQ in Calgary to learn Circuit Stream’s operational processes, procedures, and expectations.
- Train your campus staff on camp procedures, reporting structure, safety protocols, and daily responsibilities.
- Serve as campus lead, ensuring Instructors and Assistants follow Circuit Stream’s standards throughout the summer.
- Support instructors with classroom logistics, student behaviour, and day-to-day needs so they can focus on teaching.
- Before camps start, plan and organize camp activities, including tours, guest speakers, extracurriculars, and graduation, and handle the administrative and logistical work behind them.
- Oversee daily operations at your assigned campus so the program runs smoothly and on schedule, from setup and check-in through dismissal.
- Keep accurate records, including attendance, waivers, student documentation, and daily camp reports, and follow up on any gaps.
- Uphold safety, health, and emergency protocols, and respond quickly to any incidents
- Act as the main on-site point of contact for parents, university partners, and campus staff.
- Report campus status and escalate issues to HQ, including at weekly check-in meetings.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Management Team.
- Report campus status and escalate issues to HQ, including at weekly check-in meetings.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as requested by the Management Team.
- 1–2 years of experience as a coordinator or counsellor at summer camps, youth after-school programs, tutoring academies, or similar programs, ideally in a STEM environment.
- Currently enrolled in the third or fourth year of a university degree or college diploma program AND returning to studies in the same program in fall 2027.
- Demonstrated interest in education, teaching, or youth development.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Drive, and comfort troubleshooting common student device issues.
- Fluency in English and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organized, personally accountable, and able to work independently with limited direct supervision.
- Comfortable directing staff, reinforcing expectations, and addressing operational or student behaviour concerns.
- Available and eligible to travel to Calgary, Alberta, for training May 25–27, 2027. Travel will be managed by Circuit Stream.
- Willing to obtain valid First Aid and CPR certification before the start date, at the employee’s expense.
- Willing to participate in a police information check, managed by Circuit Stream.
- Available to work full-time, in person, Monday–Friday for the full assigned employment period.
- Willing to participate in the Work Integrated Learning grant application program, where applicable in Canada.
- You’re a university student ready to take on a summer leadership role. Preference will be given to students registered in a Co-Op program.
- You enjoy working with teens and care about their experience.
- You like organizing people, schedules, and activities and following through on the details.
- You’re comfortable following standard processes and holding yourself and others accountable to a high standard.
- You stay calm when plans change and know when to solve a problem independently or ask for support.
- You’re willing to help with practical tasks while keeping track of the overall camp operations.
- You prefer a desk-based role with limited interaction with students, staff, or parents.
- You need frequent direction to organize your work and follow through.
- You’re uncomfortable addressing behaviour concerns or reinforcing staff expectations.
- You cannot commit to the required training, travel, or in-person employment dates.
- Meaningful summer work helping teens explore their interests and build confidence.
- Practical leadership experience coordinating staff and running daily campus operations.
- Opportunities to strengthen your communication, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working with university partners, instructors, students, and families.
- Training and ongoing support from Circuit Stream’s HQ team.
- A collaborative team and a summer filled with projects, activities, and student milestones.
- Opportunities for growth and continued employment the following summer.
Apply with your resume and answer the application questions explaining why you’d enjoy leading our summer programs and your experience coordinating youth activities or teams.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. If this sounds like the kind of place where you’d thrive, apply today.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead daily camp operations at the McGill University campus, including staff training, activity planning, scheduling, student records, and safety procedures. Serve as the on-site contact for students, parents, staff, and university partners, and report campus status and escalate issues to headquarters.
Requirements
Applicants need 1–2 years of experience coordinating or supporting youth programs and must be in the third or fourth year of a university or college program, returning to studies in fall 2027. They must be fluent in English, available for full-time on-site work and Calgary training, comfortable leading staff and addressing student behavior, and willing to obtain First Aid/CPR certification and complete a police information check.
Skills
- Camp Operations
- Staff Training
- Leadership
- Youth Development
- Communication
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Safety Protocols
- Incident Response
- Parent Relations
- Problem-Solving
- Google Workspace
- Student Behavior Management
- Independent Decision-Making
- Device Troubleshooting
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Leadership Experience
- Professional Development
- Ongoing Support
- Potential Continued Employment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Sports & Recreation
- Administrative
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Summer Camps
- Youth Enrichment
- Education
- Youth Development
- Camp Operations
- Staff Training
- Campus Operations
- Activity Planning
- Student Behavior
- Parent Communication
- University Partnerships
- Attendance Records
- Waivers
- Student Documentation
- Daily Camp Reports
- Safety Protocols
- Emergency Response
- Google Workspace
- Google Sheets
- Google Docs
- Google Slides
- Google Drive
- Device Troubleshooting
- First Aid
- CPR
- Police Information Check
- Work Integrated Learning