Summer Day Camp Section Coordinator - Winnipeg, Canada - FortWhyte Alive

FortWhyte Alive

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Type:
Seasonal - Summer

Dates:

TBD

Hours of Work:
June: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm; July & Aug: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with the potential of some evening and weekends

Job Summary:

Each Section Coordinator is responsible for the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities for a particular age group of campers: Kinder Camp (ages 4 & 5), Rabbit Rangers (ages 6 & 7), Eco Quest (ages 8-10), and Fox Bay (ages Each Coordinator develops innovative nature programming, plans and implements training sessions for volunteer counsellors and supervises them in the delivery of activities with the campers.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Create themebased recreational and educational day camp programs for schoolage children and youth
Oversee the implementation of all the camp activities while watching for the safety and wellbeing of all program participants
Plan and implement training sessions for volunteer counsellors
Supervise and guide volunteer counsellors
Maintain cleanliness and order of camp space and other camp facilities
Communicate with parents to assess the quality of their child's experience
Evaluate camp counsellors on their job performance
Prepare a final report at the end of camp
Other duties as assigned

Basic Hiring Criteria:

University/college student working towards a degree/diploma in education, recreation, or other related field
Experience planning and implementing recreational/educational programs
Experience in a supervisory role
Extensive experience working with children in a camp, classroom or schoolage day care setting
A strong interest in working with children and in environmental education
Excellent organizational skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Initiative and proven problemsolving skills
Physically fit and ability to work outdoors for long periods of time
Valid Driver's License and access to transportation (Bus service is not available and FWA is approximately a 2030 min walk from bus stop)
Child abuse registry check and criminal records check required upon hiring

Assets:

Knowledge of Indigenous language and culture is an asset
CPR and Standard First Aid certification
Experience and/or certification in canoeing, kayaking, archery
National Lifeguard certification

FortWhyte Alive is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors, stakeholders, and the community.

FortWhyte Alive requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, in a manner that is approved by Health Canada, as a condition of employment.

Accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with The Human Rights Code of Manitoba.

In these cases, appropriate supporting documentation will be required.

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