Junior Camp Counsellor

**Employment Environment**

Working at Between Friends brings so much fun into your professional life We are an organization that respects the need for a work-life balance. We are passionate about our employees' well-being. As an agency, we focus on bringing inclusive and accessible recreation and social programming to the people who mean the most to us, our members We work to break down barriers and adapt to individual and communal needs. Between Friends creates opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong through social, recreational, and developmental activities.

**Job Overview**

Bringing experience as a past Between Friends Volunteer, this is a great opportunity to gain work experience. As a Junior Counsellor, you will be responsible, along with up to 5 other Camp Counsellors, for the direct supervision of up to 20 campers. You will be placed in an age group before Camp starts, and you may have the opportunity to work in different groups throughout the summer. As a team you are responsible for the planning and implementation of inclusive, engaging, and fun programming. Junior Counsellors are responsible for ensuring campers needs are met and have a fun and fulfilling camp experience. This position directly reports to the Senior Counsellor for the respective age group.
- Responsible for the direct care and supervision of campers within a ratio of 1:3 - 1:4
- Effectively plan and implement program activities, and ensure they are planned with the highest standard of quality and safety; this will include but is not limited to; age appropriate, variety of activities, adaptable to different abilities,
- Providing the highest standard of personal care and support to campers
- Effectively support campers with additional behavioural needs
- Professionally and consistently communicate with parents/guardians, support workers, and family members.
- Follow up with the appropriate supervisors in the event of any emergency situations

You might be the person we are looking for if:

- **Fun** - You look for ways to incorporate excitement and joy into day-to-day experiences. Previous experience working at camps, considered an asset.
- **Intentional** - Your actions are purposeful and value driven. You are a direct and clear communicator. You have previous experience working with people with disabilities, ability to quickly and independently solve problems in high stress situations.
- **Caring** - You welcome and celebrate people with empathy and dignity. You value working with individuals to create adaptations and modifications to ensure an inclusive experience for all. This includes providing support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support.
- **Easeful** - You strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces that remove barriers to access. You have experience adapting activities, programming, to meet the needs of everyone. Previous experience developing and implementing programming is required. Access to your own vehicle during working hours.
- **Safe** - You value creating and maintaining safe spaces to promote inclusion and fun Must pass a Screening Process including a Backcheck search and an Intervention Record Check completed by Alberta Human Services. Must be able to provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, prior to the start date.

**Overview of Working Hours**:

- This role is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours a week, but may vary based on organizational needs
- Working hours will primarily occur between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, but some work may occur in the evenings and weekends. This may include Camp Clean-Up and Staff Meetings
- Mandatory Camp Wide Training occurs June 13, 2025 - June 27, 2025, typically from 8:30 - 4:30, but schedule will be released closer to the start date
- Camp Bonaventure runs from June 30, 2025 - August 22, 2025, excluding Statutory Holidays

**Working Location(s)**:

- Camp Training will occur at Camp Bonaventure Sandy Beach (1215 50th Ave SW)
- During Camp, you will be placed at one of these 2 locations:
Camp Bonaventure Sandy Beach (1215 50th Ave SW)

Camp Bonaventure Thorncliffe-Greenview (5000 Centre St N)

**Job Requirements**:

- Must be a previous Between Friends Volunteer, aged 16+
- Must pass a Screening Process including a Backcheck search and an Intervention Record Check completed by Government of Alberta
- Must be able to provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, prior to the start date
- Able to adapt to changing circumstances, participant needs, and organizational goals. Flexibility is especially important in non-profit work, where priorities and resources may shift.
- Ability to provide support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities is an asset
- Reliable transportation is required
- Passion for the mission of supporting persons wi