Camp Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada The RA Centre Full time

SUMMER CAMP- CAMP COUNSELLOR

Position Number: Recreation, Sport & Fitness

Position Title: Aquatics Counsellor

Status: Seasonal position

Purpose: Counsellors are responsible to plan and execute a variety of suitable programs geared towards the needs and abilities of assigned ages groups of children registered into one of the many camps under the RA’s Summer Camp umbrella.

Duties & Responsibilities: Camp Counsellors will work specifically with children whose age range from 4-14 years old. The duties of this position include: - Supervising and safeguarding assigned campers at all times. - Engaging campers throughout the day’s activities. - Submitting an activity plan for each week of camp, and deliver activity plan as approved, - Having a positive attitude, being enthusiastic and a good role model for campers and other camp staff. - Maintaining a safe and clean environment at all times. - Utilizing approved disciplinary practices when dealing with challenging behaviour. - Mentoring Counsellor-in-training staff to ensuring a cooperative working environment. - Being available to meet the parents of your campers during pre and post camp. - Being responsible for supplies and equipment while in your possession. - Attending mandatory pre-camp training session and daily staff meetings - Administering first aid according to

Prerequisites:
**-Available for the entire 8 weeks of summer (July 3rd-August 25)**

**-Available the last week of June in the evening for training. (June 26-29 from 5pm-9pm)**

Post-secondary student or a secondary school student 17 years of age

Previous experience working with children. Must be mature, responsible and enjoy working with children. - Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills required, along with ability to deal with challenging behaviour, prioritize and work under pressure. - Valid first aid and CPR certified before the start of camp season and Ottawa Police Records Check (18+)

Transportation to RA Centre - 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks

**Salary**: $15.50-$16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site gym
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K1H 7X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-31
Expected start date: 2023-06-26



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