Summer Camp Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Markham, Canada City of Markham Full time

The City of Markham is proud to be recognized for the 3rd consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Employers, and ranked in the top three for Government Services by Forbes and Statista Inc The City of Markham is a dynamic and change-oriented leader that stands out from other Canadian municipalities. The recipient of multiple environmental awards, we are recognized for our innovative sustainability and urban planning initiatives as much as for our fiscal accountability. More than 353,000 residents call Markham home and benefit from our rich heritage, culturally diverse environment, vibrant local economy and focus on quality of life.

Are you an energetic student looking to gain experience in arts and culture this summer? Join the team at the Varley Art Gallery to gain hands-on practice working with children between the ages 4 and 12. You’ll be playing outdoors, helping in in the studio and ensuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable time at art camp.

**Join us and make a lasting difference**

**Start date of employment: Monday, June 12, 2023**

**J**oin us and make a lasting difference**

**Your responsibilities**
- Assist in the delivery of camp activities including games, tours, and camp-wide projects in the gallery, art studios and outdoors
- Prioritize child well-being, safety and protection throughout the camp(s). Evaluate situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks.
- Maintain camp documentation, including registration information, attendance records, sign in and sign out procedures, permission forms, waiver forms, and timesheets.
- Act as first point of contact for parents/guardians providing excellent customer service
- Organize and facilitate games with campers during breaks; supervise children during lunch and snacks ensuring all health and safety policies and procedures are followed
- Under the guidance of a Summer Camp Instructor, adapt art materials and activities to camper needs with regard to safety, hygiene, weather, breaks, etc. to ensure a high quality of programming for all campers
- Attend all trainings and regular camp meetings
- Demonstrate the confidence and ability to make decisions in the best interests of campers
- Resolve problems and conflicts among camp participants effectively as they arise
- Report all incidents promptly and thoroughly to the Summer Camp Director
- Maintain studio cleanliness and organize art supplies
- Other duties as required

**Who can apply?**
- A passion for fine arts; visual arts, arts administration, art history or early childhood education
- Experience developing, and instructing art lessons to children; previous camp involvement an asset
- The ability to adapt programming to meet the needs of individual participants
- The desire to prioritize the health and safety of all participants, staff and volunteers
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
- The capacity to provide excellent customer service
- A welcoming, and inclusive attitude
- Legal permission to work in Canada, and a minimum of 16 years of age at the start of employment
- A valid Standard First Aid with CPR level C
- A HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development certificate
- A Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening

**Mandatory training dates**
- Friday, June 16 (virtual)
- Saturday, June 17 (Milliken Mills Community Centre)
- Monday June 26 to 30 (Varley Art Gallery; Site specific training)

**Core Behaviours**:

- ** Service Excellence**: Leads and supports staff in meeting or exceeding service standards when interacting with customers.
- ** Change & Innovation**: Effectively implements change and supports and involves staff through change transitions.
- ** Teamwork & Relationship Building**: Leads and supports staff in working together collaboratively, fosters teamwork and inclusion, and cultivates relationships.
- ** Communication**: Models active listening and clear communication, and supports staff members in communicating effectively.
- ** Accountable Results Oriented**: Role models ethical behavior and accountability; clarifies expectations, policies and legislation and supports staff in meeting them.
- ** Management & Leadership**: Supports a positive work environment, develops and enables staff, sets clear expectations, provides regular feedback, and addresses performance.

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