Camp Counselor

4 months ago


Burlington, Canada Islamic Relief Canada Full time

**Employment Type**: Canada Summer Job - Contract full time**:
**Duration**: 8 weeks

**Age**:15 - 30

**Start Date**: As Soon As Possible

**Responsibilities**
- Develop a thorough plan for multiple leadership retreats
- Facilitate daily retreats’ activities such as games, activities, team-building exercises, special events, and educational exhibition-related activities
- Promptly reports absences to the program manager, maintains ratios and completes headcounts according to the City Camp policies and procedures
- Prioritize the Seed Leads well-being, safety and protection throughout the retreat
- Evaluate situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of the Seed Leads.
- Proactively take mitigating actions to address risks
- Prepare and organize program equipment and supplies, reporting any inventory shortages to the program manager
- Demonstrate the confidence and ability to make decisions independently of peers and in the best interests of the Seed Leads
- Resolve problems and conflicts effectively as they arise
- Ensure all participants are aware of upcoming events and schedule changes
- Organize and assist with set-up and clean-up of retreat events, activities and programs
- Build positive, constructive relationships with staff and volunteers with the goal of meeting the Seed Leads needs
- Coach and mentor volunteers and Seed Leads
- Provide feedback to the program manager through formal assessments

**Attitude and Qualifications**
- Optimistic mindset
- Hunger for excellence
- Strong critical thinking
- Creative
- People smart
- Strong attention to detail

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