Camp Counsellor, Child and Youth

1 month ago

London, Canada Easter Seals Full time
50/day + meals and accommodation

Location: Camp Woodeden (London, ON) and Camp Merrywood (Perth, ON) each require 1 Music and Drama Counsellor

Employment Dates:

Camp Merrywood: June 2024 – August 2024

Camp Woodeden: June 2024 – August 2024

Overview

At Easter Seals Ontario, we provide overnight camping opportunities for kids and young adults with physical disabilities. Each summer we welcome staff from all over the world and pride ourselves on providing an awesome pre-camp training, so our staff are equipped with all the skills they need to give our campers a great experience. Our camps make many traditional summer camp activities accessible and inclusive, such as swimming, boating, archery, high ropes, and more

Reporting to the Program Director, the Music & Drama Counsellor is responsible for designing and facilitating a high quality, accessible Music and Drama program. The Music & Drama Counsellor will have access to a wide range of musical instruments and costumes and props and is responsible for ensuring equipment is organized, clean, and well-maintained. The Music & Drama Counsellor will work with cabins and campers to help them prepare for the Camp Talent Show.

Summary of Essential Job Functions
  • Develop program goals following the Easter Seals Ontario camp goals & objectives.
  • Develop a camp specific risk management plan for the music and drama program.
  • Responsible for completing an inventory upon arrival and prior to departure from camp.
  • Orient the entire staff to the music and drama program.
  • Maintain proper care of the equipment and supplies. Report any necessary repairs to the Site Manager.
  • Assist counsellors in helping the campers participate in the music and drama program.
  • Responsible for providing appropriate camper care including bathing, showering, brushing teeth, hair care, dressing, toileting (changing incontinence pads), cleaning intermittent catheterization, feeding, lifting and transferring, and any other activities of daily living. Training for these activities is provided during pre-camp orientation.
  • Participate as a member of the program staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events and other all-camp activities.
  • Adhere to and support all camp policies, procedures and guidelines as detailed in the Camp Resource Manual.
Physical Aspects of the Job
  • Ability to observe camper behaviour and apply appropriate behaviour-management techniques, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.

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