Arts and Crafts Day Camp Director - Orleans, ON KE G

Positions available: Arts and Crafts Day camp director · Major Duties for the role include, but are not limited to: · ● Planning and preparing weekly activities that relate to the theme of the camp · ● Teaching various disciplines that relate to the camp you have been hired for ( ...

Job description

Positions available: Arts and Crafts Day camp director

Major Duties for the role include, but are not limited to:

● Planning and preparing weekly activities that relate to the theme of the camp

● Teaching various disciplines that relate to the camp you have been hired for (Arts and Crafts)

● Organizing daily warmup events

● Work as part of a team to deliver a safe, fun, creative environment for day camp participants each and every day

● Assist in the direct supervision and mentorship of camp counsellors

● Build positive relationships with participants, parents, guardians, co-workers

● Liaise & communicate with parents who have questions/concerns regarding the program and working with the Capital Camps supervisor to resolve any issues

Successful candidates will:

● Have experience participating in and/or teaching the discipline their camp focuses on (sports)

● Be encouraging, spontaneous and creative

● Believe in the power of camp

● Hold current CPR/First Aid

● Be a registered member with the Ontario College of Teachers (asset) or currently enrolled in childcare / recreation studies programs

● Have 3 + years of programming/childcare experience

● Strong knowledge of age-appropriate activities for children ages 4 to 12 years

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Demonstrated leadership skills with children & adults

Supervision and Reporting Structure: The camp director is responsible for supervising 3-5 camp counsellors. Each camp director reports to the Head Director/Owner.

Compensation: will commensurate with experience- range $ /weekly

Schedule of Work: July 4 – Sept 2.

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $900.00-$1,250.00 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Application question(s):

• Have you worked at a camp before?

Experience:

• Working with children in a professional setting: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person