Summer Camp Counsellor

7 days ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Little Medical School - Region of Waterloo Full time
Do you love working and interacting with children? Have a passion for STEM and medicine?

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Love working with kids and have experience in a variety of settings
  • Are enthusiastic about providing a fun and safe camp experience
  • Are high energy and engaging and not afraid to be silly with the campers
  • Are patient and calm when under pressure
  • Are punctual and have good time management and organizational skills
  • Can be a team player and work well with a team
  • Have good communication and problem solving skills
  • Take direction well from supervisors

Responsibilities

  • Lead camp activities for a group of 2030 campers ages 410
  • Represent Little Medical School by providing high quality programming and customer service
  • Model positive behaviour for campers and other staff members
  • Follow camp schedules and direction from the lead instructor on site
  • Make adjustments to activities/schedule to better suit the camper's needs
  • Supervise campers at all times and support them in trying new things
  • Ensure safety and cleanliness of program space and materials
  • Bring your energy and enthusiasm to camp daily
  • Complete required paperwork as assigned by lead instructor
  • Provide direction and assistance to volunteers
  • Use good judgement to respond to camper concerns and questions
  • Perform related duties as assigned

Hours

  • Camp will run for 7 weeks
  • Mandatory training days during the month of June
  • Must be available Monday to Friday from 8am 5pm beginning July 2nd until August 23rd
  • Working 2540 hours a week depending on location and camp theme
  • Employment is conditional on meeting minimum registration numbers
  • Program will not operate July 1 and August 59th

Requirements:

  • Are enrolled in postsecondary education in health sciences or related field
  • Have experience working with a camp or children's programming
  • Have experience working in leadership roles (not required but an asset)
  • Have valid CPR level C and Standard First Aid (or willing to obtain this by June 30th)
  • Can provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector) issued after March 1, 202
  • Have access to reliable personal transportation is an asset
  • Can provide references upon request
  • Must be able to work at the following locations: 304 Laurentian Drive, 237 Wilson Ave, 2001 University Ave E

Job Types:
Part-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 3-5 months

Pay:
$17.00-$18.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • What is your experience working with children?
  • What is your experience with health sciences?
  • Do you have reliable transportation?
  • What is one activity you would lead at camp to excite the campers and enrich their camp week?
  • Will you be located in the Kitchener-Waterloo area from June end of August 2024?

Work Location:
In person

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