Summer Camp Program Coordinator

3 weeks ago


St John's, Canada Vera Perlin Society Full time

_**Job Title: Summer Respite and Recreation Coordinator**_
- **Job Duration: June 19th - August 29th**_
- **Job Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00pm**_
- **Salary: $17.00 per hour**_
- **Reports To: General Coordinator**_

In partnership with the assistant coordinator, the program coordinator primary duty is to share the day to day responsibilities of the summer camp program. The coordinator is responsible for the coordination, operation and support of the program ensuring the effective and cohesive operation. Support and supervision of all staff, guidance and leadership, participant safety and wellness, and the administering of medications and first aid where/when applicable to a group of participants with intellectual disabilities in a day camp setting. The program coordinator is responsible to ensure all participants’ basic needs are met and that the participants’ enrolled in the program have a safe and fun environment to attend.
- **General Responsibilities**_
- In cooperation with the general coordinator and assistant coordinator
- Identify and solve problems and areas of concern for staff and participants
- Inventory all supplies
- Plan all weekly day camp activities and special events
- Greet and welcome all participants and staff each day. Supervise parking lot as participants are being dropped off and picked up.
- Remain visible and accessible to all staff and participants
- Orient all staff and participants to camp rules on the first day
- Coordinate daily cleanup of all program areas and end of week cleanup
- Contribute to weekly staff meetings
- Responsible for program money and accountability
- Responsible for ensuring transportation requirements are scheduled for program activities. Responsible for ensuring all safety requirements are met on bus before travelling
- Meet daily with program staff to discuss and evaluate the success of camp activities
- Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to as outlined by Vera Perlin Society
- Report all accidents/ incidents and program concerns to general coordinator
- Consult with parents when required
- Take information
- Try to resolve and/or offer solutions
- Act as a liaison with parents and participants to ensure program success
- Maintain high level of staff morale and conduct by providing support to staff
- Report issues related to staff and participants to the general coordinator
- Ensure completion of all relevant reports related to participants and staff
- Contribute to and facilitate staff evaluations
- **What else do we expect**_
- As the participants safety is the first priority, you must know where the participants are when not in attendance
- Provide support staff with the proper instruction, guidance and support to complete their job and ensure participants are involved so they can reach their maximum potential while maintaining a safe environment
- Recording staff time for payroll and accountability

Parameters of position: Maintain confidentially of participants at all times. To stay within the camp program guidelines and not make any changes without the consent of general coordinator.
- **Qualifications**_

Post secondary education in a related field

Valid class 5 driver’s license and access to vehicle during work hours

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

Record of conduct with vulnerable sector check that is within 30 days of hiring

American Sign Language an asset

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

**Salary**: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-21
Expected start date: 2023-06-19



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