Summer Camp Program Lead

1 week ago

Hamilton, Canada BGC Hamilton-Halton Full time

Our mission is to provide a safe and supporting place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life.

**June 2nd to June 20th 2024 Part Time: 0-20 hours/week**

**June 23rd to August 22nd 2024 Full Time: 37.5 hours/week**

**Preference will be given to applicants who are available for all dates above**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Reporting to the Camp Supervisor, the Summer Camp Lead will provide daily support, to the entire staff team and facilitate when needed.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and commitment when supporting camp counselors in activities, with participants ranging in ages between 4-15.
- Provide input with training materials and delivery to ensure camp team is effectively supported. Complete appropriate administrative tasks in a timely manner.
- Follow Ontario’s guidelines for Summer Camp Operations and adhere to BGC Hamilton-Halton Policies & Procedures.
- Support with creating camp programming based on the age of the campers, and camp theme of the week.
- Maintain professional relationships with peers, members, volunteers, parents and
- community members.
- Communicate with caregivers regarding daily successes and challenges for each camper.
- Communicate and collaborate with camp counsellors and camp supervisor.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 18 years of age
- 2 years of experience in a leadership role while working with children and/or in a camp setting preferred.
- Strong supervision, facilitation and program planning skills. Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership skills.
- Good decision making, problem solving and communication skills.
- Adaptability, and able to work in high pressure situations.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Level C (Red Cross preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks

Pay: $20.80 per hour

Work Location: In person

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