Temporary Full Time Day Camp Leader (Canada Summer Jobs) Temporary Full Time Day Camp Leader (Canada Summer Jobs)

Location

Orillia, ON | Canada

Job description

Description

The Day Camp Leader is responsible for coordinating, conducting, and supervising all day camp activities while assisting the leadership and direction of day camp staff. The Day Camp Leader will provide a safe, fun, caring environment while the children are participating in a variety of activities, making new friends, and learning about the Christian faith.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Leadership

• Provide direct leadership of daily camp operations and assist with various camp activities including Bible lessons, arts & crafts, music, sports and games.
• Oversee engagement of volunteers and their activities.
• Observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, and address issues, where possible Chaperone children on field trips
• Create and implement a 7-week Day Camp program for children aged 6-11, overseeing day-to-day operations of the camp.
• Supervise scheduled activities.
• Work cooperatively with the camp staff, church staff and families of those children attending day camp.
• Attend all staff training/orientation and meetings.

Health and Safety

• Encourage respect for personal property, camp equipment, and facilities.
• Ensure the health and safety of all children.
• Be aware of all safety protocol and government regulations and ensure that the camp falls in line with these requirements. This includes Covid-19 protocols and procedures as well as Online Safety regulations for The Salvation Army.

Program administration

• Lead the development and implementation of camp activities, coordinating the schedule.
• Assists with promoting the camp and receiving registrations.
• Works with the camp counsellors in planning and implementing camp.
• Responsible for daily camp logistics

Perform other duties as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is a temporary position based on 35 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required.
• Church grounds (Both indoor and outdoor work environment)
• Working with youth from the ages of 6-11 years old.
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Fast paced and noisy environment
• Up to 50% travel to external program locations (e.g., public parks, library, etc.) by public transit or walking, depending on weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of Secondary School.
• This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs Program and the following represents the applicant criteria:
  • Is between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of the employment.
  • Is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*: and,
  • Is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
  • *International students are not eligible.  Recent immigrants are eligible if they are a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Experience in leadership in a camp setting
• Standard First Aid and CPR ( an asset but not required )
• Have own computer with reliable internet connection, as file access and meetings may take place online.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics.
• Organized, hardworking, dedicated, creative, and possess leadership qualities.
• Experienced in working with children.
• Able to work well independently and as in a cooperative team-oriented atmosphere.
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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