Regional Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader

**Regional Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader
- Shubenacadie District Elementary**:
**Regional Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader**_ _

Casual/Seasonal Non-Union Position

Home School Location: Shubenacadie District Elementary

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Regional Summer Camp Leader will provide coverage and support to Summer Literacy Camp locations throughout the Region as needed. When coverage is not required, the Regional Summer Literacy Camp Leader will report to the Home Location. The Summer Literacy Day Camp Leader will lead recreation programs for participants in lower elementary grades. They are the supervisor of other camp counselors on site and are expected to be responsible for the day-today running of the camp. They will be the first point of contact for concerns and questions with the families. The camp leader will be responsible for communicating with parents/guardians prior to the that start of camp on necessary details, as well during the camp. The leader designs activities within a planned recreation curriculum, with the support of the camp counselors. Supports for persons with disabilities in programs may be required to develop a specific program plan.

Other responsibilities include: daily duties such as greeting parents and participants, leading recreation activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities, distributing and collecting permission slips for outings, organizing outings and special events, participating in staff meetings, assisting and supporting the instructor during literacy instruction. They will also be responsible organizing the purchasing of snacks.

Specific recreation training will be required prior to the start date of the camp and is mandatory. Other training will also be provided as part of employment.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education and Experience**
- At least one season/summer of experience working or volunteering with children in a recreational setting or equivalent experience (such as working with children in a school setting)
- Demonstrated program leadership skills
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skill
- Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development
- Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset
- Experience working at a Summer Literacy Camp would be an asset

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge, Abilities and Training**
- Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR
- Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check

**Other Requirements**

Valid Driver’s license and willingness to travel

**Security Clearance Requirements**:Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

**Security Clearance Requ**

**COMPETENCIES**:Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Makin**g**

**WORK STATUS**: Casual/Seasonal - July 10th, 2023 to August 18th, 2023

**HOURS OF WORK**: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required.

**SALARY: Non-union, $21.00/hour (plus 4% vacation pay)**

**CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11:59 pm**

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