Summer Camp Counsellor - Newmarket, Canada - Girls Inc. of York Region

Description

Facilitate various age-based activities that promote physical activity, healthy eating and nutrition, positive personal development and wellness, and engage and support elementary and primary school-aged children and families in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

To assist with the preparation of camp sessions with the assistance of the Camp Directors

Working under the supervision of the Camp Directors, the Camp Leader will prepare and deliver summer camp programming in various ways through physical activities aimed at engaging youth in fun, recreational and life-long learning objectives.

Provide a healthy snack to all participants within the program guidelines accommodating all dietary restrictions.
Supervise youth attending the camps and promote safety, respect and inclusivity amongst all participants.
Ensure a friendly and supportive atmosphere is maintained by developing appropriate strategies to support youth in managing their behaviour.

Ensure that the health and safety needs of the children are met, and all health and safety issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately.

Clean and tidy the facility and ensure the safe storage of equipment.
Report regularly to Program Manager regarding issues of need and concern.
Communicate the mission, values and operating principles of the organization to employees and other stakeholders.

Key Qualifications:
Diploma in Child and Youth Education, Early Childhood Education, related fields or equivalent in experience
Experience with and knowledge of leading youth activities
Knowledge of youth programs
Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public and program participants while maintaining objectivity
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants and parents
Demonstrate problem-solving ability
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Ability to use various sports equipment used in the program.
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Current vulnerable sector screening (criminal background check)
Valid "G2" license and reliable car preferred


Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks required at all times, daily Screening, temperature check, smaller groups and separate spaces, daily sanitation, disinfection of all equipment after each use


Experience:

• After-School &

Camp Counsellors: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location:
One location