Day Camp Leader - SSI Parks and Recreation

Capital Regional District•Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, BC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an important member of the community recreation team, the Day Camp Program Leader is responsible for planning active, fun, and engaging programs for children and youth aged 3 to 13 years. Preparing and leading a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, along with leading exciting out trips, the successful applicant will have a positive impact on the families whose children are in attendance. Get ready for summer fun with this opportunity to play like a kid again!

Requirements

Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), organizational, interpersonal, and public relations skills and experience are required
Experience leading and activity planning recreational programs for school age children.
Leadership abilities, including role model behaviours, along with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement while creating a positive, enthusiastic, safe and fun program environment
Excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skills.
High School Graduation
Some directly related experience
Childhood development or recreational program planning certification, HIGH FIVE or equivalent Certifications
Acceptable criminal record check.
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Valid BC Driver's Licence Class 4 (Unrestricted)
Driver's Abstract

Responsibilities

Plans and leads safe, healthy and enjoyable activities, crafts and games for up to 30 children (3-13 years) per week
Provides learning and guidance on appropriate behaviour during play and activities
Delivers care and support with behaviour management, inclusion, first aid and other areas relating to caring for children
Organizes and plans out trips to a variety of locations within Salt Spring Island
Drives passenger bus within Salt Spring Island for planned out trips
Monitors distribution and use of program supplies and equipment
Ensures that program supply needs are within the provided budget
Provides direction and guidance to assistant leaders and volunteers assisting with program operation.
Acts as a liaison between the general public and CRD, providing clear customer communication with parents and caregivers
Maintains a clean and safe environment for children in their care
Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
Performs other related duties as required.