Camp Instructor

**A sport, fitness and life skills facility for people of all abilities.**
varietyvillage.ca**
**Variety Village**
**Job Posting
**Position Title**:Camp Instructor***
**Reports to**:VV Site Director & Coordinator, Camps & Day Programs
**Status**:Summer Contract
**Location**:Variety Village, Scarborough, ON****:

- Located in southwestern Scarborough, Variety Village is an inclusive, adaptive and family friendly facility _
- serving more than 30,000 individuals each year. Variety Village has had, and continues to have, a _
- profound impact on the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Through adaptive sport and _
- recreation programming, outreach and education, Variety promotes inclusion and healthy living through _
- adapted physical activity._***

**Summary**:
We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to provide our program participants with an
inclusive, sports centered, Day Camp program throughout the summer months.

**Major responsibilities, include, but are not limited to;**
- Creating and fostering a fun, exciting, and safe atmosphere for camp participants;
- Leading a group through an activity in a way that is organized, fun, and keeps kids moving;
- Implementing lesson plans set out by Head Instructor;
- Confidently participating in any aspect of an emergency situation (i.e. providing first aid);
- Consistently providing excellent customer service for families and caregivers;
- Performing all duties in a safe manner at all times;
- Being familiar with facility and program schedule to answer any questions or concerns with
- parents/guardians.- Adhering to all Variety Village policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, AODA, and
- Plan to Protect.- Participating in Variety Village training sessions;
- Performing other duties as assigned.

**Key Competencies and Qualifications**:

- Valid certification in CPR-C, First Aid, AED required;- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Responsible and dependable;
- Excellent verbal communication skills;
- Demonstrated leadership abilities;
- Punctual and reliable;
- Positive, proactive approach to work;
- Creative, flexible, & fast thinking;

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- Comfortable working with people of all abilities; previous experience working with individuals

with disabilities is an asset;
- NLS & LSS Swim Instructor certifications are an asset.

**How to apply**:
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, a copy of their standard first aid certificate, along
with their resume to the contact information below. Applicants should be prepared to participate in a
multi-step interview process and the successful applicant will be requested to complete a Criminal
Record Check.
- Please note that requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process _
- providing the applicant has met the requirements outlined in the job posting. Applicants should to make _
- their requirements known when contacted. _
- We thank everyone in advance however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. _2