Summer Camp: House Parent, Boys Dormitories

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada St. Michaels University School Full time

**House Parent, Boys Dormitories - Summer Programs**

We are seeking energetic and enthusiastic male House Parents to provide a caring and nurturing environment for our boys’ dormitories in our overnight Summer Camps.

Reporting to the Boarding Coordinator, the House Parent acts as the primary caregiver for Summer Camp boarders and is responsible for ensuring their safety and wellbeing. This position requires spending time with boarders and staff to establish a rapport based on mutual trust, respect, and understanding.

**Work Schedule**:
June 26, 2024: required orientation session.

July 2 - August 16, 2024:
Typical weekday shifts are 4pm to 11 pm, and then 7am to 9am the following day. Typical weekends often involve overnight off-campus trips. You will be expected to work an average of approximately 40 duty hours per week. In addition to the duty hours, House Parents are required to be on call in the boarding house at least three evenings per week, between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. Being on-call involves remaining in the boarding house during the on-call hours.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Supervise morning, afternoon and evening check-in.
- Maintain a laundry schedule and supervise boarders while doing laundry.
- Join and support evening and weekend activities.
- Assist with airport (Victoria and Vancouver) and ferry pick-ups and drop offs as necessary.
- When necessary, organize care for boarders who are ill.
- Provide coverage when other house parents are unavailable.
- Facilitate boarder’s experience and provide support with adapting to the boarding environment.
- Assist with boarder-related administrative tasks.
- Open and close buildings on campus as required.
- Supervise Student Ambassadors and ensure they are providing an engaging environment for our boarders.
- Maintain a daily communication log.
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- When on call, ensure the safekeeping of the program emergency phone and communicate all issues to the Director of External Programs.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Completed or enrolled in relevant post-secondary education such as Business, Recreation, or Education.
- At least 1 year of experience working with youth aged 12-17.
- Experience working in a multicultural environment.
- Understanding of the particular developmental and emotional needs of adolescents.
- Ability to work cooperatively and develop positive working relationships with international students.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Working knowledge of a second language would be an asset.
- Ability to communicate in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
- Basic First Aid training.
- Class 4 unrestricted driver’s license, or the ability and willingness to obtain one considered an asset.
- WHMIS training.

**Pay Range**:
Hourly pay range: $22.44 - $26.41

**Criminal Record Check**:
Must pass and maintain a clear Solicitor General criminal record check for the purpose of working with children.

**Application Details**:
**About St. Michaels University School**:
Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, St. Michaels University School (SMUS) is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 co-educational day and boarding school with a global reputation for academic excellence. At St. Michaels University School, we seek to employ and empower individuals who wish to forge impactful relationships and careers that place our students at the centre. We firmly believe that expanding our diversity while adjusting our practice will lead to becoming the community we envision - a place where staff and students share a sense that they fully belong.

St. Michaels University School’s External Programs Department offers an array of educational enrichment programs for all students. During holiday periods (winter, spring, summer breaks), the programs provide a learning experience for students aged 5-17 that emphasize skill development, cooperation, participation, and fun. SMUS Camps will deliver summer boarding camps for students aged 12-17 between July 2 and August 16, 2024. There is a four-week English Language Learners camp and four one-week camps in basketball, volleyball, music and Rugby.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1.5 month

**Salary**: $22.44-$26.41 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-07-02

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