Winter JCamp Staff

Schedule Information

• 30 hours a week

• Tuesday – Friday, 8-hour shift scheduled between the time of 8:00 am and 5:30 pm

• Contract will run from December 27th 2023 - January 5th 2024

• Staff will be given a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Primary Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise and organize children in attendance during indoor activities, field trips, outdoor play, and gym times.

• Follow the weekly schedule to ensure campers engage with all programmed activities.

• Constantly supervise children and adhere to designated camper: staff ratios.

• Additional administrative tasks, organizational tasks, providing assistance to the Manager of Camps, and other duties as assigned.

• Read, understand, and adhere to all camp policies.

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for children at all times.

• Assist campers during lunch and snack times as needed.

• Swim with the campers two times a week.

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

• Communicate with the Assistant Director, JCamps & School Age Programming, and Coordinator, JCamps & School Age Programming daily.

• Get to know each child individually to instill confidence, encourage creativity and cognitive skills, and master social skills.

• If working with Mini JCamp, assist the children with nap/rest time routine.

• Show enthusiasm for all facets of camp life.

Bona Fide Occupational Requirements

• Valid Standard First Aid CPR-C

• Clear Vulnerable Sector Police check issued within the past 6 months of the hiring date.

• Up to date immunization record (Tetanus, TB screening)

Expectations

• Staff will wear camp uniform every day and keep them in a condition that best reflects the MNjcc

Qualifications

• Staff must have a minimum of 2 years of experience working with children

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Must have an outgoing personality and work well with children

• Ability to communicate easily with parents.

• Strong interpersonal skills- must be able to work with a diverse group with differing needs and different abilities.

• Strong communication skills

• Resilience – must be able to work under pressure

• Ability to legally work in Canada/Ontario/for the MNjcc

Working Conditions

• Some work outside of standard work times may be required.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires some bending and lifting (less than 25 lbs)

Types of Physical Demands:

• Carrying Weight Limit: 25 lbs. Climbing Standing Pushing

• Lifting Weight Limit: 25 lbs. Bending Walking

• Coordination and Dexterity Stooping Sitting

• Near Vision and Depth Perception Pulling Other

Competencies

• Relationship building: staff

• Teamwork

• Attention to Detail

• Setting Priorities

• Decision Making

• Flexibility