The HOC Team

Join the HOC team this summer!

Summer camp staff is one of the most valuable and rewarding jobs any person will ever have. Benefits include learning new skills and experiences, working outside, getting paid to have fun, connecting with youth, meeting new life long friends, personal growth, and the fantastic memories.

Annually the Senior and Directorial staff of HOC interview hundreds of staff candidates in order to find what we feel are the most caring and talented individuals with a passion for working and teaching children in a summer sports camp community.

Desired Qualities in Summer Camp Staff 

• Out going and confident leaders
• Passionate and skilled persons who love working with and teaching youth
• Thoughtful and empathetic problem solvers 
• Hard working and dedicated team members 

HOC Staff Categories

• Senior Staff
• Hockey Staff
• Activity Instructors
• Counselling Staff
• Support Staff
• Health Care Staff

NEW Application Process for 2017 

1. Review desired job descriptions, the required and suggested certifications, skills, and experience. 
2. Prepare a current resume (Word / PDF format) which will be attached to your application. Including 2 relevant references.
3. Fill out our online application profile, once you have created your personal profile (remember your user name and password) you can fill in the attached online application. You will need to forward your resume to the corresponding SR staff team member outlined on the application. We will review your application and attached resume and be in contact with successful applicants with an Interview time.

Staff Certifications & Documentation

There are a number of required certifications and documents that all staff will need to acquire or provide before joining the HOC staff team if you are offered a summer position.

All successful candidates will have to provide these documents as requested. Additional Certifications are not mandatory for certain positions but are of added value. 

Mandatory Certifications / Documents

• Basic First Aid and CPR
• Respect in Sport Certification
• Criminal Reference Check

Recommended Certifications / Documents

• Camp Staff  - Water Certifications Bronze Cross / NLS Preferred
• Hockey Staff  - NCCP Coaching Level 1-2, Developmental Level 1 
• All Staff - Standard First Aid and CPR 

Respect In Sport Certification

Respect Group has created critical abuse prevention education with the Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program. This easy to use online training enables sport and community organizations to create a safer, more ethical environment by providing essential information to each organization’s critical stakeholders.

Respect in Sport’s 2.5 hour highly engaging online training is for Activity Leaders of all levels: recreational, competitive, and elite, with the intention of:

• Empowering and educating youth leaders and coaches on the prevention of abuse, bullying, and harassment.
• Building a holistic culture of respect within the sport community
• Providing fundamental training tools which enable all coaches and youth leaders to become better role models for the young athletes in their care.