Camp Supervisor

**People, Place, Prosperity**:
**Job Profile**:
City of Cambridge Summer Camps provide staff with valuable and rewarding experience working with children and youth. Be a part of a team of like-minded peers that make a positive impact on our community while enhancing your leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

At City of Cambridge Camps, you will have the opportunity to be a part of exciting theme weeks and specialty camps including archery, skating, hockey, swimming, gaming, robotics, outdoor education and so much more Working for the City means you will make a difference in children’s lives and create lasting memories with campers that will positively impact their lives in the years to come.

**What you will be doing**:

- Creating fun and exciting daily activity plans, trips, and special events, for up to 9 weeks of camp that uphold the principles of HIGH FIVE®
- Provide an inclusive camp experience which may include working with participants with different needs (i.e. children with disabilities, children with behavior challenges).
- Assist in the development, implementation and supervision of a diversified camp program in cooperation with the Recreation Coordinator
- Supervises daily programming; provides direction and ongoing coaching to enhance front line staff program knowledge, teaching techniques and program planning skills.
- Actively supervise front line staff, ensuring safety standards and establish procedures are being followed.
- Effectively and promptly communicate with the Recreation Coordinator with regard to all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies, or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of day-to-day operations.
- Inform the Recreation Coordinator on a daily basis of customer feedback, staff performance, and facility and program items.
- Immediately and effectively respond to program and staff concerns.
- Act as a knowledgeable resource to parents, participants, volunteers and leaders.
- Providing administrative support to the Recreation Coordinator as required
- Liaising with Aquatics Staff regarding swim programming, and acting as a swim buddy in the water during camp swims as required
- Assists in covering in program as camp leader and inclusion support as required
- Oversee the arrival and or departure of campers. Maintain and oversee accurate administrative, attendance, and medical records for all camps.
- Adhering to all established departmental safety standards and practices. Adheres to medication policy including administering and documentation of medication.
- Provide the Recreation Coordinator with end-of-season administrative responsibilities as needed (program summary and recommendation, inventories.) Aid with preparation and administering of staff evaluation as required.
- Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
- Complete QUEST 2 assessments on designated program areas.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of July & August camp programs, to a maximum of 44 hours. Hours vary based on program registration numbers
- Attendance at all mandatory paid trainings, that occur during evenings and weekends throughout May and June, is a condition of employment
- Attendance at all mandatory paid bi-weekly staff meetings that occur outside of camp hours

**Education**:

- Currently enrolled in Recreation and Leisure, Child & Youth, Early Childhood Educator program or similar, or combination of education and experience.
- Behaviour Management Systems and/or Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is considered an asset.

**Experience and Knowledge**:

- Minimum 2-3 years camp related experience
- Knowledge of program planning including crafts, games, sports, music, and specialty themed programming
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, time-management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to plan, organize and lead, coach, and motivate staff in a team environment
- Leadership skills and abilities to provide and promote a positive team culture

**We are looking for these certificates**:
Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, High Five Quest 2, and Standard First Aid, CPR C AED Certificate

Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour

Valid G2 or G class driver's license.

**We will ask you for these items if you are hired**:
Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development, High Five Quest 2, and Standard First Aid, CPR C AED Certificate

Supervisor Health