Summer Camp: Inclusion Counsellor

Location

Halifax, NS | Canada

Job description

The Canada Games Centre (CGC) is a vibrant multi-sport community and recreation centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are a 176,000 sqft facility operated by a non-profit society committed to promoting physical literacy, fitness and wellness, and to supporting the needs of high performance sport & athlete development. The Centre runs sport and recreation programs, camps, fitness classes and so much more in an inclusive environment. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq people, the CGC acknowledges the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognizes that we are all Treaty People.

Together, we inspire healthy active living.

Setting

The Canada Games Centre summer camp program is available for children between the ages of 5 and 12 and takes advantage of all that our community recreation facility has to offer. Typical days include swimming in our Aquatics Centre, playing physically active games on our 52,000-square feet of hardwood court space in our Field House, running laps on our 200-metre six-lane indoor Track, crafting and classroom activities in one of our many community rooms, as well as outdoor play opportunities on our playground.

Position Summary

The Summer Camp Inclusion Counsellor will be responsible for the daily supervision of children in our Inclusion Program that require one-on-one attention. This will include ensuring the child’s personal and developmental needs are adequately met, making modifications to include them in all camp activities and ensuring their overall safety and happiness while in our care. You will also be required to communicate with parents/guardians daily to ensure continued proper care. This position will report daily to the Camp Supervisor. As there will also be interaction with parents and guardians, a commitment to exceptional customer service and positive customer experience is key to success in this role. Knowledge of a wide range of sports and leisure activities will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Care for individuals requiring extra attention on a one-on-one basis
• Personal care of participant (based on their individual needs)
• Responsible for daily reporting of any concerns to supervisor and dealing with initial problem solving when issues arise
• Develop weekly and daily schedules for your assigned camper
• Based on camp schedules, develop and use any additional scheduling or communication tools the participant needs
• Assist campers in changerooms and accompany them in the pool during daily swimming in our Aquatic Centre
• Communicate daily with team members to ensure inclusion is properly facilitated
• Work in conjunction with Aquatic staff to ensure safety of children when in the Aquatics Centre
• Complete additional projects as assigned

Qualifications

Mandatory

• Must be entering full-time post-secondary studies in the fall semester or returning to full-time post-secondary studies in the fall (proof of enrollment will be requested)
  • Preference will be given to students in fields related to adapted physical activity in recreation and child education (Ex: Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Education)
• Current Basic Workplace First Aid certificate (formerly Emergency First Aid) and CPR-C (will be offered prior to start)
• Previous experience in a setting where children are the main focus
• Previous experience in a setting where children with special abilities are the main focus and knowledge on adapting activities to suit a host of needs

Desirable

• Working/playing knowledge of a variety of sports

Knowledge and Education

• Strong knowledge of different cognitive and physical disabilities and how to properly work with children with such abilities
• Strong background in recreation and sport as an employee, volunteer or participant
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and oral skills

Work Schedule

• This is full-time position beginning June 17th, 2024 and ending August 23rd, 2024
• Shifts are scheduled for 8.5 hours and will start and end between the hours of 8:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday
• Please note that you must be available for mandatory staff training on June 18th-20th from 6pm-9pm and June 22nd & 23rd from 9am-5pm

Compensation

• The compensation for this position is $17.85 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Notes

• Criminal Record & Child Abuse Registry checks will be required as part of the hiring process

What’s in it for you?

• Free facility membership
• Free parking and close proximity to Halifax Transit
• Amazing team environment

Application Instructions

To apply, please combine a cover letter and resume into one document and label the file using only your first and last name (example: John Doe.pdf) and email your application to by Sunday, March 31st, 2024.

Please include your full name and the position that you are applying for in your subject line. Failure to properly identify your application or attach working documents may result in your application being omitted.

We are a welcoming and supportive environment whose goal is to be a diverse workplace representative of the citizens we serve. Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women in occupations where they are under-represented, and the LGBTQIA2S+ community are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

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Salary

$17.85 per hour