Summer Camp Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Dixon Hall Full time

**Employment Type**: Full-time (seasonal)
**Department**: Children and Youth
**Union**: Included (CUPE)
**Salary**:$15.50/hr
**File #**: 23-C&Y-09 (12 OPEN)
**Posting Date**: May 15, 2023
**Posting Close**: May 29, 2023

**Dixon Hall **is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community’s most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.

Reporting to the Summer Camp Coordinator or their designate, Camp Counsellors will work to develop, implement, and evaluate an eight-week camp program for children ages 4 to 12 years that will engage the campers in exciting social recreational activities. The Camp Counsellors will also ensure the safety and security of the camp.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Participate in camp training and orientation.
- Adhere to Dixon Hall’s mission, vision, policies and practices.
- Arrive to work in a well-maintained uniform (unless specified by the Summer Camp Coordinator) and continue to wear the uniform in a visible manner for the duration of the work hours.
- Complete all assigned shifts.
- Work closely with the Summer Camp Coordinator and assist them as needed.
- Actively participate in developing an eight-week program (eight hours a day) that will be creative, challenging, and fun for children of ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, or 10-12 years old.
- Organize and implement camp programs, as planned.
- Takes a leading role in ensuring the camp program is organized and implemented as planned.
- Provides guidance and support to camp counsellors and volunteers.
- Responsible for morning set-up, monitoring attendance and supervising children during the breakfast period and camp program.
- Complete appropriate paperwork (incident reports, trip purchases, etc.) and reports to the Summer Camp Coordinator on a daily basis to update the camp’s status.
- Maintains positive professional relationships with peers, campers, parents, and other Dixon Hall patrons.
- Responsible for assisting in the evaluation of the program at the end of the season.
- Counsellors assigned to the 8-9 and 10-12 year age groups are expected to participate in a four-day (three-night) overnight camping experience outside of Toronto.
- Swimming attire is required to enter public pools as part of ensuring the safety of the campers.
- Provide positive guidance and support to camp volunteers.
- Assist with supervising children during the breakfast period and camp program.
- Responsible for cleaning after serving breakfast to children at the start of the day.
- Help to ensure the safety and security of the camp and assist in responding to critical situations.

**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
- Prior experience working in a day camp setting.
- Standard First Aid and CPR training and certification is an asset.
- Must know how to swim and be comfortable swimming in public pools and in open bodies of water; proof of swimming proficiency through the Red Cross swim program or similar is an asset.
- Ability to work sensitively with a wide variety of children from low income and new immigrant settings. Able to relate well to both youth and parents in a community setting.
- Knowledge of child development and the needs of children at various ages.
- Must be a team player and able to work well with others.
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts; fluency in additional languages that reflect the diverse community in which the program operates will be considered an asset.
- Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the agency
- Up-to-date vaccination against COVID-19 with a vaccine approved for use in Canada.

Dixon Hall is dedicated to fostering an inclusive selection process and work environment, guided by their Race Relations and Employment Equity Policies. If selected for an interview, please inform the hiring manager or the People and Culture team of any accommodations you may require during the interview process.

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