Camp Counsellor

**Life Gears Academy Inc.**

**Camp Leader Job Posting: Mount Forest and Arthur**

**Hours**: 40hours/week (8:30am to 4:30pm)

**Duration of Position**: July 2nd to August 24th (8 weeks)

**Wage**: $16.75/hour (paid bi-weekly)

**Location**: Public Schools in Mount Forest and Arthur (confirmed in May)

**Application Deadline**: April 25th (but feel free to reach out afterwards in case we are still hiring)

**Reports to**: Sarah Stubbs Director of Life Gears Academy Inc.

Life Gears Academy is an organization that offers programs in various locations that provide youth with skills in exploratory environments in the form of camps and after-school programs. Our focus is on STEM camps to empower young minds in areas that we see advancing every day. These programs offer various topics inspired by locations and local individuals and organizations that we encounter who align with our values. These programs aim to develop life skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork, while encouraging youth to make a difference in their communities.

Our programs take place in various schools and community spaces in an effort to make programs more accessible. We focus on empowering groups who are under-represented in STEM such as girls, under-resourced and marginalized youth, and we also engage seniors when it is safe. We provide subsidies and resources for youth by partnering with local organizations that have connections with various groups of youth including newcomers to Canada, those experiencing poverty, and other groups that may not usually have an opportunity to attend camp. We also work to hire women in STEM fields, youth who are marginalized, and those who are new to the workfield and are actively designing environments that are safer for them to work in.
- Lead with kindness and compassion and encourage others to do the same
- We accept people for who they are and acknowledge their significant contribution
- We encourage thinking outside of the box and are continuously learning from one another
- Provide engaging opportunities for kids to learn while minimizing waste production
- Nurture positive relationships with ourselves, with all living things, and with technology

**Summary of Duties and Responsibilities of Position**:
As a Life Gears Camp Leader, your position will mostly focus on supporting campers, fellow staff and volunteers as well as ensuring that camp is an inclusive and safe space for everyone.

The position will include the following tasks
- Supporting campers, volunteers and staff with kindness and compassion
- Supervising and mentoring staff and volunteers
- Communicating with clients/parents (assisting the Director and Admin Assistant)
- Adherence to Life Gears Academy Inc.’ expectations at all times and maintain an inclusive and safe space for youth and co-workers
- Preparing for the activities by purchasing (with our funds) and organizing camp supplies
- During camp hours you are responsible for supervising the campers and staff at all times. This includes supervision times during lunch time, and free time
- During camp, you are required to refrain from consuming recreational drugs or alcohol
- Your main responsibility is to act as a caring adult for the campers and ensure that they are learning and enjoying their time.
- Getting to and from the work location
- Work cohesively with other staff, volunteers, and campers to ensure a safe, efficient, respectful and supportive working environment
- Follow COVID Public Health Regulations
- Assist with camp planning duties (Activity planning, family communications, staff training)
- Supervise and support camp volunteers
- Supervise and support up to 15 campers (with other staff)
- Encourage and support an inclusive, safe, and fun environment for all
- Attend all trainings to equip staff with the skills to be successful in this position
- Other duties may be assigned if appropriate and agreed upon
- General Life Gears orientation training
- Inclusion Training
- Adverse Childhood Experiences/Trauma informed
- Public Health Procedures Training
- Location specific orientation session
- Experience working with youth aged 6 and up
- Experience supporting a team of staff/volunteers
- Experience working at camp (ideal)
- An interest or education in STEM
- The ability to work respectfully with others
- The ability to access transportation to and from the work site
- The ability to respond/move quickly in cases of emergencies
- 15 to 30 years of age (grant requirements)

This position is located at 2 different public parks, one in Mount Forest and the other in Arthur. This position will take place entirely outdoors with a variety of terrain and weather conditions (grass, gravel, asphalt, rain, wind, and heat). Camp will be canceled in the case of extreme weather conditions.

In order to keep everyone safe from COVID, we will follow the recommendations outlined by public health and may ask that all staff wear a mask.

We work to create safe environments