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Summer Student - Tillsonburg, Canada - Town of Tillsonburg

Town of Tillsonburg Tillsonburg, Canada

1 month ago

Full time

Description

Lead Hand - Summer Camp

Town of Tillsonburg is looking for an enthusiastic Summer Camp Lead Hand that will be responsible for the development and delivery of Summer Camp at the Community Centre with the major job focus on Summer Camp, health club facility attendant, dance program and youth activities support in the spring.
This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined pension plan.
Start date: May 27, 2024.
End date: August 30, 2024.
The hourly rate: $18.00.
Weekly hours: 40.
Openings: 1
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply prior to the end of the business day on Friday February 16, 2024.

Responsibilities:

May – June

Program Development: Create all aspects of the Youth Summer Camp program including:
- Developing 9 weeks of Program Guidelines and Daily Program Schedules.
- Training and Development: Support Recreation Supervisor and Active Living Coordinator in Youth Leaders staff training.

July – August

Staff Supervision: Monitors staff performance, maintains high morale at camp using motivational strategies and enthusiasm toward staff and campers.
Staff Leadership: Ensures Youth Leaders are following developed Program Guidelines and Daily Camp Schedules while enthusiastically fulfilling their role as Youth Leader.
Organization & Delegation: Displays effective time management skills; meets all deadlines; delegates appropriate tasks and ensures follow through.
Communication: Will communicate effectively and promptly with campers, parents, staff, colleagues and supervisors.
Program Supervision: Is aware of all aspects of the program, including schedule content and staff duties.
Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution: Approaches crisis immediately and with confidence; is able to resolve conflict with or between campers, parents and staff professionally and creatively.
Other duties as may be assigned.
Must be returning to school in the Fall.

Qualifications:

Presently in post-secondary education, returning to school in the Fall
Two+ years' experience in summer camp.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent team building skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Current First Aid and WHMIS certificates.
High Five Certification.
Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Vulnerable Sector Search will be required.

About the recruitment process

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

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