Summer Student - Day Camp Coordinator

Location

Yellowknife, NT | Canada

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities, and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application.

We're in search of a post-secondary student (ideally enrolled in Education, Recreation Administration, or Physical Education) with strong leadership and coaching abilities, coupled with a genuine passion for engaging with children. This role calls for someone who thrives on organization, problem-solving, and delivering top-notch customer service while overseeing our enriching Day Camp program amidst the splendor of our northern summer.

Under the direction and supervision of the Special Event Coordinator, the incumbent will plan, organize, and implement a summer day camp program for the City of Yellowknife. The incumbent will be responsible for direct supervision of day camp leaders and all program participants.

Qualifications:

1. Intermediate First Aid and CPR - Certification, copies must be provided;
2. Training in High Five Principals or Early Child Development will be seen as an asset;
3. Previous employment in a day camp setting will be seen as an asset; and
4. A Vulnerable Sector check must be completed prior to commencing work.

START DATE: May 13, 2024 (40 hours per week, hours are typically 8:00-5:00pm Monday to Friday)

You will be contacted if your cover letter and resume have been short-listed for an interview opportunity. Thank you for considering The City of Yellowknife in your summer 2024 job search!

Visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: to submit your resume. The closing date to apply for this position is April 14, 2024.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Salary

$28.86 per hour