Camp Counsellor

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can **_make a difference_**_._

**The Opportunity**

Reporting directly to the Programmer, Specialty Programs this role is responsible for ensuring camp participants have a positive experience and working in accordance with the Town of Caledon guidelines, practices and procedures on recreational programs and customer service excellence.

As the Camp Counsellor, Inclusion Counsellor, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

- Ensure fun, safe and healthy camp experience for the children in your care by implementing program plans as defined by Camp Coordinators and modify if necessary.
- Supervise and be accountable for camp participants; ensure knowledge of participants’ whereabouts at all times.
- Provide appropriate, challenging and fun camp activities for participants of all ages and abilities.
- Perform daily administrative tasks (i.e. camp attendance, camp preparation, and complete Injury and Incident Reports as needed).
- Exhibit positive and professional behaviour with all participants, parents and co-workers.
- Comply with all Town of Caledon policies and procedures.
- Participate in all staff training and meetings.
- Be responsible to work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, the Town of Caledon Occupational Health, Safety and Workplace Violence Policy and Procedures, as well as established industry guidelines.
- Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.
- Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR ‘C’ Certification.
- Certification in HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset.
- Completion of a Leader in Training and/or Counselor in Training course with the Town of Caledon is an asset.
- Demonstrated customer service excellence that reflects Caledon’s quality standards: accurate, courteous, responsive and easy to navigate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organizational skills with and ability to meet deadlines.
- Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity.
- Experience working in a camp environment or with children would be an asset but not necessary; must work well with children and maintain professional relationships with parents/guardians.

Additional qualifications for the Inclusion Counselor include:

- Specialized training or direct work experience with children with a disability/special need

**Working Conditions & Settings**
- Physical activity involving active movement (ex. lifting, pulling, pushing; lifting up to 50lbs)
- Regular travel to various town camp locations.
- Regular exposure to stressful situations. May be exposed to some conflict and emotionally charged situations.
- Must be able to work after hours or when deemed necessary to meet deadlines and deal with urgent situations.
- General environment consists of various active camp locations, including indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Must be able to accompany participants in the pool.
- Must be prepared to travel on a bus with participants and supervise off-site for trips.
- Must be prepared to work with participants with varying needs, behaviours and abilities.
- Must be prepared to work in a physical active environment that includes but not limited to running, extensive walking and pushing a wheelchair or stroller.
- _Applications for this posting will be accepted until _**_February 28_**_th_**_, 2024, at 12:00pm_