General Counselor

This is a Live-In position, counselors will be required to live in the Camp dormitories for the entire camp period.

**Summer Camp Period**:June 27 - August 13, 2023

**Job Summary**

General Counselors are primarily responsible for the safety, security and well being of a group of Tamwood campers. Counselors attend, participate and deliver camp programming and ensure campers are happy This position does not involve staff supervision.

**Reporting Structure**

General Counselors report directly to Senior Counselors and report indirectly to Coordinators, Camp Director and to Head Office.

**Work Performed**
- Responsible for managing a Counselor Group (a group of campers)
- Supervises campers; in residence, at activities, on excursions, and during meal times
- Ensures campers are prepared and on time for activities
- Ensures camper inclusion within counsellor group and the camp community
- Generates and maintains camper enthusiasm for English classes, activities, and other special events
- Participate in and assist with evening programs & excursions (ex. Niagara Falls, Whistler, Victoria Day Trip, Disneyland)
- Participate and assist Activity Instructors with daily activities (ex. sports, kayaking, arts & crafts, team building)
- Promotes the English Only Policy
- Assists with night duty and on-call duty as assigned
- Attends all meetings as scheduled by the Camp Administrative Team (ex. Morning Huddle)
- Monitors campers' health including nutrition, hydration, sun protection, and overall wellness
- Assists with creating and delivering camp programming (ex. Conversation Club and Talent Shows)
- Assists with camper arrival and departure procedures
- Active participation in pre and post-camp periods
- Administers first aid as required
- Adheres to all Tamwood Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Staff Manual
- Completion of accident, incident, and discipline report forms as required
- Submits final feedback evaluation at the end of the contract
- Attends all meals while on duty
- Wears the camp t-shirt at all times while on duty
- Performs other duties as needed

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Prior experience working with or supervising children
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to maintain enthusiasm and energy for long durations of time
- Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues with tact and discretion
- Must have valid Basic First Aid and CPR C certification by June 1st

There will be training for the Camps Staff before the Summer Camps. The contract period will be from late June to Mid-August

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 1 month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to live in the Camp dormitories for the entire camp?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-27