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 lifelong friends, personal growth, and fantastic memories.

Annually, the Senior and Directorial staff of HOC interview hundreds of staff candidates to select only the most qualified and responsible individuals, including international staff members who join us from around the world each summer. We seek dedicated individuals with a passion for working and teaching children in a summer sports camp community.

Desired Qualities in Summer Camp Staff 

• Outgoing and confident leaders
• Passionate and skilled people 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 Staff
• Counselling Staff
• Support Staff
• Health Care Staff

Application Process for 2027 

1. Review desired job descriptions, the required and suggested certifications, skills, and experience. 
2. Prepare a current resume (Word/PDF format) and 2 relevant references, which will be attached to your application. 
3. Fill out an online application profile. Once you have created your personal profile (remember your username and password), you can complete the online application and attach your resume before submitting. We will review your completed application and will be in contact with successful applicants to arrange 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

• Minimum Basic First Aid and CPR
• Respect in Sport Certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check

Recommended Certifications / Documents

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

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 sports community
• Providing fundamental training tools which enable all coaches and youth leaders to become better role models for the young athletes in their care.