Summer Camp Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Pickering, Canada Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham Full time

**Location **Claremont Nature Centre

**Hours **Full-Time Seasonal (Monday - Friday, 35 hours/week)

*June 26-June 30 (orientation), July 4- September 1 (camp)

**Compensation **$20.23/hour (inclusive of Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant)
*commensurate on qualifications and experience

**Vacancies **8 positions

**The Organization**

Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham is a non-profit charitable organization serving children from 0 - 12 years of age across Durham Region. We offer full-day childcare, before and after-school programs, licensed home childcare and summer camps. We believe that children and their families deserve high-quality learning environments that are responsive to the children’s interests and unique needs. We promote an environment of respect and celebrate the rich diversity of the children, their families, and our employees. We believe that open communication, meaningful interactions, and respectful behaviour build positive relationships and support collaboration. We are committed to working in partnership with others to support our children, their families, and our employees in reaching their full potential.
- **If you LOVE the outdoors and are looking to have a positive impact in the lives of children in a FUN active environment, we look forward to hearing from you**_

**The Position**
Reporting to the supervisor of childcare, you will plan and facilitate FUN, child focused recreational outdoor camp programs. Children 6-12 years of age will have opportunities to explore the forest and creak, build on their camp skills (campfire building and cooking shelter building), create natural art pieces, and play in the splashpad/swimming pool. Older campers will develop their teamwork and leadership skills and have opportunities to participate in archery and mountain biking Leaders will plan and facilitate programs that are intentionally designed to support the growth of children while helping them reach their full potential.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide direct supervision, and ensure the safety of group of 8-10 children daily
- Build rapport and manage group behaviour to ensure an emotionally and physically safe environment for all children
- Recognize the uniqueness and interests of all children and youth and assists them to successfully achieve their goals at camp
- Plan, prepare, and execute a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate camp activities/experiences each day
- Access program resources and seek support from supervisor to ensure the delivery of a wide range of age-appropriate programs for children
- Fully and enthusiastically participates in all camp activities including camp-wide special events and theme days
- Communicate professionally with colleagues, families, partners, and other SPC employees
- Ensure family inquiries and concerns are shared with the supervisor to ensure prompt, professional follow up
- Attend and fully participate in all employee orientation, training and meetings as outlined by the supervisor
- Acts as a positive role model and reflects the values of the organization
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent planning and program facilitation skills
- Ability to develop rapport, meet the individual needs of children and positively manage group behaviour
- Excellent collaboration and team skills
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Professional work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Enthusiastic, positive and fun
- High School Diploma, and a minimum of 17 years old. Diploma or University degree in a relevant area of study is an asset
- Experience working with children within a recreational setting
- Experience planning and executing play-based, experiential activities for children 6 - 12 years
- Solid understanding of child development and ability to effectively respond to individual/unique needs
- Experience and ability to work with families within a recreational setting

**Closing Date**: Monday, May 8, 2023 (no later than 3:00 pm)
- **Offers of employment are contingent upon a valid Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening issued within 6 months of the date of hire.**_
- **Schoolhouse Playcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Christina Baker.**_

Contract length: 10 weeks

**Salary**: $20.23 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-08

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