Day Camp Counsellor-seasonal Summer 2024-just Kids

2 months ago

Surrey, Canada Elizabeth Fry Society Full time

**Job Title**:Day Camp Counsellor**

**Status: Full Time**

**Program: Just Kids, Blue Sky Camp**

**Hourly Rate: $21.70**

**Hours: 40 hours weekly**

**Posting #24-118**

**Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm**

**Closing Date: May 1, 2024**

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (EFry) is a charitable organization that supports women, girls, and children at risk, involved in or affected by the justice system. Our programs work to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, and crime.

**We are looking for a Summer Camp Counsellor to join a team of 7 to work in a Children’s Day Camp running from EFry’s Rosewood Building based in Surrey.**

In addition to other child-related duties and programming, this will include scheduled visits to local outings and attractions, demonstrations and displays at the venue, as well as arts and crafts, games and sports activities. The position will provide 8 weeks paid employment, with 2 x 2-day one-to-one sessions, and 4 x full time Day Camp weeks running from July 15 to August 16th, with the remainder of the time filled with training and prep.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Works with two age groups 6-11 yrs/ 12-16 yrs
- indoor/ outdoor programming and activities throughout the lower mainland, with the base being the EFry Rosewood amenities room on 137th Ave in Surrey, BC
- Follows directions of the Camp Lead and Program Supervisor, maintaining clear communication lines between all parties
- Ensures campers are engaged, feel safe & comfortable and are encouraged to participate in all activities.
- Work together with 6 other staff to create a solid, positive, fun-loving and engaging team.
- Serves as a positive role model to the marginalized children EFry serves, ensuring a nonjudgmental, un-stigmatized environment in which they can learn life skills and flourish.
- Contributes to Camp life enthusiastically, making the kids experience of camp one not to forget.
- Has familiarity with a risk management plan and report all safety incidents to the Camp Supervisor.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be a minimum of 17 years old, and not older than 30 yrs old on last birthday to adhere to funding guidelines of Canada Summer Jobs Program.
- Have or will acquire Standard First Aid CPR-C.
- Ability to obtain Criminal Record Check for children and vulnerable adults (local, provincial).
- FoodSafe certification an asset.

**ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must demonstrate patience and understanding, and enjoy working and engaging with children
- Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to seek assistance when necessary.
- The ability to diffuse situations before escalation an asset.
- Strong communications skills (written and oral).
- Previous Camp experience, either as a Counsellor or a camper would be an asset.
- The ability to follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff manual.

EFry is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applicants that represent those we serve. We welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds and field experience

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Seasonal

Pay: $21.70 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR Certification (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-01

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