Night Watch - Montréal, Canada - Camp Weredale

Camp Weredale

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Since 1934, Camp Weredale has offered a sleepaway camp program to vulnerable youth.

It is located on the shores of the beautiful Lac de L'Achigan in Saint-Hippolyte and offers exciting learning opportunities and enjoyable outdoor activities to six to seventeen-year old boys and girls.

The majority of our campers are receiving supportive social services and / or are facing family challenges.

Camp Weredale offers these young people a safe and beautiful living environment close to nature in which they can learn new skills, create long-term friendships and gain a positive outlook on life.

Camp Weredale is searching for dynamic staff who enjoy working with youth, can effectively engage them in activities and are looking for a fun, exciting learning opportunity this summer.

Responsibilities:

To participate in precamp training and orientation.
To play an active role in promoting a positive and constructive camp environment.
To ensure the safety and security of all campers between the hours of 23:00 and 7:30 throughout each camp session.
To be stationed on the hut line awake throughout the night.
To ensure all campers are safely in their cabin.
To patrol the area around the hut line and bathrooms every 15 minutes.
To contact the Director or designate when there are issues at night that they cannot resolve by themselves.
To attend all scheduled staff meetings and participate in formal and informal supervision with Camp Directors.
To respect all camp policies, procedures, guidelines and rules.
To perform all other related tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

Must be able to stay awake throughout the night.
Must have the capacity to work with a minimum of supervision.
Must be trustworthy and reliable.
Must be emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must have the ability to relate to children.
Must be comfortable in, and respectful of, a group living environment.
Must be punctual and capable of respecting a camp preset schedule.
Belief in the individual worth of the camper.
Must be capable of respecting confidentially regarding camper medical, behavioural issues and family history.

Salary offered:

Minimum $2,400 to Maximum $2,700 depending on education and relevant experience.

Employment Status:

Summer, full-time, day, evening, weekend. Transportation, lodging, and food are included at Camp Weredale during the stay.

Duration of employment:

June 14, 2024, to August 15, 2024.