Summer Camp Outdoor Fun/nature Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Bayview Glen Day Camp

Bayview Glen Day Camp

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Since 1962, and situated in the heart of the city, we have created unforgettable Summer memories for thousands of boys and girls, as one of Toronto's longest-running, most comprehensive camps.

Bayview Glen Camp offers programs for children between the ages of We offer enriched and balanced programs for our youngest campers, to activity electives for our oldest campers as they grow, and their tastes broaden.

We are proud to have been voted 'Best Co-Ed Day Camp' by City Parent readers, more than once
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Bayview Glen is currently looking to hire an Outdoor Fun/Nature Specialists for the coming Summer of 2023.

We are looking for individuals to engage our campers with creative, innovative, unique, and inclusive programming for children between the ages of capitalizing on our amazing outdoor space that includes hiking trails, open fields, and a ravine.

This position reports directly to the Camp Director.

Dates of Employment_

Start Date:
July 3rd, 2023 (not including pre-camp training dates)

End Date:
August 18th, 2023

Location: 85 Moatfield Dr, Toronto, ON M3B, Canada

Responsibilities and Duties_
Creating daily schedules and weekly schedules for each age/cabin group participating that allows them to explore the outdoors while having fun
Create daily activities that are time and age appropriate in the outdoors.
Create activities that are fun, silly, challenging and will motivate campers to be outside (geocaching, orienteering, shelter building etc.)
Organize materials and supplies needed to facilitate the outdoor activities, with the help of administrative staff members.
Facilitate activities in a fun, calm, patient, and motivational way.
Taking camper attendance when arriving and before leaving.
Responsible for supervising campers while onsite with our camp program.
Ensure the safety and health of campers while onsite.
Ensuring all Covid19 Safety protocols and Government regulations are being followed.
Communicate regularly with head staff member to ensure awareness of any physical, psychological, emotional and/or medical limitations of campers and/or staff that could affect their safety while onsite
Constantly revamping the daily/weekly schedule as needed based on the groups of campers participating.
Qualifications and Skills_
Must have at least completed Grade 1
Experience in an Outdoor Education setting is an asset.
Standard First Aid Training and CPR
C or higher required.
Comfortable providing detailed and written incident/accident reports.
Preference given to those applicants with previous experience within a camp setting.
As a condition of employment, a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check and First Aid certification will be required.