Camp Counsellor

4 days ago

Waterloo, Canada Camp Kummoniwannago Full time

**Counsellor Job Description**

**POSITION**: Counsellor

**PURPOSE**: To provide a positive, fun and safe camp experience for groups of children ages 5-15 of all backgrounds, gender and ability

**TERM**: June 30th - August 22nd (8-week position)

**AGE**: Must be 16 years of age as of June 30th, 2024

**RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO**:
**Pre-Camp**:

- Attend mandatory staff training in June ( Dates TBD)
- Complete CPR/Standard First Aid Training, standard level C
- Provide a Police and Vulnerable Sector Check

**Camp**:

- Become familiar with and obey all Camp policies and procedures
- Programming implementation (crafts, games, activities, etc.)
- Provide supervision and ensure safety of all campers
- Immediately report all camper, staff, and parent issues to Program Coordinator and Director
- Work in cooperation with Co-Counsellors to develop programming for Counsellor-Planned-Time (CPT), implement daily Camp schedules, modify plans to meet the needs of all campers, and participate in age-appropriate, fun, and enriching Camp activities
- Role model good behaviour for campers (including teamwork, listening, responsibility and initiative)
- Offer support to other staff members and mentorship to Leaders in Training and Junior Counselors
- Assist with the integration of Inclusion staff and private inclusion support workers
- Attend all staff meetings (Monday at 7:30am and Tuesday until 5:45pm)
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- Provide first aid as needed

**Qualifications/Work Requirements**:

- Standard First Aid/CPR-C (or willing to obtain as a condition of hiring)
- A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is current (within six months of Camp’s start date) will be required upon hire
- Must have reliable transportation; Responsible for providing own transportation to and from work location (e.g., car, bike, walk, bus, etc.)
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours, including weekday evenings as required
- Attend all mandatory training and pre-camp events

**SUPPORT**:Camp Co-Directors, Camp Senior Staff

**RESOURCES**: Camp Directors, Camp Senior Staff, Camp Staff Manual, Program Literature (provided on site and when requested otherwise)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $16.55-$17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 43.75 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working or volunteering with children and youth ?
- Do you have previous summer camp experience?
- Are you comfortable working in a high-paced, active and outdoor camp environment?
- What age range would you prefer to work with (5-9) or (10-13)?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-30

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