Camp Counsellor-robotics and Stem Summer Camp

3 weeks ago


Oakville, Canada OAKLearning Full time

Robotic theme camps at OAKLearning provide co-educational opportunities to develop essential life skills among participants. Our camp programs emphasize inspiring campers’ interests in STEM via building and programming robots and developing collaboration and communication in a fun environment

As **Camp** **Head Instructor**, you will be responsible for providing the lead instruction in the program as well as overseeing the work of other instructors/assistants, if any, in order to ensure a safe, productive and enjoyable experience for all campers.

**Specific Accountabilities**:

- Plan, execute and supervise the camp programs
- Instruct and lead activities with campers and other supporting staff
- Create schedules for activities that allow for the highest quality experience and ensures flexibility needed
- Follow and ensure camp procedures and policies to ensure the safety of all campers
- Manage and problem solve issues with campers, staff and volunteers
- Ensure all staff receives the proper training related to health and safety when needed
- Ensure the safety and supervision of all campers, staff and visitors

**Knowledge and Skills**:

- Post-secondary education or a minimum completion of 2nd year
- Proven competence in instructional abilities in program area and in ensuring appropriate balance of fun, education & skill development.
- Previous experience as a camp instructor or counselor
- Proven abilities in supervising junior level staff. Completion of a leadership program is an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Team oriented, motivational and creative
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
- Standard First Aid and CPR - C or higher required
- Bronze Cross and/or NLS certification in lifeguarding is an asset

**Workplace Requirements**:

- As a condition of employment, a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening is required
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR - C is required

OAKLearning Robotic Camps provide the highest quality of instruction to campers in a fast paced and challenging work environment. Compensation is dependent on experience and qualifications.

While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

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

**Salary**: $17.50-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have past camp counselor experience? if yes, where and when?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-26



  • Oakville, Canada STEM Camp Full time

    St. John’s United Church, 262 Randall Street. Oakville, ON, L6J 1P9**Summer Camp Coordinator** Do you have a passion for education and learning? Does leadership come naturally to you? Are you comfortable taking charge? Then we want you to join STEM Camp as a Camp Coordinator! The Camp Coordinator is enthusiastic and has excellent management skills. Camp...


  • Oakville, Canada OAKLearning Full time

    Robotic theme camps at OAKLearning provide co-educational opportunities to develop essential life skills among participants. Our camp programs emphasize inspiring campers’ interests in STEM via building and programming robots and developing collaboration and communication in a fun environment! As **Camp** **Head Instructor**, you will be responsible for...


  • Oakville, Canada Snapology of Halton-Mississauga Full time

    **Position Summary**: At Snapology we encourage children to create and interact with technology and explore the world around them through a hands-on approach that promotes playful learning, and YOU could be at the center of the experience! The primary focus of this position will be to assist in facilitating summer camps. Creativity, teamwork and problem...


  • Oakville, Canada Camp Maple Full time

    **Location**: Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Park entry will be provided) **Position Type**: Volunteer **Schedule**: Camp Maple runs for two weeks in July. July 8-12 & July 15-19. **Hours**: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. One week minimum commitment required. (42.5 hours) **About Us**: Camp Maple offers a dynamic and fun-filled experience for kids aged 5-12 at Bronte...


  • Oakville, Canada Appleby College Full time

    **_Head Instructor, Robotics_** - Robotics_ Jr. (7-10yrs.)_ - Robotics_ Sr. (10-14 yrs.)_ - Vex Robotics (10-14 yrs.)_ **Seasonal, Summer Camp Programs** **Full-time hours between July 04 - Sep 1, 2023 (Various weeks)** **ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER JOB?** **Come Join Us!**_ _**Summer Camps at Appleby College provide coeducational opportunities...


  • Oakville, Canada Appleby College Full time

    **_Head Instructor, Exploring STEM_** - Exploring STEM Jr. (7-10yrs.)_ - Exploring STEM Sr. (10-14 yrs.)_ **Seasonal, Summer Camp Programs** **Full-time hours between July 10 - Aug 25, 2023 (Various weeks)** **ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER JOB?** **Come Join Us!**_ _**Summer Camps at Appleby College provide coeducational opportunities to develop...

  • Camp Counsellor

    1 month ago


    Oakville, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

    Be a Summer Spark at YMCA of Oakville's Camp! Make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth! Join our camp team and be the spark that ignites their summer with fun and learning. Develop your skills and become part of a team dedicated to building a stronger community. YMCA of Oakville is seeking enthusiastic and values-driven team...


