Camp Counsellor

2 days ago

Ottawa, Canada The RA Centre Full time

SUMMER CAMP - CAMP COUNSELLOR

Looking for Sporty/Crafty FUN individuals that enjoy being active and working with children.

**MUST BE:'**

**-17 years old**

**-Available for the entire 8 weeks of summer (July 2nd-August 23rd)**

**-Available the last week of June for training (evening & weekend)**

Position Title: Camp Counsellor

Status: Seasonal position

Purpose:
Counsellors are responsible for delivering a fun, safe, inclusive and memorable

experience for campers and their families.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Camp counsellors are responsible to facilitate age-appropriate daily activities as

provided by their Camp Program Supervisor for their designated campers in

collaboration with their co-counsellors. The duties of this position include:

- Work with children ranging from 4-13 years old in a camp setting
- Provide high-quality, fun and enjoyable experiences for camp participants
- Have a positive attitude, be enthusiastic and actively engage in every aspect of the

programs
- Share the workload equally with co-counsellors when leading various small and

large group activities
- Be proficient in a variety of the following recreational domains: arts and crafts,

sports, dramatic arts, and camp style games
- Model good behaviour for campers as it relates to sportsmanship and

respectfulness
- Encourage campers’ participation and involvement in activities at every opportunity
- Adhere to the established daily schedule and communicate efficiently with their

Program Supervisors any changes or scheduling conflicts
- Recognize when there is a need to pivot and be able to run impromptu games to fill

gaps in programing, or when and activity is not running smoothly adapt to better suit

camper’s needs and interest
- Actively participate in the water and engage with campers during the daily

recreational open swim
- Supervise and safeguard assigned campers at all times ensuring all safety protocols

are followed
- Return all supplies and equipment utilized in designated location and respect RA

property
- Understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program and RA

operations
- Be aware and monitor campers with dietary restrictions, allergies, no photo

privileges and any disclosed special needs. Safeguard campers medical equipment

(ie Epipen)
- Administer first aid according to RA protocol including documenting in a

professional manner all incidents immediately following the occurrence and

notifying their Program Supervisor
- Be comfortable speaking with guardians regarding campers’ experience including

sensitive topics around behaviour or an injuries
- Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports and

electronic sign in and out documentation
- Speak professionally with parents at drop off & pick up times and record daily

attendance electronically with a customer service-oriented mindset
- Utilize appropriate behaviour management techniques outlined during pre camp

training
- Foster an inclusive camp environment and work with the inclusion team when

experiencing challenging behaviours
- Provide leadership and guidance by mentoring Counsellor-in-training Volunteers

ensuring a cooperative working environment and meaningful program experience
- Support and direct Counsellor-in-training Volunteers on a daily basis through

evaluation and continuous constructive feedback
- Attend mandatory pre-camp training session and weekly staff meetings
- Work cooperatively with RA employees and all members of the Summer Program

Team
- Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Camp Coordinator

Skills / Qualifications / Prerequisites:

- Post-secondary student or a Grade 12 secondary school student
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR B or C Certified
- Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check (valid within 2 years)
- Available the entire period of the RA Summer Camps season (8 weeks)
- Previous experience working with children in a school, sport, or childcare setting
- Must be a mature, caring, patient, responsible, energetic and positive person who

genuinely enjoys working with children and being active
- Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills
- Thrive in a team environment
- Comfortable participating in the chlorinated outdoor pool on a daily basis
- Bilingualism is an asset
- Be able to navigate a vast facility, engage in physical activities such as running after

children (as necessary), demonstrate mobility through bending, squatting, kneeling

and rotating, lift objects weighing up to 25 lbs/11kgs, be at ease with exposure to

both indoor and outdoors environments and be comfortable in a simulating, loud

setting daily for extended periods of time.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

**Salary**: $16.55-$17.00 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:

- Ottaw

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