Summer Jcamp Head Staff - Toronto, Canada - Miles Nadal JCC

Miles Nadal JCC

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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Summer JCamp Head Staff

Full Time (Contract)

Starting:
June 19th 2024

Reporting to:
Manager, JCamp

Manager, After School Program and School's Out

About the MNjcc:

The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre is a dynamic hub in downtown Toronto.

It provides opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to be active, learn, connect and participate in a wide range of cultural experiences.

Rooted in Jewish values, the MNjcc is open to all.

Founded on this site in 1953 the MNjcc is home to a state of the art Fitness Centre, the Al Green Theatre, four schools, four choirs, a wide range of arts and cultural activities, Jewish Life programming, and a robust Active 55+ program.

It is a founding member of the Bloor Street Cultural Corridor.

Short Description of the Position:

The Summer Camp Head Staff is a leadership position within JCamp that plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the program.

The position includes mentoring and training camp staff, as well as supporting the Manager in generating engaging programming for campers.

Changes due to Covid-19 Pandemic:

This position is in person and staff must be able to present full vaccination again Covid1
Staff may be designated to stay with ill children in an isolation room until parents or caregivers come for their child. Staff will be equipped with masks, visors, gloves, and a smock to ensure their health and safety.
Staff will disinfect any surfaces touched by a child in the isolation room immediately after the child leaves.
Staff will be provided with PPE in the form of face masks and gloves.

Schedule:

Contract will run from June 19th
August 18th
37.5 hours a week
8 hours shifts scheduled between the hours of 8am5:30pm Monday-Friday

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Support camp staff in generating ageappropriate and engaging programming, taking into account varying levels of abilities.
Work with the Manager, JCamp to develop weekly theme day activities and support their facilitation
Provide direct supervisor to 23 campers groups and staff, mentoring and supporting Camp Staff as needed. Provide verbal feedback to Camp Staff as required.
Facilitate Pre Camp Training by leading informational sessions and group games.
Address parental concerns and coordinate discussions with multiple levels of staff in the agency to address new or ongoing issues.
Ensure camper groups have the necessary resources to fulfill programmed activities and notify Manager, JCamp when materials need to be purchased.
Fill in for camp staff when necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening completed within 6 months of the contract's start date.
Current Standard First Aid CPR-C
Uptodate immunization record (TB, Hep B, MMR)
2 years prior experience working with children and youth.
Prior experience in a leadership position and comfortable mentoring and coaching peers.
Previous experience in a similar position considered an asset.
Ability to communicate easily with parents and other staff
Please note that full vaccination against covid19 (or valid accommodation) is currently required to work inperson at the MNjcc at this time.

Salary and Benefits:

- $18.00 hour, plus eligibility for Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant

2 Personal Emergency Leave Days
Gym membership for the duration of the contract
Opportunities for additional work at the end of the contract within the Early Childhood Education Department.

How to apply:

Please note, while we appreciate everyone who applies, we are only able to respond to applicants moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Alternate Formats and Accommodation:

Alternate Formats and Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:

The MNjcc is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and aims to ensure that dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of our organization's culture.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: