Summer Day Camp Program Coordinator Camp Whonnock, Maple Ridge Bc

Do you want to be part of creating amazing outdoor adventures for youth? At Scouts Canada our mission is “to help develop well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world” by enabling youth to participate in amazing outdoor adventures. We need passionate individuals who share in our mission by helping lead our summer camp programs.

**JOB SUMMARY**

A summer camp program coordinator is responsible for assisting the summer camp director with day-to-day operations of summer camp programs including program coordination and scheduling, providing mentorship to summer staff and counselors, staff training and development, and the leadership of camp activities.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensure program quality and consistency by reviewing adventure group schedules and providing coaching to staff and counselors as needed
- Coordinate with summer camp director to ensure program activities and meetings have guidance and leadership
- Assist with specialized programming (ropes, pool, archery, etc.)
- Work with team to plan weekly themes, skits, and special events
- Bring creative twists and fresh ideas to programming
- Assist in leading the on-site summer program, including meetings, community gatherings, scheduling staff, planning activities, being “on-call” with radio, communicating with support coordinator to ensure daily tasks are accomplished
- Support staff that need additional guidance with camper behavior, scheduling, program development or group dynamics
- Mentor and provide guidance to summer staff and counselors in collaboration with summer camp director
- Actively participate in all camp trainings as participant or facilitator in order to learn responsibilities and expectations for staff role and community living
- Provide and receive feedback from directors, peers, and staff
- Attend/lead regular staff meetings, communicate with directors and peers about the wellness and development of staff, counselors, and campers
- Provide leadership in cases of urgency or emergency in alignment with camp emergency procedures
- Assist in keeping pertinent records in Double Knot, health logs, and incident reports
- Assist with camper check in and out
- Assist in responsibility for all camp program equipment and supplies, ordering, care of, use of and training in the use of all equipment and supplies and specialized equipment
- Fill in for other staff as needed to ensure smooth camp-wide operations
- All other duties as assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum two years of successful experience in camp programming or similar role
- Experience working with children and young adults
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (strength and stamina to follow strenuous activities like hiking, running, crouching or carrying children)
- First aid
- and CPR-certified
- Excellent working skills including communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to details
- Ability to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury)
- Completes Scouts Canada screening process including a clear Police Records Check, with Vulnerable sector check and all required training by the date provided by the Camp Director.

**Ready to Apply?**

If you feel you would be a great addition to the Camp Whonnock Staff team, please submit a cover letter and resume by **clicking here**.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

**Job Type**: Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: From $17.85 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person