Day Camp Leader

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Saint George's YouthNet Full time

Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- In/on water
- Noisy
- Hot
- Youth services
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Swimming pool/centre
- Camp
- Recreational or cultural centre
- Summer camp
**Tasks**:

- Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
- Assist with special events
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
- Leading/instructing groups
- Provide lifestyle awareness information
- Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
- Food preparation
**Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
**Personal suitability**:

- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is your current field of study?
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
- Mileage paid
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Subsidised public transportation
- Team building opportunities

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