  • Oakville, Canada Snapology of Halton-Mississauga Full time

    **Position Summary**: At Snapology we encourage children to create and interact with technology and explore the world around them through a hands-on approach that promotes playful learning, and YOU could be at the center of the experience! The primary focus of this position will be to assist in facilitating summer camps. Creativity, teamwork and problem...


  • Oakville, Canada HMC Connections Full time

    HMC is a settlement agency that helps newcomers settle and integrate into a community that is welcoming and inclusive. Three Summer Counsellors are required to support our newcomer youth **in-person **and **online sessions**. This will be an excellent opportunity for students as during their employment they will be involved in planning and facilitating the...


  • Oakville, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

    Do you enjoy working with children and youth with varying needs? Are you passionate to provide an inclusive camp experience to children and youth in our community? Become part of something bigger and make a positive difference in our community. Nature and Scope Reporting to the Inclusion Director, the Inclusion Camp Counsellor will ensure to provide...

  • Day Camp Counsellor

    4 days ago


    Oakville, Canada Front Line Outreach Full time

    **About us** Frontline Outreach is a charitable organization operating in Oakville and Burlington, ON. We offer free camp for residents of subsidized housing communities so that every child can enjoy the summer camp experience. Front Line Outreach has run Camp Dakota since 2014, and it continues to grow thanks to our hardworking staff and volunteers. We are...


  • Oakville, Canada LE PETIT ÉCOLIER FRENCH LANGUAGE CENTRE Full time

    As a counselor, your position is the most important. You are a role model for the campers in your every action, spoken word, and the way you carry Le Petit Ecolier's torch of excellence. You will be engaging with the campers and building positive relationships with them through playing games, leading activities, and holding the kids to the same high...


  • Oakville, Canada LE PETIT ÉCOLIER FRENCH LANGUAGE CENTRE Full time

    As a counselor, your position is the most important. You are a role model for the campers in your every action, spoken word, and the way you carry Le Petit Ecolier's torch of excellence. You will be engaging with the campers and building positive relationships with them through playing games, leading activities, and holding the kids to the same high...


  • Oakville, Canada Forest Grove Preschool Full time

    Forest Grove is looking for motivated and fun people to join our supply and summer camp program. - **Camp Staff Key Responsibilities**:_ Key duties include supporting the program in terms of the day to day operation of the camp ensuring the safety of the children on a daily basis and responding to any first aid emergencies. - Individuals must appropriately...


  • Oakville, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

    Are you passionate about creating unforgettable summers for kids? We're seeking a dynamic leader to ignite a summer of fun at YMCA of Oakville's Summer Camp! You'll oversee a team dedicated to enriching young lives through a safe, positive environment filled with learning, growth, and lasting memories. Develop your leadership skills and make a positive...

  • Summer Camp Leaders

    3 days ago


    Oakville, Canada Royal City Soccer Club Full time

    Royal City Soccer Club (RCSC) is a non-profit, community organization started in 1993. For 30 years, we’ve hosted a unique soccer camp experience for over 300,000 children between ages 5 and 13 years. Our camps are now the largest grassroots soccer camp in Canada with over 100 locations in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and...


  • Oakville, Canada Creative Kids Place Full time

    We are looking for energic counselors for our location at Sheraton College Oakville Trafalgar location in Oakville. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Leading a group of campers in some of the following camps: Lego Robotics - Spike Essential Education set. May involve some other camps as well like Stem, arts and crafts occasionally. - Do...


  • Oakville, Canada Appleby College Full time

    **_Head Instructor, Power Up_** - Power Up_ Jr. (7-10yrs.)_ - Power Up_ Sr. (10-14 yrs.)_ **Seasonal, Summer Camp Programs** **Full-time hours between July 04 - Aug 25, 2023 (Various weeks)** **ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER JOB?** **Come Join Us!**_ _**Summer Camps at Appleby College provide coeducational opportunities to develop advanced skills...

  • Winter Camp Coach

    1 month ago


    Oakville, Canada No Limits Martial Arts Full time

    Our activity & sports based camp is a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities, with a Karate Class each day! Our team is on a mission to offer the BEST camp that is SAFE, FUN and ENGAGING for all campers. If you are an enthusiastic, responsible, outgoing and coachable individual - you are going to LOVE being a part of this camp & changing lives this...


  • Oakville, Canada DASH Sports Full time

    **Looking for a FUN full-time summer job?** At DASH Sports we teach recreational sports to children between the ages of 2-11. Our youth coaches teach our participants the basics of a variety of different sports and gym games. DASH Sports takes advantage of children’s active imaginations as instruction is done through an entertaining and playful...