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Day Camp Counsellor – Recreation

4 months ago

Charlottetown, Canada Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) Full time

Job Description:

The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

To apply for this job, you must:

  • Be aged between 15 and 30 years old on the start date of the job (June 24, 2024);
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
  • Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.
  • International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

Day Camp Counsellor – Recreation

(Term Position Full-Time Term Position from June 24, 2024 through August 30, 2024*)

Salary: $17.50 per hour, 35 hours per week, Charlottetown, PE

Immigrant &- Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA) acknowledges that Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. The Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq have occupied this Island for over 12,000 years. We honour the "Treaties of Peace and Friendship" which recognized Mi'kmaq rights and established an ongoing relationship between nations. We are all Treaty People.

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA), a not-for-profit organization originally founded in 1993, is seeking a Day Camp Counsellor – Recreation to join us on our mission of building a welcoming and inclusive environment through bringing diverse communities together and empowering newcomers to build a future in PEI.

We help all newly landed immigrants and newcomers to Canada through providing vital support in the areas of short-term settlement services, long-term inclusion and community integration programs in the province of Prince Edward Island.

At IRSA, as an organization and as a team, we are guided by our core values of respect, empathy, diversity, integrity, accountability, innovation and team work in all that we do.

Why Join IRSA?

You'll have an impact, making a difference in the lives and livelihoods of newcomers to Prince Edward Island, enriching our local communities through diverse, inclusive and welcoming programming, while having fun and lead a team of like-minded individuals in the process

  • Market Competitive Wages
  • Matching Group RRSP program up to 5%
  • Group Health Benefits
  • Generous Time-Off programs for work-life balance

How You'll Spend Your Time

The Youth Settlement Services team is seeking a young leader to join our team as Day Camp Counsellor – Recreation to support the set up and safe operation of multiple coordinated Summer Camp schedules for immigrant and refugee students, ranging from kindergarten to grade 12 as presented by IRSA during the summer.

This role collaborates across departments to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote IRSA's vision, mission and core values.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists with the preparation of activity plans for all five camps, this includes booking of activities, preparation of program supplies and equipment.
  • Supports the promotion and registration of participants for all camps.
  • Prepares campers lists, confirms their participation and tracks attendance.
  • Supervises campers at all times, whether during activities, meals, or free time. Ensures that campers are safe and following established camp rules.
  • Leads or assists in leading a variety of camp activities such as sports, arts and crafts, nature hikes, swimming, and team-building exercises. This may involve providing instruction, encouragement, and support to campers.
  • Presents as a positive behaviour example for campers, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, respect for others, cooperation, and enthusiasm for camp activities.
  • Helps to resolve conflict and disagreement among campers, attempting to teach them valuable life skills in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
  • Provides emotional support/guidance to campers, particular attention paid to those who are experiencing difficulties adjusting to the camp experience.
  • Ensures all campers follow established safety guidelines and protocols, including, but not limited to, the proper use of equipment (internal and external), following specific day-trip rules, and models appropriate behavior during outdoor activities.
  • Assists with all preparation and end of day, duties such as room set up and activities preparation, organizing equipment, and full clean up after activities.
  • Works collaboratively with other camp staff members and volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the camp, excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Is committed to ongoing process review and improvement to further the efficiency of the above listed duties.

What You Bring

  • Previous experience working with children, either as a camp counselor, coach, mentor, or in another childcare-related role would be considered a strong asset.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building positive relationships with campers, fellow counselors, and camp leadership. Counselors should be patient, empathetic, enthusiastic, and able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Camp counselors need to demonstrate leadership qualities, including initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire others.
  • Camp environments can be unpredictable, so counselors should be flexible and adaptable to changes in schedules, activities, and camper needs.
  • A genuine interest in working with children and capable of participating in outdoor recreational activities and sports would be considered a key component of success in role.
  • Please note, if you are the successful candidate, you may be required to provide a criminal background check, vulnerable sector check and/or reference checks.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Experience delivering programming, in a cross-cultural context would be considered an asset.
  • Demonstrates a high level of empathy, coupled with a strong working knowledge of the challenges and issues facing newcomer populations, networks and support organizations.
  • Demonstrates cultural competence and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
  • An effective communicator in the English language, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to deliver information in a format that is clear, concise, organized and appropriate for it's intended audience.
  • Strong networking & relationship-building skills would be considered an asset
  • Ability to communicate in other languages would be considered an asset
  • Role will involve some evening and/or overnight/weekend work (as particulars demand), as well as travel to different parts of the province as required.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and covering letter to careers@irsapei.ca quoting the job title in the email subject field, or drop your application off in person to IRSA PEI – 49 Water Street, Charlottetown, PE.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

IRSA PEI is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, members of visible minority groups, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and IRSA to apply.

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