Summer JCamp Head Staff

Schedule:

• Contract will run from June 17 to August 16

• 37.5 hours a week

• 8 hours shifts scheduled between the hours of 8am-5:30pm Monday-Friday

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support camp staff in generating age-appropriate and engaging programming, taking into account varying levels of abilities.

• Work with the Manager, JCamp to develop weekly theme day activities and support their facilitation

• Provide direct supervisor to 2-3 campers groups and staff, mentoring and supporting Camp Staff as needed. Provide verbal feedback to Camp Staff as required.

• Facilitate Pre Camp Training by leading informational sessions and group games.

• Address parental concerns and coordinate discussions with multiple levels of staff in the agency to address new or ongoing issues.

• Ensure camper groups have the necessary resources to fulfill programmed activities and notify Manager, JCamp when materials need to be purchased.

• Fill in for camp staff when necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within 6 months of the contract’s start date.

• Current Standard First Aid CPR-C

• Up-to-date immunization record (TB, Hep B, MMR)

• 2 years prior experience working with children and youth.

• Prior experience in a leadership position and comfortable mentoring and coaching peers.

• Previous experience in a similar position considered an asset.

• Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada.

• Ability to communicate easily with parents and other staff

• Staff must be able to work the entire duration of the contract, candidates who cannot work all weeks will not be considered.

Salary and Benefits:

• $19.00 hour, plus eligibility for Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant

• 2 Personal Emergency Leave Days

• Gym membership for the duration of the contract

• Opportunities for additional work at the end of the contract within the Early Childhood Education Department.