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Camp Counsellor - Alliston, Canada - Town of New Tecumseth

Town of New Tecumseth

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Alliston, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Why work with us?

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment.

What we promise:

- optional OMERS pension plan
- rewarding summer job
- full-time hours - 40 hours per week (July

August)

Under the guidance and direction of the Coordinator, Camps and Inclusion, Camp Counsellors are responsible for running day to day activities for groups of campers, following the activities outlined in the camp program plans, while providing structure and routine at the camp location.

This position ensures the safety and wellbeing of the campers in their care, communicating any concerns to the On-site Lead, Camp.

How you contribute to our organization:

Plan, implement and supervise day camp programming for children in accordance with HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development.
Implement the camp program plans.
Responsible for leading and participating in cooperative games, leisure experiences, crafts, sport activities, camp swim times and day trips (as applicable).
Ensure safety on the site while carrying out activities
Conduct regular headcounts of campers ensure everyone is safe and in attendance.
Provide crisis support and responds to behavioural issues in accordance with Behavioural Management Systems methodologies.

What you bring to the team:

At a minimum attending high school.
Must be 15 years or older by hire date.
Requires Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification.
Ability to submit a clean Police Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Check where appropriate, upon hire.

High Five

Principles of Healthy Child Development and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention or Behaviour Management Systems is preferred.
Completion of LeaderinTraining (LIT) and/or CounsellorinTraining (CIT) programs is preferred.
Requires at least 6 months' experience working with children, preferably in a camp environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with both written and verbal communication.
Commitment to providing a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity to the diverse needs of others.
Camp operations are 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday to Friday, from July
August 30.
Staff training will take place in the evenings and on weekends throughout June. Attendance at these training sessions is mandatory.
All staff are required to be available to work the Canada Day Event on July 1.

Wage:
$ $18.63, plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension

Hours: 35 hours throughout June for training (weekends and evenings)
40 hours per week from July - August 30

Location:
New Tecumseth Recreation Centre (7300 Industrial Pkwy, Alliston) and Tottenham Community Fitness Centre (139 Queen St. N., Tottenham)

Dates:
June 3, August 30, 2024

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (first aid certification). This posting will remain open until all positions have been filled.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.