Day Camp Leader - Winnipeg, Canada - Family Dynamics

Family Dynamics

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

DAY CAMP LEADER

Woodydell/St.
Annes Family Resource Centre

Unit St.
Annes Road

Term position, 31 hours/week

Start date:
June 25, 2024

End date:
Aug 23, 2024

Wage:
$16.50 per hour
Plan, develop, coordinate and run a variety of child/youth programs that engage participants in new adventures and experiences.

Summer day camp activities are for groups of children, youth, and families living in marginalized and vulnerable communities we serve.

Summer Day Camp employees will work together to plan and execute activities for participants each week, providing an unforgettable summer experience, caring supervision and support.

Perform related administration including creating and distributing communication materials and creating activity
reports.

Working alongside the Family and Community Development Coordinators, or Child and Youth Coordinators the Summer Day Camp Leader takes part in the design and implementation of age appropriate activities and outings for children and youth aged 1- 4, and 13-and up.

The Summer Day Camp Leader will demonstrate leadership and show active participation in the programs, activities and serve as a positive and wholesome role model to all participants in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Agency.

Responsible for providing mentorship support to other summer program staff and youth volunteers
Responsible for communicating with parents, children, summer staff and resource centre staff in an efficient and effective manner
Planning, leading and implementing age appropriate activities for various children and youth programs.
Following the planned curriculum and active participation in programming.
Responsible for completing/receiving registration forms for participants
Responsible for documentation as it pertains to safety, field trips permission forms, client contact information, attendance reporting etc.
Responsible for maintaining and respecting confidentiality in work with clients, and following duty of disclosure practices and guidelines
Responsible for problem solving and managing difficult situations and challenging behaviours in a supportive and positive manner
Perform outreach to children and youth who may be atrisk, vulnerable, marginalized and living within the communities we serve.
Supervise participants and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement and general wellbeing.
Ensure the cleanliness of the program space.
Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, attendance records, reflection reports.
Distributing communication materials (Community flyer's).
Prepare healthy snack offerings during programs.
Mediate and demonstrate conflict resolution as appropriate
Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines associated with the program.
Supervise participants and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement and general well being

Other duties as related to the position and as reasonably assigned by the supervisor, or as circumstances dictate, all within the context of Family Dynamics' Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles as well as a strong and progressive customer service and child community service orientation.

A combination of relevant experience and willingness to learn and take direction will be
considered for applicants without post-secondary experience.

Education_
Enrollment or completion in postsecondary education, such as Community Development, and or Child and Youth Care or other Human Services education is an asset.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification is an asset.
Food Handlers Certificate is an asset.
Experience_
Program planning and implementing for children and/or youth, preferably in a non

- profit/social services setting.

Experience working with marginalized, vulnerable populations desired.

Due to the requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must be:

Between 16 and 30;
Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
A valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled

to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and
regulations.

If 18 years or older, we require a police record check with vulnerable sector clearance

and a child abuse registry check (must be submitted before employment begins)

International students are not eligible participants.

International students include anyone who is temporarily in Canada for studies and who is not a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada.

Knowledge of child development, behaviour management, interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
High energy, enthusiastic, and passionate about working with children.
Demonstrates creativity and the ability to set limits through kind communication a