Active Start Camp Leader

The Active Start Camp Leader along with their team will provide a safe, stimulating environment for the children in the Camp programs and takes on more responsibilities than the counsellors in the March Break Camp programs. This permits parents to participate more freely in sports and social activities offered at the Club.
Benefits of working for the Club
- Healthy and delicious daily food offerings in our Staff Caf.
- Extensive medical and dental benefits for employees and their families.
- Indoor parking for Employees.
- Exciting and diverse Employee events for both Staff and their friends and family
- Discounted Goodlife Fitness and memberships.
- An Employee Wellness Program focused on both physical and mental health.

Primary Responsibilities
- Safe check in and out.
- Express drop off between 8:50am - 9:05am.
- Attend and play active role in regular staff meetings.
- Assist children to get ready for activities, ensuring they are on time for activities.
- Provide a safe and fun environment for the campers.
- Ensure rules are adhered to.
- Clean areas at the end of the activity.
- Supervise children at lunch and snacks, ensuring children eat their lunch and snacks.
- Model positive eating habits and encourage recycling
- Creatively develop crafts and ideas for games to follow weekly theme.
- Dress up on dress up days.
- Ensure questions and concerns from parents are noted to the supervisor.
- Participate in non-instructional activities with children such as swimming, sports, tennis, etc. and encourage participation in these activities
- Be a positive role model for children and other counsellors to follow
- Encourage participation in activities and be a positive role model for children to follow
- Be on time for shift and ensure you have all materials for the day ready 15 minutes prior to the start of camp.
- Administrative tasks such as keeping accurate attendance lists and turning them in to the Camp Supervisors at the end of each week.
- Be aware of all the information on medical forms such as alternate pick up people, allergies, and emergency contacts. Keep this information with you at all times.
- Communicate with parents about their child’s day - establish a positive relationship with parents
- Ensure First Aid kit is up to date and with group at all times.
- Post weekly program plans and ensure changes are communicated to parents
- Develop a detailed weekly schedule with team and distribute as required.
- Ensure “special requests” are met. (drop off, allergies, etc.)
- Provide feedback to your team as necessary
- Delegate specific tasks to counsellors as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12
- Valid CPR & Emergency First Aid Required.
- A responsible, patient person who must have a genuine love for children.
- Experience working with pre-school aged children would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience as a camp counsellor an asset.
- Previous experience with one of the following: Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, French, Tennis, Squash, and Badminton is an asset.

Work Schedule
- Must be available to work weekends, weekdays and/or holidays, AM and PM.

About the Granite Club
The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services, each tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of its diverse and sophisticated Membership.
The Granite Club is Canada's premier private Members' family, athletic, recreation and social club. Located in north Toronto, we offer our 12,000 Members the highest standard of facilities, programs and services.
We strive to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional service. We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of Granite Club policy, a condition of employment is to perform a criminal background check and a vulnerable sector search demonstrating a satisfactory criminal record prior to commencing employment.
The Granite Club is committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your interview is accessible and accommodation is provided based on the information you provide to the Granite Club Recruiter.
We thank you in advance for your interest in our opportunity