Child & Youth Camp Leader (Seasonal)

The Granite Club is looking for a seasonal Camp Leader who will be responsible to provide a safe, stimulating environment for the children in the Camp programs and take on more responsibilities than the counsellors. This permits parents to participate more freely in sports and social activities offered at the club.

What's in it For You?

• Collaborative & Engaging Work Environment: Join a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounted memberships at GoodLife Fitness, as well as preferred rates on auto and home insurance.
• Vibrant Employee Events: Participate in a variety of inclusive and exciting events that celebrate our culture.
• On-Site Culinary Experience: Access to healthy, delicious meals daily at our Employee Cafeteria.
• Convenient Indoor Parking: Complimentary indoor parking to make your commute easier.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be available to work for all 9 weeks of summer camp
• Express drop off between 8:50 am – 9:05am ensuring safe check in and out
• Maintain professionalism
• Be motivated and have high energy throughout the day
• Learning best practices for teaching camp activities, including working with campers with special needs, using inclusive teaching methods, and general camp management
• Take attendance before and after each transiting to ensure all campers are accounted for
• Model good behaviour for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
• Develop age-appropriate weekly program plans to be implemented on a daily basis
• Lead and support campers as they participate in age-appropriate activities
• Monitoring campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents
• Reporting and recording details of accidents or incidents
• Participant in regular staff meetings
• Participant in training session prior to the start of camp
• Be able to enter the swimming pool shallow end everyday with campers
• Work with other camp counsellor to plan and coordinate camp events
• Provide an engaging, stimulating, and safe environment for campers to participant in
• Ensure First Aid Kit is up to date and with group at all times
• Provide parents with positive feedback of their child's day
• Make sure area is cleaned at the end of each class and at the end of the day
• Clean areas at the end of the activity
• Ensure children eat their lunch and snack and sit with them
• Model positive eating habits and encourage recycling
• Creatively develop crafts and ideas for games to follow weekly themes
• Dress up on dress up days
• Ensure questions and concerns from parents are noted to the supervisor
• Participate in non-instructional activities with children such as swimming, sports, tennis, etc. and encourage participation in these activities
• Administrative tasks such as keeping accurate attendance lists and turning them in to the Camp Supervisors at the end of each week
• Post weekly program plans and ensure changes are communicated to parents
• Develop a detailed weekly schedule with team and distribute to front door, Camp Supervisors and KidZone/Hub
• Be aware of all the information on medical forms such as alternate pick up people, allergies, and emergency contacts. Keep this information with you at all times
• Provide feedback to your team as necessary
• Delegate specific tasks to counsellors in their group
• Be on time for shift and ensure you have all materials for the day ready 15 minutes prior to the start of camp
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12
• Valid CPR & Emergency First Aid Required
• A responsible, patient person who must have a genuine love for children
• Experience working with pre-school aged children would be considered an asset
• Previous experience as a camp counsellor and supervisor an asset
• Previous experience with one of the following: Art, Drama, Science, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, French, Tennis, Squash, and Badminton is an asset
• Required to work weekends, weekdays and/or holidays, AM and PM

About The Granite Club
The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services, each tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of its diverse and sophisticated Membership.

The Granite Club is Canada's premier private Members' family, athletic, recreation and social club. Located in north Toronto, we offer our 12,000 Members the highest standard of facilities, programs and services.

We strive to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional service. We'll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Granite Club policy, a condition of employment is to perform a criminal background check and a vulnerable sector search demonstrating a satisfactory criminal record prior to commencing employment.

The Granite Club is committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your interview is accessible and accommodation is provided based on the information you provide to the Granite Club Recruiter.

We thank you in advance for your interest in our opportunity