Activities Advisor - Hamilton, Canada - Columbia International College

Columbia International College
Columbia International College
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Hamilton, Canada

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Founded in 1979, Columbia International College (CIC) is the largest boarding high school in Canada. During our 44 years of history, parents from over 120 countries have placed their children in CIC' care.


CIC offers the Total Care Education System to support students to achieve their goal of getting into a post-secondary institution of their choice.

Our Total Care Education provides services that can support international students to meet their Academic, Social, Emotional and Physical needs.


Job Summary:

The Activities Advisor is responsible for providing extracurricular and weekend programming.

The primary focus will be on the developing and facilitating activities and clubs; as well as, supervising weekend trips and excursions.

This position is responsible for inspiring and motivating students.


Responsibilities:


  • Develop, promote and implement student workshops, clubs and activities
  • Participate in weekend programs and supervise student trips.
  • Counselling students toward earning their Duke of Edinburgh Award.
  • Assisting with a variety of special programs (DECA, Robotics, Elite Pathway Program, Model United Nations)
  • Facilitate a variety of different overnight camping trips
  • Assist in the planning and developing of largescale school events: such as, Terry Fox Run, Prom 30 Hour Famine etc.
  • Assist with the implementation and delivery of the school's Athletic Intramural Program
  • Oversee the safety and wellbeing of students during programing.
  • Modify and adjust activities when unforeseeable circumstances arise.
  • Being able to promote a wellbalanced approach to life in regards to Academic, Social, Emotional, and Physical wellbeing.

Qualifications:


  • Postsecondary education
  • Proven experience in facilitating or directing recreation activities, or a combination of work experience in a youth camp.
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
  • First aid and CPR certification is an asset
  • Coaching certification is an asset
  • Outdoor education / camping experience an asset
  • Lifeguard certificate is an asset

Hours of Work:


  • Required to work flexible hours (Days, Evenings, Weekends)
  • Columbia International College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations, whenever possible, to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department._

Benefits:


  • Extended health care
  • Onsite parking
  • RRSP match

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hamilton, ON L8S 4P3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Have you previously been employed with Columbia International College? If so, what were the approximate dates of your employment?

Work Location:
In person
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