Summer Camp Leader

2 weeks ago


New Germany, Canada Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) Full time

**Summer Camp Leader (NGES)**:
**South Shore Regional Centre for Education**

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Summer Day Camp Leader will lead recreation programs for participants in lower elementary grades. They are the supervisor of other camp counselors on site and are expected to be responsible for the day-to-day running of the camp. They will be the first point of contact for concerns and questions with the families. The camp leader will be responsible for communicating with parents/guardians prior to the start of the camp on necessary details, as well during the camp. The leader designs activities within a planned recreation curriculum, with the support of the camp counselors. Supports for persons with disabilities in programs may be required to develop a specific program plan.

Other responsibilities include: daily duties such as greeting parents and participants, leading recreation activities, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants, organizing equipment and supplies, preparing for activities, distributing and collecting permission slips for outings, organizing outings and special events, participating in staff meetings, assisting and supporting the instructor during literacy instruction. They will also be responsible organizing the purchasing of snacks.

Specific recreation training will be required prior to the start date of the camp and is mandatory. Other training will also be provided as part of employment.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education and Experience**
- At least one season/summer of experience working or volunteering with children in a recreational setting or equivalent experience (such as working with children in a school setting)
- Demonstrated program leadership skills
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Healthy Child Development
- Previous experience working with persons with disabilities an asset

**Technical / Job Specific Knowledge, Abilities and Training**
- Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR an asset
- Screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Police Records Check

**Security Clearance Requirements**: Applicants may be required to complete an employment criminal background screening check.
- **COMPETENCIES**: Communication, Customer Service, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Initiative, Decision Making

**WORK STATUS**: Casual/Seasonal - July 8th, 2024 to August 16th, 2024

**WORK LOCATION**: New Germany Elementary School, New Germany, NS

**HOURS OF WORK**: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekdays. Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule as required. Must be willing to attend training on evenings/weekends in late June.

**SALARY**: Non Union, $21 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

**DEADLINE TO APPLY**: May 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

**BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS**:
**The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all **newly hired** employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months.**

**Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.**

**Job Segment**:Curriculum, Child Development, Security Clearance, Education, Government


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