Camp Supervisor

**About Us**:
Inventor Academy is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth and underemployed individuals succeed in the rapidly-changing workforce. We offer a variety of hands-on workshops covering topics such as equipment training, digital skills, and leadership development. Our interactive and engaging approach to learning allows participants to gain practical experience and stay current with the latest trends and technologies. In addition to workshops, we also provide scholarships for low-income families and families with children with learning disabilities to attend educational camps with individualized assistance. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment, with a mission to invest in the skills of tomorrow to make a positive impact in our community and beyond.

**Job Overview**
- Has extensive experience supervising children in a camp/recreation/educational setting
- Is team-oriented and collaborative
- Has experience managing teams
- Will mentor and assist camp counsellors in providing campers with a fun and safe camp experience
- Will maintain excellent rapport with staff, campers, and camp families
- Is understanding of the uniqueness of each camper and staff member and able to find ways to make everyone feel part of the team

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervise and mentor a group of staff and campers
- Involvement in operation and delivery of the camp day
- Train and evaluate counsellors
- Communicate with counsellors, camp families, instructors, and members of the Leadership Team on an ongoing basis
- Lead staff meetings
- Liaise between Leadership Team and counsellors
- Manage staff and/or camper conduct as needed

**Job Requirements**:

- A background or recreation in teaching, recreation, early childhood education, or a related field
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role in camp or related field
- 3+ years experience working with children ages 4 to 14 in a camp or educational setting
- Full weekday availability in July and August and select training days in the pre-camp season

**Considered an Asset**:

- A background or education in science and technology, outdoor adventure, sports, or a related field
- Experience making, coding, robotics, electronics, VR, or 2D/3D design

Additional Requirements:

- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C (must have before the start of camp)
- Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (must have before the start of camp)

**Our Locations**:
Richland Academy (11570 Yonge St): JK - Grade 2, STEAM Camp

Richmond Hill Curling Club (121 Elgin Mills E): Grade 3 - Grade 9, STEAM Camp

Fletcher’s Fields Markham (2743 19th Ave): SK - 8, STEAM Camp & Outdoor Adventure Camp

Century Private School (11181 Yonge St) : JK - Grade 4 STEAM Camp

Holy Trinity School (11300 Bayview Ave): JK - Grade 4, STEAM Camp

Please visit our website to learn more about our programs, what it’s like to work at The STEAM Project, and to review testimonials from former staff:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Some of our positions are funded by Federal Grants available only to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Do you qualify for one of these categories?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-11