Summer Camp Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton Full time

The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton is seeking experienced camp counselors for Sunshine Day Camp, its social skills development program for children aged 7 to 14 who have learning disabilities and/or ADHD.

The Camp Counsellor carries responsibility for the care, supervision, support and leadership of a group of campers aged between 7-14 throughout Sunshine Day Camp. Camp Counsellors will be responsible for the daily administration of the Sunshine Day Camp program, including ensuring the well-being and safety of all participants, administering games and activities, and maintaining a fun and safe environment for the participants. Paid training will be provided prior to the start of camp.

**Hours**:
Junior Counsellor hours - 8:00am-4:00pm

**Responsibilities**:
Take responsibility for a group of 5 campers throughout the day, leading them through a planned schedule of activities, supporting the goals of social skills development. The safety and positive experience of a group of campers in the hands of each counsellor.

Participate fully with the camp staff team in staff orientation and training sessions.

**In addition**:

- Initiate dialogue with the staff team, as needed, to facilitate campers with the development of social skills, and problem solving for difficult camper behaviour.
- Collaborate with senior staff to communicate with parents of campers
- Liaise with the parents of campers in a positive, supportive manner.
- Lead program activities including recreation, sports, arts, games, social skills and community trips
- Assist with program planning and coordinating daily schedules
- Support children with peer to peer relationship skill building, communication games and personal development experiences that build self confidence
- Engage in self-reflection when receiving constructive performance feedback from management

**Requirements**:

- Post-secondary student or professional in education, child and youth studies, recreation, psychology, social work or related experience
- Strong asset: previous camp or youth program experience, or experience working with children with disabilities or special needs
- Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
- Standard First Aid certification is strongly preferred
- Experience with crisis management and de escalation is strongly preferred. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training a strong asset
- Ability to accompany and supervise participants in a variety of environments including aquatic and outdoor

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 weeks

**Salary**: $15.50 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with individuals with disabilities in a vocational or volunteer setting? If so, please expand on this experience, including role, number of years of experience and the population(s) you have worked with.

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-07-04

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