Camp Leader/children's Program Leader

3 days ago

Kitchener, Canada City of Kitchener Full time

**Camp Leader/Children’s Program Leader** (Summer Employment)**

**(Temporary Full Time/Part Time for approximately**3**months)**

**Competition Number**

2024-538

**Job Code**

9274

**Posting Date**

December 17, 2024

**Closing Date**

March 1, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

**Job Status**

Temporary Full-Time

The **City of Kitchener** is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 292,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.

The **City of Kitchener** is WHERE you want to work Learn more about the top reasons to join us:
**Why work at the City of Kitchener**

Position Overview:

- Be part of the Kitchener camp team - where fun and friends meet The City of Kitchener is looking for creative, energetic leaders interested in helping us offer day camps for children ages 4 to 13.
- Supported by experienced camp coordinators, you will lead and participate in camp activities that provide children with the opportunity to play inside and outside, to explore and discover new things, to develop friendships, and to learn and grow through play.
- Some camps have a variety of activities including sports, crafts, art, active and quiet games, songs, pool/water activities or environmental education and some camps have more focused programming (such as Sports Camp
- focused on sports and active games; Arts Camp -focused on music, art and drama; Eco Camp
- focused on outdoor environmental education or STEM camp - focused on activities related to science and technology). Some camps also include a swim everyday component for children.

**We are looking for leaders who**:

- Have experience working or volunteering with school-aged children in a group setting (e.g. camp, guides/scouts, school daycare, Sunday school, coaching) OR have demonstrated leadership skills at school or work leading a team, a group or a project
- Are ready for a leadership role in delivering quality programs for children.
- Are enthusiastic about providing a fun summer experience to children
- Are energetic, engaging and not afraid to have fun and be silly
- Are a responsible, punctual and have a strong work ethic
- Have good relationship-building, communication and problem-solving skills and understand what it means to be part of a team and to follow through on commitments.
- Are patient and calm under pressure when working with children

**Camp leader positions are available at over 20 locations across the city of Kitchener including**:

- Community Centres
- Sports Facilities
- Schools
- Kiwanis Park
- Huron Natural Area

**You will gain**:

- Real experience leading activities and overseeing children in programs
- Leadership skills
- Program planning skills
- A deepened sense of connection to your community
- A fantastic summer experience
- A competitive wage

**Anticipated Employment Dates**:

- Mandatory Training: evenings of June 11 or 12, all day June 14, 21 and 27.

**Please Note: ALL training**(**in-person and online**)** is required and mandatory to complete prior to start of program/camp.**
- Camp: Range from July 2-August 30, 2025 depending on placement
- No work scheduled June 30 and statutory holidays (July 1 and August 4)

**H**o**urs**per** week**: Starting July 2; Full-time: 32-35 hours; Part-time: 0-24 hours

**Hours of work**: From as early as 8:00am to as late as 5:30pm depending on the shift and location.

**Additional Information**:

- Work will include working in a variety of outdoor conditions and active play.

**Responsibilities**:

- Actively participate in creating a high-energy team ensuring to collaborate and communicate effectively with all team members
- Bring your energy and enthusiasm daily to deliver fun and creative camp activities
- Proudly represent the City of Kitchener by providing quality programming and customer service
- Role-model positive behavior for campers (teamwork, responsibility, initiative, and sportsmanship)
- Follow daily camp schedules, making minor program modifications to accommodate abilities/needs of participants
- Supervise campers at all times and ensure their inclusion and safety
- Ensure safety and cleanliness of program area and program equipment
- Support campers in their efforts to try new activities, develop new skills
- Use good judgement and respond professionally to resolve problems and conflicts
- Interact with peers, supervisors, administration, campers and parents using positive, clear communication
- Ensure parents/guardians are informed of the participant’s daily activities and overall well-being
- Assist with any camp emergency procedures, providing first aid as required
- Assist Inclusion Support Workers and personal support workers to accommodate children with a disability.
- Support senior

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