Leadership Development Coordinator- Summer Camp - Ancaster, Canada - Canterbury Hills Camp

Description

The
Leadership Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing mentorship and oversight to our experiential learning programs including the Leader-in-Training program and the Adventure Camp program.

- *Please note: This position requires living onsite (Sunday-Friday) from approximately June 10th

• August 24, 2024._

Spring (May-June) duties will include:

• Evaluating and updating resources and practices of the LIT program
• Creating the LIT 1 and 2 session calendar and assigning Resource Team members to lead based on skill set
• Confirming routes, site bookings, and transportation for LIT expeditionary trips
• Assisting in the development and implementation of precamp training
• Participating in Resource Team hard and soft skill training
• Developing personal and program goals and objectives
• Planning and implementing staff training events
• Working on site improvement projects

Summer (July-August) duties will include:

• Facilitating activities for LITs to foster community and positive group dynamics during their first week of program participation
• Overseeing and participating in 3 day, 2 night LIT 1 offsite expeditions including hiking, camping, and canoeing (July 35 and July 31Aug 2)
• Leading weekly LIT end of the week checkins
• Planning and leading LIT sessions based on personal areas of expertise
• Assigning LITs to job placements and providing supervision, mentorship, and support throughout placements
• Evaluating LITs participation through staff feedback, guest feedback, and self evaluations
• Providing logístical support of offsite expeditions
• Engaging in ongoing staff checkins and coaching
• Implementing a performance evaluation process established by the Camp Director for all summer staff
• Collaborating within the Resource Team to contribute to tasks related to office administration, health and wellness, and camper care

The
Leadership Development Coordinator is a member of the senior staff team, called the Resource Team, at camp.

The Resource Team works collaboratively with the Camp Director and Assistant Director to oversee all aspects of the summer camp program.

All team members balance team and individual responsibilities throughout the work term.


All Members of the Resource Team will:

• Have strong leadership, initiative, organizational, and administrative skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Be able to initiate, support, and encourage spiritual growth of campers and staff
• Be able to relate well to a variety of ages and demonstrate an ability to mediate, facilitate, and build unity among staff
• Enjoy working with children and possess relevant soft skills in youth interaction
• Exhibit commitment to serving campers and staff as per the mission of Canterbury Hills and values of inclusivity, collaboration, celebration of successes, and asking of questions
• Welcome all and celebrate diversity within Canterbury Hills Camp
• Have previous experience working in summer camp (preferred), or equivalent experience.
• Submit a Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening by contract start date
• Obtain Standard First Aid & CPR C Certification by June 30th, 2024

Additional Qualifications considered an asset:

• NL (National Lifeguard) certification

• Challenge Course Certification

• ACCT Level 1 or
• Valid G class drivers license
• Ontario Food Handlers Certificate

Key Dates for 2024

• Resource Team Work Begins: Monday April 29th
• Resource Team Move In: June 10th (To Be Confirmed)
• May Staff Training Weekend: May 17th 20th
• Head Unit Leader Training: June 17th 25th
• Staff Training Week: June 26th to July 5th
• Camp sessions begin: Sunday July 7th
• 7 weeks of camp sessions through July and August
• Camp sessions end: Friday August 23rd
• Staff cleanup, debrief, and celebration: Saturday August 24th
• Optional Contract Extension: August 26th 30th

OR
Submit a resume and cover letter

Your cover letter should address the following questions:

• What calls you to be a part of the Canterbury Hills staff community this summer?
• What core values would guide you in this position?
• What strategies do you use to promote inclusion at your workplace?
• How have your personal faith experiences prepared you to be a resource for staff and campers in spiritual development and faith formation throughout the summer?

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with interviews beginning January 7th

• Canterbury Hills Camp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity within our workplace and greater community. We work to develop a barrierfree selection process and inclusive work environment that is increasingly representative of the communities we live and work in, and where all team members are able to express ideas, opinions and experiences._

Canterbury Hills Camp is affiliated with the Diocese of Niagara, Anglican Church of Canada.


Job Types:
Full-time,