Rainbow Centre Day Camp Director - Yellowknife, Canada - Northern Mosaic Network

Description

Description

The Rainbow Centre Day Camp Director is responsible for overseeing the planning, organization, registration and facilitation of the 2024 Rainbow Centre Day Camps sessions. The Camp Director will connect with families, support a team of 2-3 staff, be present for parent drop-off and pick-up each day, and manage contracts with external facilitators and guests. Day camps will be broken up into three separate age categories; Glitter Bugs (4-6 years old), Cool Cats & Kittens (7-9 years old) and Rad Jazz Unicorns years old). Each week/session will rotate age category and theme.

Responsibilities

Pre-Camp

● Prepare documents such as parent packages, waivers and schedule templates

● Prepare camp policies around kids walking home alone, parent authorization for pickups, etc.

● Hire and train day camp leaders, and arrange for externally facilitated training

● Prepare a detailed schedule and theme for each session of the camp

● Purchase supplies needed for the camp

● Coordinate sending and receiving signed parent packages and camp fees

● Review camper feedback and incorporate into the 2024 sessions

● Mentor the Camp Manager to learn leadership / management skills and have them assist with pre- and post-camp responsibilities, as well as have them lead staff support while camp is in session

During Camp

● Ensure that all activities are running smoothly

● Handle all invoices from external facilitators

● Manage the Camp Budget from week to week

● Mentor the Camp Manager to support staff and cover breaks when needed

● Correspond with parents if any issues arise with their children during a session

● Replenish snack cupboard, sanitize and clean up the space after each day

● Complete evaluations on participant satisfaction

● Lead staff meetings

Post-Camp

● Coordinate the tear-down of the camp and reset for each new session

● Update the centre's inventory of craft, sport, first aid and other supplies

● Facilitate an end-of-season debrief and evaluation for staff

● Work with staff responsible for completing grant writing in regards to the camp (photos, budget, camper feedback, etc.)

Qualifications

The Northern Mosaic Network is an organization governed by mostly youth, and therefore are prioritizing hiring 2SLGBTQIPA+ people who our organization recognizes as youth (people under 30). Preference will also be given to applicants who self-identify as Black, First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and/or another racialized community, and/or as living with a disability.

○ Must qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs program

○ Management experience

○ Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and work with others

○ Experience managing funds and planning programming an asset ○ Summer camp experience is an asset

○ Enjoys working and building rapport with children and youth from four to twelve years old

○ Knowledge of Northern communities, cultures, and trauma-informed care is an asset

○ Must be comfortable swimming and supervising children in a pool or lake

○ Criminal Record Check + Vulnerable Sector Screening

○ Personal, lived understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ identity is preferred but not required

○ CPR Training is an asset

When applying...

➔ Indicate any experience working with children

➔ Any skills, talents or certifications that would be beneficial to the position and our day camps

➔ Be prepared to provide 2-3 references upon request