Camp Counsellor

Windsor Essex Community Housing Corporation•Windsor, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking to employ Summer Recreation Camp Counselors to assist with the delivery of our Summer Recreation Program. The Camp Counselors will collaborate with the Program Coordinators to create positive, safe, respectful, and inclusive environments for all program participants. The Camp Counselors will help facilitate daily programming, including psychoeducational activities, games, songs, crafts, swimming, and field trips. The incumbent will actively participate in all activities and demonstrate positive role modelling for all youth involved.

Requirements

Enrolled in school
Max. Age 29 years old (due to grant funding)
If 18 years of age or older, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check must be completed prior to the first day of employment

Nice To Haves

First Aid/CPR are considered an asset
English – additional languages are considered an asset

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and implementing positive, age appropriate, social, recreational, and educational daily activities for participants
Assist in completing required daily paperwork, including Accident and Incident Report Forms
Always maintain a clean and safe work environment, inclusive of completing daily inspections for hazards
Report concerns to the designated Program Coordinator-recreation
Perform daily cleaning duties at your site according to the Daily Site Checklist
Assist with the planning and supervision of field trips
Actively participate and lead daily activities as assigned.
Assist with special projects in the community.
Maintain an orderly program and follow proper discipline and behaviour modification techniques as needed and as directed
Promote the program in assigned area
Consistently maintain a positive work environment for self, staff, volunteers, participants, and community members
Other duties as assigned