Senior Camp Counsellor, Special Programs - MacTier - CNIB

Description

Overview

Position Title: Senior Camp Counsellor, Arts & Special Programs

Reports To: Supervisor, Camp Programs

Responsibilities

The Senior Camp Counsellor, Arts & Special Programs will support the Section Head, Arts & Special Programs with the planning, supervision and facilitation of all arts and special programs, with a focus on best guest experience. This role provides on-floor leadership, supports consistent program delivery, and mentors counsellors within the arts and special programs area. This role contributes to program quality and staff development while remaining a front-line facilitator scheduled into programs.

The Senior Counsellor does not hold formal managerial authority but acts as a key on-floor support to the Section Head, helping ensure programs run safely, smoothly, and consistently.

• Provide leadership to the arts & special programs team through mentorship and act as a liaison between the sports and adventure and leadership teams.
• Energetically and inclusively facilitate arts and special programs, including but not limited to visual arts, music, drama, theme days, special events, camp-wide activities, and pop-up programming.
• Support the consistent execution of arts & special programs plans as developed in partnership with the Section Head.
• Ensure guest safety by adhering to CNIB Lake Joe policies and procedures, and the standards of the Ontario Camping Association and Public Health.
• Make and monitor an in/out document for tracking of campers in and out of the respective program area.
• Energetically and inclusively facilitate and support ports and adventure and non-sports and adventure programming, as assigned, and adapt programs so that they are accessible for all participants.
• Provide on-floor guidance, support, and informal mentorship to Camp Counsellors and Junior staff during programs
• Assist in identifying and addressing safety concerns within program spaces and report issues to the Section Head
• Support staff by answering routine questions and assisting with problem-solving in real time, escalating concerns when appropriate
• Assist guests by taking an active role in all dining room duties, including serving meals, meal set up and clean up
• Provide support, guidance and leadership to staff, volunteers, guests, and visitors
• Participate in off-site programs and excursions as required
• Support the set-up and clean-up of program areas, ensuring required equipment and materials are available and properly maintained.
• Report any low materials or issues with equipment to the appropriate program head.
• Alongside other counsellors, fill out the daily opening and closing logs for respective programs and ensure that all program materials are present and in working order
• On a rotational basis, be part of the emergency response team, which includes being on call, present on site and available to respond to emergencies.
• Promote and encourage participation in programs through endorsement of activities to guests
• Maintain documentation of any accidents or incidents and provide this documentation to the appropriate leadership member
• During youth weeks: Camp counsellors will be scheduled to ensure the 24/7 supervision of youth campers. Camp counsellors will be assigned to a group of campers and as a team, will be responsible for ensuring the overall mental, physical and emotional well-being of campers.
• During the spring season: Setting up program areas and ensuring that all required resources are available and helping with small maintenance tasks
• Work as a team member, taking on other areas of responsibility as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills including patience and communication
• Experience and knowledge of teambuilding, initiative tasks and leadership skill programming
• Experience in arts, creative, or event-based programming
• Willingness to be cross-discipline trained on facilitating non-arts and special programs areas
• Current (within 6 months of start date) Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR "C"
• Ability to work flexible hours in a changing and busy environment and work outside for extended period

Experience and Education

• Experience in camp or other recreation programs
• Experience in arts or event planning preferred
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Outdoor work required in this position. Working outdoors may include exposure to weather, sun and heat exposure. May require moderate levels of physical exertion.
• Respects the importance of confidential information while effectively functioning as a team member or working independently.
• This position may require the ability to work occasional overtime/flex time.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic and busy environment, with frequent interruptions.
• Accommodations available at CNIB Lake Joe during operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff member.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.