Bit By Bit Camp Head Counsellor

4 months ago

London, Canada Western University Full time

**About Western**:
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

**About Us**:
**Responsibilities**:
Camp counsellor's will be responsible for the planning and preparing of the Summer Day camp sessions. Planning and preparation takes place in May and June. The camp will consist of lessons on computer science, swimming and outside time. The counsellor’s will also help with some Computer Science outreach events in May.

The camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday in July and August with a before and after program from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Shift times may vary from day to day.

The curriculum that will be taught to the summer campers includes graphics design, game development, computer programming, simple artificial intelligence and Lego Robotics. Counsellors need to have a good grasp on various aspects of Computer Science. The incumbent will provide direct supervision to other counsellors to ensure all areas of responsibilities are effectively, efficiently and productively completed. They will also supervise volunteers to help with the camp.

This will be a very rewarding experience. Applicants must be hard working, energetic, outgoing, creative and must love working with children. Campers range in age from 9 to 13.

**Qualifications**

**Education**:
- 2 years of post-secondary education, and be a student returning to studies in the fall

**Experience**:
- Prior experience working with children, ideally in a camp setting preferred
- Successfully completed COMPSCI 1026, 1027 and any COMPSCI 2200 level course is preferred

**Skills, Abilities & Expertise**:

- Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
- Reliable and dependable with the ability to consistently work the assigned schedule
- Ability to follow detailed and/or complex processes and practices with high attention to detail
- Computer skills with knowledge of HTML, CSS, graphics design software such as GIMP/Affinity/Photoshop, Minecraft and the ability to program/write code and ability to learn and use new software programs as required
- Some languages and tools, and hands-on experience/knowledge used in camp include Python, photoshop, Scratch, Game development, Minecraft, Lego NXT
- Leadership and management skills with the ability to lead other Counsellors, campers and volunteers
- Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western University's policies and procedures
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable

**Why Western?**:
**Background Checks**:
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.

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