Job ID

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Job Title

Health and Safety Assistant & Red Cross Course Instructor

59612

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

12/13/2023

Job Type

Casual

Close Date

01/30/2026

Employee Group

Interim

Favorite Job

Department

Ath&Rec Camps

Contract Duration

3.9 Months

Hours per Week

26

Target Number of Openings

1

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday - Friday; Hours will vary each day.

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess current certifications of Standard First Aid, First Aid Instructor & CPR Level C. Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required.

Career Level

Previous experience working with youth and/or instructor experience is preferred.

Hourly Rate

$19.00 per hour

Department Description:

The Department of Athletics & Recreation is seeking a caring and experienced First Responder to instruct Red Cross First Aid courses in May and June and manage the health and safety of all involved in our summer camp programs. This role is vital to the safe operations of camps and can be demanding, requiring an efficient, empathetic, and experienced caregiver. Experience working with and passion for supporting the development of children are a necessity!

Job Summary:

Provide support to the department relating to health and safety adherence and training. Acts in accordance with established procedures. Deliver standard health and safety training (i.e. – Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR) to students and staff in accordance with established procedures during the months of May and June.

Accountabilities**:**

1. Deliver standard health and safety training (i.e. – Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR) to students and staff in accordance with established procedures.

2. Respond to safety issues in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures. Advise management of unsafe conditions.

3. Provide routine first aid to injured campers. Escalate to management if required.

4. Update and maintain records in accordance with established guidelines.

5. Order and maintain first aid supplies.

Qualifications:

• First Responder or higher and Red Cross Standard First Aid Instructor prior to work start; some instructor experience preferred.
• Minimum Standard First Aid CPR-C certified.
• Vulnerable Sector Scan completed prior to work start.
• Member of or familiarity with McMaster’s Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) and/or McMaster’s Sport Medicine team an asset.

Additional Information:

• Deliver standard health and safety training (i.e. – Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR) to students and staff in accordance with established procedures during the months of May and June.
• Full-time in late June, July and August primary responsibility is to camps.
• Providing first aid to injured campers and staff and managing their return to activity/work.
• Respond to safety issues in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures. Advise management of unsafe conditions.
• Ensuring parents/guardians and/or supervisors are kept informed of all incidents.

MCMASTER CAMPS REQUEST-OFF POLICY:

In order to provide staff with full-time hours during their summer employment, McMaster Camps hire only enough individuals to fulfill the needs of daily camp duties. With this in mind, requests for time off are limited to school engagements (i.e., Graduation, exams, etc.), important/difficult to obtain medical appointments, and significant life events (i.e., Weddings). As our camps run on a full-staff schedule, it is to be noted that any request is not a guarantee, and official documentation from the Camps Coordinator is to be obtained to solidify time-off. Requests are to be submitted via email (to crawfl@mcmaster.ca), as soon as possible and no later than 2 weeks prior to the requested date. Unexpected illness and emergency situations are not included within the limitations of this policy and will be addressed and accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

You'll be asked to provide a resume and cover letter.

• Application Deadline: January 30th, 2026 @11:59pm
• Interview Availability: February 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th

Work Study Eligibility: McMaster students who received OSAP this school year, and who are returning to McMaster next school year could be eligible for Work Study; in your application, please attach your workstudy approval if applicable, how to apply can be found here: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/financial-support/work-program/#tab-10

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