Camp Leader

Summer Camp Supervisor

1 Full Time Term / Summer Position

**Salary**: $19.50 - $23.50/hr.

Term: June 3rd, 2024 to August 30th, 2024

Working: 35/40 hours/week (shifts will vary); Camps, Recreation Programs

Reports To: Recreation Coordinator

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Create, implement and deliver programs, following flexible program planning while enforcing camp rules and policies.
- Finalizes program plans and prepares all required supplies, equipment, forms and where required confirms special guests and field trip contacts.
- Provides high-quality programs that meet identified program outcomes, standards and requirements.
- Creates and fosters a safe, welcoming environment for all participants, their parents/guardians and other contributors.
- Lead program participants and other volunteers or subordinate staff in a professional, safe and engaging manner.
- Ensures a safe, clean programming space, prior, during and following a program.
- Supports any and all programs or events assigned, including Canada Day and Calmar Days and other special events.
- Organize, lead and supervise in a variety of activities (including games, crafts, cooking and outdoor adventures), working indoor and outdoor environments, swimming with participants, setting up & dismantling of program equipment and materials.
- Offer superior customer service and leadership to internal and external patrons.
- Assist in maintaining program records including incident reports, first aid reports, behavioral documentation, program feedback and daily attendance.
- Know and understand how to execute all emergency procedures, guidelines and information following training.
- Actively attend and participate in scheduled meetings, training sessions and special staff events.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High School Diploma
- Enrolled in a post-secondary institution in a related field (education, recreation/kinesiology, fine arts, social work, etc.).
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in child/youth related program delivery.
- Current Standard First Aid.
- Basic knowledge of the benefits and principles of arts, culture, recreation, physical literacy, and fundamental movement skills.
- Knowledge of healthy child and/or youth development.
- Knowledge in the principles of inclusion, diversity, including but not limited to, LGTBQ+, First Nations, special needs.
- Knowledge of program development and delivery.
- Knowledge of a diverse and wide range of activities in program delivery areas. (Arts and/or crafts, drama, sport(s), music, active and passive games, etc.)
- A positive and energetic personality who is hard-working and team oriented.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Possess exceptional organization and time management skills to effectively multi-task & prioritize capacities to work independently and/or as a team player.
- Effective skills in communicating, both verbally and written, with co-workers, supervisors, participants and parents.
- Satisfactory Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Persons Check must be provided prior to starting.

**Include specific examples of your experience, skills and knowledge in your resume.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: $20.00-$23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-23
Expected start date: 2024-06-03