Youth Program Summer Camp Instructor I + Ii

6 days ago

Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Strathcona County Full time

_This posting is for two different positions: Youth Instructor I and Youth Instructor II. We are seeking up to 7 Youth Instructors I's and 5 Youth Instructor II's. _

_These positions are seasonal starting in June with an expected end date of August 30, 2024 _


The Youth Programs Summer Camp Instructor I will be responsible for assisting the Youth Programs Summer Camp Instructor II with the implementation of age appropriate, themed youth recreational camps.

Ensuring the development and safety of participants, Instructor I will support Instructor II in leading activities designed to increase children's emotional and social development, creativity and fundamental movement skills.

This will be achieved through a variety of structured and non-structured recreational activities that take place in a variety of environments.


The Youth Programs Summer Camp Instructor II will be responsible for the overall planning and delivery of Youth Programs Summer Camps.

The Instructor II will plan and implement age appropriate themed youth recreational camps as well as ensure programs are designed to increase children's emotional and social development, creativity, and fundamental movement skills.

This will be achieved through a variety of structured and non-structured recreational activities that take place in a variety of environments.

Youth Programs Summer Camp Instructor II will provide leadership and guidance to Instructor I's as well as Leaders in Training participants to [DA1] create a cohesive team environment.


Responsibilities:

Instructor I

  • Deliver high quality summer recreation programs and camps
  • Support the development of ageappropriate program plans
  • Incorporate fundamental movement skills into program planning
  • Provide participants with the opportunity to engage in a balance of high energy (ie. sports) and quiet activities (ie. crafts)
  • Ensure proper policies and procedures are followed
  • Collaborate and positively interact within a team environment
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to Leaders in Training summer participants
  • Model behaviors, supervise participants, and adapt teaching style, in order to provide a positive environment
  • Participate in various training opportunities and meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving skills and knowledge

Instructor II (In addition to responsibilities for Instructor I)

  • Overall leadership and responsibility of instructors, leaders in training and participants within designated camp
  • Lead role in creating, coordinating instructor ideas, and submitting program plans along with supply lists
  • Responsible for pick up and dropoff of camp equipment and paperwork
  • Overall safety of participants and ensure proper policies and procedures are followed
  • Ensure participants and parents are greeted into a welcoming environment. Take the lead role on parent inquiries and/or concerns
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to Leaders in Training summer participants
along with the completion of their weekly evaluations

  • Main point of contact for the Youth Programming team

Skills & Qualifications

  • Positive and professional attitude with strong communication skills working with diverse groups of individuals including participants, parents/guardians, programming team and facility staff
  • Proven time management skills and problemsolving skills
  • Provide outstanding customer service to camp participants and parents/guardians
  • Ability to adapt to changing work environments and demands
  • Ability to deal with a variety of participant needs and adapt plans appropriately
  • Effective planning & project execution
  • Ability to work with mínimal supervision and in a variety of work environments with a team focused approach
  • A high school diploma and enrolled in a postsecondary institution for recreation, physical education, education and/or related degree is preferred
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C


 High Five
  • Principles of Healthy Child Development (must be obtained prior to [DA2] camps starting)
  • Sport specific coaching and/or instructing experience is highly desired
  • Experience working with youth between the ages of 6Y17Y [DA3]
  • Ability to maintain high standards of safety, quality, and cooperation
  • National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is an asset

Conditions of Employment

  • Submission of current First Aid, CPR (level C) certification Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
    Who we are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta.

Our vision is to become Canada's most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.


Why Join Strathcona County:
(depending on position)

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insu

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