Camp Lead Hand

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Heritage Park Historical Village Full time

Job Title:
Camp Lead Hand

Reports To:
Education Program Specialist

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Education Program Specialist, the Camp Lead Hand is responsible for creating an inclusive environment for all camp participants.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works as part of the Education team to modify and adapt activities to ensure successful participation by all campers
  • Creates, prepares, and provides alternative activities for small groups as necessary
  • Helps prepare and care for program materials and artifacts
  • Develops positive relationships among the various participants of the day and overnight camps with an emphasis on the few children requiring additional support
  • Supports children with disabilities and creates opportunities for them to be actively involved in the camp activities
  • Maintains regular and contact with parents and guardians of participants with disabilities
  • Leads in the training, orientation, mentoring, and volunteers assisting with camp in regard to special needs
  • Conducts clerical work such as phoning parents, filling out forms, etc as needed
  • Completes the required Recreation Inclusion Facilitator training
  • Creates an End of Season Report
  • All other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Some post secondary education in related areas (Western Canadian History, Education, etc)
  • Experience in a camp or teaching environment; prior experience working with children with disabilities is considered an asset
  • At least 18 years of age and satisfactory confirmation of a clear Police Information Check
  • Standard First Aid and CPR certification required

Skills:

  • Must be enthusiastic and enjoy working in a camp setting
  • Demonstrate responsible leadership and the ability to approach tasks independently
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fastpaced environment
  • Mature judgement and respect towards others

Special Clothing and Equipment:

This position will be required to wear appropriate costuming provided by Heritage Park

Special Working Conditions:

This position may be required to stand or walk for long periods of time.

Hours of Work:

5 days per week, typically Monday

  • Friday
Hours will vary depending on camp schedules; evening and weekend work may be required

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 7 months

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • CALGARY, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location
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