Day Camp Counsellor (Camp Focus) - Canada Summer Jobs
About The Position
This is a Fixed Term Contract Position funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The Salvation Army is seeking Summer Students to work cooperatively with the staff of Surrey Ministries to promote holistic care for families within Surrey. The role involves leading biblical games, crafts, and stories, and engaging with program participants in ways that represent the organization's values of dignity, service, stewardship, and hope. The position requires designing, planning, promoting, and implementing a summer day camp enrichment program, including specialized programming for kindergarten, elementary, and youth. Building relationships with and providing competent supervision to children and youth, and collaborating with other staff and volunteers to create a positive and inclusive camp experience are key aspects of this role. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program, including age and legal status. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. Individuals requiring employer-specific work authorization are not eligible.
Requirements
- First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
- Background check consent
- Responsible Adult Certification
- Completion of TSA online Presidium 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 and ways to engage learners in various activities and environments
- Experience leading children through Vacation Bible School material
- Ensure that the gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of job responsibilities (craft, story time)
- Teamwork skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration skills
- Creativity and Innovation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Leadership skills
- Honesty, initiative, and responsibility for completing tasks
- Character to set a good example for campers
- Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check screening
Nice To Haves
- Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program.
Responsibilities
- Plan and lead the daily themed artistic and creative hands-on components of the day camp experience
- Coordinate and lead various group or individual projects and activities with the campers
- Provide open-ended activities for the early arrivers at camp each morning
- Assist with recreational programming at local parks
- Clean up and set up of activities, both indoor and outdoor
- Encourage campers to participate wholeheartedly whenever possible
- Assist with the registration process
- Preparation of supplies
- Managing the indoor/outdoor environment to ensure 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
Benefits
- health and dental benefits
- paid vacation and sick time
- RRSP's
- potential to experience flexibility at work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
