Day Camp Counsellor
About The Position
YMCA Camp Kanannaq is seeking individuals to fill the role of Camp Counselor. Counselors are responsible for delivering and facilitating activities for their group of campers including all applicable land and waterfront programming. The counselors work on a team with all of the camp staff. Counselors are responsible for the health, wellness, and safety of participants. Patience and adaptability are essential as counselors will be working with a wide variety of campers. It is important that counselors are outgoing and not afraid to be loud and goofy and contribute to the magic of camp.
Requirements
- Standard First Aid and CPR C required
- Physical ability to do the duties required
- This position may be funded by Canada Summer Jobs, therefore all successful candidates must meet the grant criteria
- Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
- Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International participants are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent resident
Nice To Haves
- Class 2 Drivers License or willingness to obtain (training provided) is considered an asset
- Previous camp experience or working with children is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate all applicable activities; including water programming, including canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding
- Participate and lead theme days, including dressing according to that weeks theme when required.
- Demonstrate an ability to mitigate the inherent risk associated with the camp environment
- Maintain a safe, neat, orderly and clean environment of all activity areas and washrooms
- Work with the Assistant Coordinators programming is age appropriate and maintained to a high standard. Seek help from the Assistant Coordinator when necessary.
- Actively supervise group of campers at all times
- Create and maintain positive connections with campers.
- Manage group dynamics and behaviours to ensure the emotional and physical safety of all campers.
- Assist in camp maintenance and cleanliness.
- Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately prepared for all activities in all weather conditions.
- Be in accordance with all provincial camps and YMCA standards, policies, procedures, and maintain safety.
- Share passion for camp and the outdoors, integrating and promoting healthy child development.
- Share camps values of caring, responsibility, honestly, respect, and inclusivity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
