Day Camp Counsellor - Recreation - Canada Summer Job

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory•Langley, BC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. The purpose of this role is to work cooperatively as Summer Students with the staff of the Willows Family Life Centre to promote holistic care for families within the Langley - Cloverdale community. Engage with program participants in ways that represent our values of dignity, service, stewardship, and hope. Design, plan, promote, and implement a summer day camp enrichment program at the Willows Family Life Centre. Seven different Day Camp weeks will include specialized programming for kindergarten children, elementary children, and youth. Build relationships with and provide competent supervision to at-risk and neurodivergent children & youth, collaborating with our other staff and volunteers to make our camp a positive and inclusive experience.

Requirements

Between 15-30 years old and eligible to work in Canada, as the job is contingent upon Canada Summer Jobs program funding
Completion of some high school
First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
Background check consent
Completion of our online Praesidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army
Experience working with children
Knowledge of child development
Skills needed to interact with other people, work with others in pairs and in small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts, and complete other activities that involve teamwork
Ability to adjust goals and behaviors when expected or unexpected change occurs by planning, staying focused, persisting, and overcoming setbacks
Ability to contribute and support others to achieve a common goal
Ability to imagine, develop, encourage, and apply ideas in ways that challenge existing methods and norms
Ability to identify, analyze, propose solutions, and make decisions to address issues, monitor success, and learn from experience
Skills needed to exchange thoughts and information with other people, orally by speaking, listening, and using non-verbal cues, such as body language or in writing
Skills needed for communication, relationship building, and the ability to delegate
Traits such as honesty, demonstrating initiative, and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks are developing
Knowledge of ways to engaging neurodiverse learners in a range of activities and environments
Character – setting a good example for the campers with traits such as honesty, initiative, using time wisely and taking responsibility for the completion of tasks

Nice To Haves

Any training as a Special Education Assistant or working with neurodiverse children is an asset

Responsibilities

Provide support to campers who require additional support or tools to integrate into day camp programming
Assist other day camp staff with problem solving when issues arise with campers
Support other day camp staff in best practices for behaviour management of campers
Actively participate in the day camp programing, preparation and programming to ensure best practices
Assist with recreational programming at local parks including soccer camp
Managing the indoor/outdoor environment to assure appropriate health and safety requirements are met
Interaction with parents, coaching children, and communication with teammates is required throughout
Dealing with behavioural concerns of children and youth if they arise during program participation at day camp in conjunction with the Program Coordinator
Participate in staff debriefing meetings