Camp Counsellor, Child and Youth
1 week ago
Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others and have a passion for delivering high-quality programs, events, and services.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Assist with staff break coverage and camp swim ratios.
- Facilitate safe, engaging, and fun activities for campers including games, songs, crafts, swimming, etc.
- Ensure safe delivery of camp programming by following all Town policies and procedures, providing adequate supervision, and managing camper behaviors.
- Collaborate with other Camp Counsellors, Inclusion Facilitators, and Camp Directors to provide an inclusive environment, resolve concerns, and plan the camp day.
- Respond to emergency situations including performing first aid and documentation.
- Respond to inquiries and provide quality customer service to participants.
Job Requirements:
- Counsellor in Training Program or Babysitting course or equivalent.
- Less than 1 year related volunteer or work experience working with toddlers, children, and/or youth.
- Ability to deal courteously and effectively with camp participants and staff, bus drivers, parents/guardians, and the general public.
- Good organizational and leadership skills.
- Must be flexible to work a range of hours at various locations.
- Must be able to participate in swimming activities and oversee camp participants in pre-set swim groups which comply with Town of Newmarket ratios.
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
- Lifesaving Society’s Safeguard certification required.
- Current High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) certification required.
- Behaviour Management Systems, Safe Management or Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification is an asset.
- Due to the nature of the contacts of this position, a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town (Those 18 Years & Older) or the completion of Declaration of Minors – Working with Vulnerable Individuals Self Declaration Form (Those 17 Years and Younger) is required.
Please Note: Certifications are not required at the time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.
*The Town of Newmarket's March Break Camps will run from March 11 - 15, 2025.
The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.
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