Summer Camp Counsellors/team Leads and Program Staff

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When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.

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Job Summary:
The City of Guelph is looking for hardworking, creative & motivated individuals who enjoy working with children, creating and participating in recreational activities, and want to be part of a team to make summer fun for children and families in Guelph.

**Positions available**:

- ** Camp Program Facilitator**:

- Assist with and coordinate staff and program schedules for each camp, monitor for safety and liase with parents, staff, campers, volunteers and external providers
- ** Camp Volunteer Facilitator**:

- Responsible for placing suitable volunteers at camps, taking a lead role in delivering volunteer training and mentoring volunteers throughout the summer.
- ** Camp Team Leaders**:

- Act as a resource to support staff and campers, while implementing rules, reporting any accidents to Supervisors and completing all necessary forms. Develop a well unified team and ensure effective communication with all staff. Coordinate program plans and implementation of programmed activities.
Camp Counsellors
- Plan and deliver dynamic programs and activities for children of all abilities from ages 4 to 12 while taking appropriate precautions to ensure safety, wellbeing and a positive experience for all campers.
- ** Park Activation Facilitator**:

- Park Activation Facilitators take a lead role in the development and implementation of weekly activities and events in local community parks. Facilitators provide on-site supervision and leadership to participants and support fellow program staff.
- ** Park Activation Program Assistants**:

- Park Activation Program Assistants are dynamic, responsible individuals who coordinate and deliver physical activity programming for families in local community parks.

**Why join our team**:

- Competitive pay
- Opportunities for career development and growth
- Chance to work in and learn about multiple areas of recreation
- Paid trainings
- Inclusive work environment
- Become a leader in our community

**How you’ll spend your summer**:

- Developing and delivering fun and dynamic program activities for children of all ages and abilities
- Working cooperatively with program staff, volunteers and LITs to create a positive team environment
- Providing understanding, encouragement and a positive experience for each child
- Assisting with all aspects of programming including planning, set up/take down, running programs, active participation and evaluation
- Working creatively and cooperatively to modify and adjust programming activities to ensure inclusive participation of all children
- Helping participants develop their social, emotional, gross and fine motor skills through playing games, singing songs, creating crafts and providing opportunities for individual play.

**Qualifications**:

- Currently in high school or attending post-secondary education, with an interest in gaining further experience in child development, recreation or social services field
- Valid CPR Level C and Standard First Aid (or willing to obtain upon hiring)
- A satisfactory Police Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check is required at time of offer
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to respect and maintain participant confidentiality

**Work Hours**:
**Camp Team Leads and Camp Counsellors**:

- Seasonal position, with training hours in June
- Full-time hours starting last week of June and ending September 1st

**Camp/Volunteer Facilitator**:

- Full Time (40 hours) May to end of June
- Full Time (40-42 hours) from beginning of July to September 1st for weekly camps

**Park Activation Facilitator**:

- Up to 40 hours per week May to September 1st. Evenings and weekends may be required

**Park Activation Program Assistants**:

- Up to 40 hours per week July-September 1st. Evening and weekend hours are a requirement of this position.

**Rate of Pay**:
$15.65 - $18.49 per hour

**How to Apply**:
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a