Day Camp Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Canada Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre Full time

**Role Summary**:
A vital part of the Alison Neighbourhood Camp team, the Camp Coordinator is an enthusiastic and caring leader who, together with the Camp Assistant, advocates for and oversees all aspects of children’s activities and youth programming for Alison Neighbourhood Camps. Able to multi-task, the Camp Coordinator needs to be measured and resourceful, personable, accountable, and have an incredible imagination.

**Areas of Responsibility**

**Pre-Camp: 8 weeks**
- Lead creation and planning of program themes and activities.
- Participate in all staff training sessions
- Assist in the facilitation of some staff and LIT training sessions.

**Day Camp: 7 weeks**

Program Coordination
- Implement and execute the daily program, activities, and off-site trips
- Coach and mentor Camp Leaders in team development, communication and conflict resolution
- Be the first point of contact in diffusing difficult situations, and in developing proactive practices to mitigate risk and crisis
- Lead and coach LIT’s in assistance with program delivery
- Communicate professionally with parents about camp details
- Utilize diversity and inclusion practices to inform the summer camp program delivery
- Interact with children, enhancing their experience through development of relationships
- Support Camp Leaders in role when needed
- Work with an understanding and sensitivity to the multi-cultural needs of our community
- Ensure adherence to Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre Summer Camp Manual to ensure the highest quality of service delivery

Administrative
- Ensure adequate supplies are available for programs, maintaining inventory lists and purchasing supplies as needed
- Perform daily site checks and fill out necessary documentation
- Review and confirm all program plans including safe practices
- Maintain confidentiality of participants, volunteers, families, staff, and Board Members
- Ensure adherence to Alison Neighbourhood Community Centre Summer Camp Manual to ensure the highest quality of service delivery
- Complete additional tasks at request of Recreation Coordinator and/or Executive Director

**Debrief: 1 week**
- Attend debriefing session
- Assist with clean-up and shut down of site

**Competencies, Skills and Qualifications**
- Experience working in complex camp environments
- An understanding of community development and the impact of camp programming
- Experience facilitating programming for youth aged 4 - 12
- Standard First Aid & CPR Certification
- High-Five Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Current, clear Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Background in visual arts, drama, and/or technical arts an asset

**Additional details**:
Approximate start date: May 6, 2024

Approximate end date: August 23, 2024

To learn more about our organization and our Summer Camp program, check out alisonneighbourhood.org

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Day Camp: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Cambridge, ON N1R 5H6 (required)

Work Location: In person



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