Summer Camp Counselor

1 week ago

Burnaby, Canada Tamwood International College Full time

This is a Live-In position, counselors will be required to live in the Camp dormitories for the entire camp period.

**Summer Camp Period**:July 23rd - August 6th, 2023

**Job Summary**

General Counselors are primarily responsible for the safety, security and well being of a group of Tamwood campers. Counselors attend, participate and deliver camp programming and ensure campers are happy This position does not involve staff supervision.

**Reporting Structure**

General Counselors report directly to Senior Counselors and report indirectly to Coordinators, Camp Director and to Head Office.

**Work Performed**
- Responsible for managing a Counselor Group (a group of campers)
- Supervises campers; in residence, at activities, on excursions, and during meal times
- Ensures campers are prepared and on time for activities
- Ensures camper inclusion within counsellor group and the camp community
- Generates and maintains camper enthusiasm for English classes, activities, and other special events
- Participate in and assist with evening programs & excursions (ex. Niagara Falls, Whistler, Victoria Day Trip, Disneyland)
- Participate and assist Activity Instructors with daily activities (ex. sports, kayaking, arts & crafts, team building)
- Promotes the English Only Policy
- Assists with night duty and on-call duty as assigned
- Attends all meetings as scheduled by the Camp Administrative Team (ex. Morning Huddle)
- Monitors campers' health including nutrition, hydration, sun protection, and overall wellness
- Assists with creating and delivering camp programming (ex. Conversation Club and Talent Shows)
- Assists with camper arrival and departure procedures
- Active participation in pre and post-camp periods
- Administers first aid as required
- Adheres to all Tamwood Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Staff Manual
- Completion of accident, incident, and discipline report forms as required
- Submits final feedback evaluation at the end of the contract
- Attends all meals while on duty
- Wears the camp t-shirt at all times while on duty
- Performs other duties as needed

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Prior experience working with or supervising children
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to maintain enthusiasm and energy for long durations of time
- Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and to meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues with tact and discretion
- Must have valid Basic First Aid and CPR C certification

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 weeks

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to live in the Camp dormitories for the entire camp?

**Experience**:

- work with children: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-07-23

  • Summer Camp Counselor

    2 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada Tamwood International College Full time

    This is a Live-In position, counselors will be required to live in the Camp dormitories for the entire camp period. **Summer Camp Period**:July 2nd - August 13rd, 2023 **Job Summary** General Counselors are primarily responsible for the safety, security and well being of a group of Tamwood campers. Counselors attend, participate and deliver camp...

  • General Counselor

    2 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada Tamwood International College Full time

    This is a Live-In position, counselors will be required to live in the Camp dormitories for the entire camp period. **Summer Camp Period**:June 27 - August 13, 2023 **Job Summary** General Counselors are primarily responsible for the safety, security and well being of a group of Tamwood campers. Counselors attend, participate and deliver camp programming...

  • Summer Camp Leader

    4 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada St. Matthews Day Care Society Full time

    Do you enjoy working with children between the ages of 5 and 10? Do you like to have fun while working? Can you demonstrate a high level of energy and enthusiasm? Want to have the opportunity to teach, mentor and learn? Then this role is for you. St. Matthews Day Care is a non-profit, charitable organization providing child care for children aged 4 months...

  • Summer Recreation Leader

    3 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada Fun Rec Day Camp - NEBCA Full time

    **Job description** Support Leaders must have related experience working with children, proven leadership skills and an understanding of the stages of children’s development. Support Leaders should also some experience working with children/youth who have physical and/or mental disabilities. Standard First Aid skills or the willingness to train is...

  • Summer Recreation Support Leader

    3 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada Fun Rec Day Camp - NEBCA Full time

    **Job description** Support Leaders must have related experience working with children, proven leadership skills and an understanding of the stages of children’s development. Support Leaders should also some experience working with children/youth who have physical and/or mental disabilities. Standard First Aid skills or the willingness to train is...

  • Summer Recreation Leader

    3 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada Fun Rec Day Camp - NEBCA Full time

    **Company description** Fun Rec is a summer recreation program that has been offered to the children of this community since 1982. The Northeast Burnaby Community Association (NEBCA) has kept the cost of registration well below the cost of running this fun packed program so that everyone in our community has the chance to attend summer camp. At Fun Rec, we...

  • Vegan Day Camp Guide

    1 day ago

    Burnaby, Canada Rainforest Adventure Camps Full time

    **Job description** We are running a plant-based camp for vegan kids, a vegan family camp, and a camp for vegan adults and require a leader who has current lived experience and can lead these camps authentically. When not leading these camps, the successful applicant will also lead our other camps (open to all). We anticipate the demand for our vegan kids...

  • Csj- Strategic Initiatives Summer Associate

    1 week ago

    Burnaby, Canada United Way British Columbia Full time

    **This is a short-term temporary role, budgeted for 16 consecutive weeks**. **JOB PURPOSE** United Way British Columbia is seeking a driven and dynamic person to fill the full-time position of **Strategic Initiatives Summer Associate**. The Strategic Initiatives Summer Associate will assist with projects and events within the Community Investment...

  • Student Finance Support

    1 week ago

    Burnaby, Canada Campus United Full time

    **Job Title**: Student Finance Support **Posting Date**: 30 March 2023 **Application Deadline**: 10April2023 **Job Start Date**: 1May2023 **Pay**: $20/hour **In-person** Do you like working with numbers? Is reconciling a bank statement your idea of a great time? Would you like to work this summer in an air conditioned office with a great team and good...

  • Summer Camp English Instructor

    2 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada PDI Full time

    General ESL English for Children and ECE TESOL, TESL preferred. Casual hours or part-time leading to full-time. Online lessons as needed. Part-time hours: 20 per week **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Internship, Permanent COVID-19 considerations: We have clear plastic barriers. Work Remotely - No **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time,...

  • Resource and Support Manager

    3 days ago

    Burnaby, Canada ACT - Autism Community Training Full time

    **Purpose Of This Position** The Resource & Support Manager provides timely, professional, and sensitive responses to a wide range of inquiries from parents and professionals who contact ACT in need of information about autism and related or co-occurring disorders, support, and available resources in communities across British Columbia. The Resource &...