Teen Camp Coordinator

**About Us**:
**The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA)** is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children, teens, and young adults with autism. Established in 1997, CFASA has grown to offer a wide range of services to autistic individuals and their families and is the only accredited autism service provider in Alberta. Our mission is to provide comprehensive and innovative supports and services to those affected by autism.

The people we serve come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to empower autistic individuals and their families to thrive, you will find a great career at CFASA. We welcome the unique contributions future staff can bring in terms of education, opinions, neurodiversity, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, different abilities, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

The Centre for Autism Services Alberta (CFASA) is a leader in providing enriching, inclusive camp experiences designed to support the growth and well-being of autistic teens. We believe in fostering an accessible, neuroaffirming and inclusive environment where campers can explore, learn, and have fun in a safe and supportive setting. As we prepare for the upcoming camp season, we are on the lookout for a dynamic Teen Coordinator with a passion for working with autistic children, a talent for inspiring campers, staff, and volunteers and a strong background in leadership.

**Responsibilities**:

- In collaboration with the Community and Family Services Coordinator and community partners, develop and implement a comprehensive schedule of interest-based program for teens
- Collaborate with community partners, program staff and volunteers to ensure activities align with camp goals and objectives
- Collaborate with community partners contributing their expertise to the camp experience
- Coordinate logistics such as equipment, supplies, and facilities to support program activities
- Support campers with engagement if/when they are feeling distressed
- Communicate regularly with campers and their families to provide updates and gather feedback
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to enhance the camper experience
- Supervise staff and volunteers; providing regular feedback and coaching
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and risk management procedures
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor for campers, staff, and volunteers
- Regularly assess the effectiveness of the interest-based approach through camper feedback and staff observation

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in the following areas: recreation management, education, disability studies, psychology, etc
- Previous experience coordinating programs or events, preferably in a camp setting
- Previous experience working with autistic teens and/or other developmental disabilities
- Comfortable supporting campers with basic self-care tasks (if required)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and environments
- Comfortable swimming and supporting campers in the water
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Clear Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Clear Child Intervention Record Check (or willingness to obtain)
- “No Holds” Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training provided during orientation

**As these positions are funded through the Canada Summer Job Grant, applicants are required to:

- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment; legally entitled to work in Canada

Rate: $24/hour

Dates of employment: May 20, 2025 to August 19, 2025

May 20 to June 27: Planning and preparing for camp, conducting camp intakes, and communicating with families; final week of preparation before the campers arrive, providing aide training (35 hours/week)

June 30 to August 15: Lead camp programs, supporting campers, staff, and volunteers (40 hours/week)

August 18 & 19: Final paperwork, staff and volunteer evaluations, cleanup (14 hours)

**Please note: Availability to work all weeks of camp is required**

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your leadership experiences, why you’re passionate about working with autistic individuals, and any relevant certifications

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

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