Summer Camp Counselor

7 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Lynn-Rose Schools Full time

**Camp Counselor**

**REPORTS TO**: Head Counselor

**STATUS**:Exempt/Salaried

**DIRECT REPORTS**: TBD

**SALARY**:$16.55 - $17.55 per hour

**Purpose of Role**

Lynn-Rose School Adventure Quest is an Academic Day Summer Camp Program for kids ages 4-12.

At Adventure Quest, we believe education is an ongoing year-round activity, which brings fulfillment to students’ development. We keep the joy of learning and exploration very much alive during the summer months (July and August), and we offer several summer programs that are tailored for different age groups and academic needs.

Our camp helps students reach ahead and gives them a peek at the academics of the upcoming grade as well as provides an environment for young children to play various camp activities such as games, crafts, special events and field trips.

**ISP Principles**

**Begin with our children and students. **Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

**Treat everyone with care and respect. **We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

**Are financially responsible. **We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students, and our schools.

**Learn continuously. **Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

**Responsibilities of the job include**:

- Counsellors (along with other team counsellors) are responsible for a group of 15 to 20 children on a daily basis.
- Ensure children's safety at all times.
- Model constructive participation in all daily activities.
- Use group management skills to engage all children in daily activities.
- Work closely with the Camp Director and Head Counsellor to ensure implementation of academic planning.
- Plan/organize activities that give children the opportunity to express themselves creatively.
- Plan/organize (with support) activities that are recreational and educational (consisting of Language, Math Science, Arts and Crafts, Sports, Outdoor Activities, etc.).

**Desired Skills and Knowledge**:

- High energy, self-starter.
- A flexible attitude and a welcoming smile.
- You have an artistic eye for crafting, painting or more.
- You are a champion fort maker.
- A warm and friendly personality that commands a room.
- A strong desire to collaborate and share ideas with a team.
- Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in a camp setting.
- Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Able to problem solve effectively.

**Other Qualifications**:

- Counsellors must be at least 16-30 years of age.
- All Counsellors must participate in training before camp begins.
- First Aid/ CPR Certification must be obtained before the start of camp.
- Must have childcare experience / be pursuing a degree in Education/Child and Youth Care/Children's Studies.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

**ISP Leadership Competencies**

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.

1. **Collaboration. **Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximize opportunities.

2. **Learning & Getting Better. **Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback, supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.

3. **Innovation Leadership.** Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.

4. **Outcome driven. **Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.

5. **Resilience. **Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.

6. **Community Focus.** Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.

7. **Integrity & Ethical Management.** Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose, and Principles.

8. **Leading & Inspiring Others.** Supports, encourages, and inspires students, colleagues, and teams so that they give their be

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