Head Teen Counsellor

The Head Teen Counsellor is responsible for assisting the Summer Camp Director with the planning, preparing and leading all of Camp Fircom’s Teen Camp sessions. As well, this position works in collaboration with the Summer Camp Director to coordinate the behind the scenes logistics that lead to a successful overall camper, volunteer and staff experience. This includes: supervising and providing support and feedback to Teen Camp staff and volunteers; training staff to lead cabin groups and provide appropriate and responsive supervision and care of Teen campers; organizing arrival and departure days for Summer Camp sessions, with a specific focus on the Teen Camp sessions; creating Teen Camp session and staff schedules, ensuring that all staff receive adequate breaks; facilitating daily and weekly staff meetings; and, collaborating with the Program & Waterfront Director and Coordinator to plan Teen Camp activities and programs.

**Overview**:A short 20 minute water taxi ride from Horseshoe Bay, Camp Fircom is situated on a 120-acre waterfront property with access to ample recreational opportunities, including swimming beaches and hiking trails. _Living Arrangements: _Accommodation is provided in a tent in the Bell Tent City area where teen campers will stay when on site. Shared washroom facilities are available for the exclusive use of staff, and internet access is available in many community spaces throughout camp.

**Dates**:Start date - July 13, 2025; End Date - August 15, 2025

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $144.00 per day

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-01
Expected start date: 2025-06-23