Job Title: WellFit Instructor
Reports To: Activity Director/Activity Coordinator
Number of Positions Available: 2
The WellFit Instructor plays a key role in leading HOC’s daily fitness and wellness programming. All campers participate in one hour of WellFit Training each day, combining physical fitness with personal wellness to promote strength, confidence, and balance.
The fitness component follows a structured program developed by Relentless Hockey Training, focusing on dynamic warm-ups, mobility, athletic development, strength and movement, and core conditioning. WellFit Instructors are expected to follow the program outline, demonstrate exercises, and guide campers in improving their skills and confidence.
The wellness component incorporates regular and restorative yoga, breathing exercises, nature hikes, and water aerobics. Instructors lead campers through these activities, encouraging mindfulness, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Instructors are qualified, trained, and experienced leaders who deliver safe, engaging, and age-appropriate programming that reflects HOC’s core principles of Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance. They maintain program areas and equipment during Program Development Time (PDT) and adapt lessons as needed for weather conditions.
As active members of the camp community, WellFit Instructors also contribute to evening programs and all-camp activities, including meals, section events, free swims, and campfires, to help create a positive, inclusive, and memorable experience for every camper.
DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Instruct 3-4 one-hour and assist 2-3 one-hour WellFit periods (Monday–Friday) for groups of 20-40 campers.
- Serve as a healthy role model, encouraging our campers to become better attuned to their physical and mental wellness.
- Participate in daily Program Development & Maintenance Time (1 hour) to organize lessons, maintain equipment, and prepare program areas.
- Lead evening activities twice per week (Monday and Tuesday, 1 hour each).
- Provide cabin coverage one evening per week (Tuesday or Wednesday) to support counsellors during their night off.
- Assist with Sunday Camper Registration, including set-up, work brigades, check-in, and Discover HOC programming.
- Support Saturday Camper Check-Out (approximately 3 hours, as scheduled).
- Attend all weekly staff and team meetings as scheduled.
- Prepare and deliver alternative “Rainy Day” programs when required.
- Work one Holdover Weekend, providing evening cabin supervision (Friday if required) and leading programming for campers staying multiple weeks (Saturday and Sunday).
- Perform additional classes, supervision, or duties as assigned.
ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
- All Activity staff are required to attend a Spring Training Weekend.
- All staff are required to deliver every day our Brand Promise, “Best Summer Of Your Life”, in each camper and staff interaction. Guided by our four core principles: Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance.
- All staff are expected to abide by and enforce the camp guidelines of respect. These are the rules and expectations of behaviour implemented to maintain a fun and safe camp environment.
- All staff are responsible for the safety and security of each camper in their care. Staff are to follow prescribed program standards and lesson plans in order to ensure the highest level of care and instruction.
- Attendance for all staff at the June orientation week training is mandatory. This training period is where each staff member will receive essential employment information and training for a successful summer experience.
- Participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Programs, All Camp Activities, Campfires, and Friday Finale) and weekly meetings is an expectation of all staff members.
- The dynamic nature of summer camp demands that each staff member understand that additional duties may be assigned as required.
SUMMER BENEFITS AND TIME OFF
- Room & Board Provided.
- Weekly Staff Hockey & Water Skiing.
- Staff working a full eight-week contract period are entitled to one weekend off (Friday after daily duties to Sunday Discover HOC.
- Time off weekly - evenings excluding Sunday night.
- Time off daily - depending on weekly schedule.
- Access to program and recreation equipment.
- The chance to work in a close-knit, supportive community that values staff health and wellness, creativity, and employee success.
- The opportunity to develop life skills applicable to multi-faceted career opportunities.
- An experience that will last a lifetime.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD
Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: June 28, 2026 – August 22, 2026
Optional Employment: Week #9 August 23 – 29, 2026
Wages: Summer wages range depending on the qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board are included.
QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent education.
- Strong interest in physical fitness and personal wellness; experience in kinesiology, fitness instruction, or teaching an asset.
- Demonstrated experience teaching or instructing children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, and positive attitude.
- Willing to assist with duties beyond core responsibilities.
Certifications:
- Bronze Cross or NL (preferred).
- Emergency First Aid & CPR.
- Respect in Sport certification.