Summer Camp Mentor - Toronto, Canada - Immerse Summer Schools Ltd

Description

The pastoral care provided by Immerse is what sets us apart as an industry-leading summer school provider and is an element of the programmes that we value highly and take very seriously.

We are looking for outgoing, friendly and and responsible individuals who are comfortable managing small groups of teenage students from a variety of backgrounds.

You will live on campus and be responsible for ensuring that the individuals in your group are settling into the programme and making the most of the opportunities that the programme affords them.

Mentors should aim to create a 'home away from home' and act as both a responsible adult, and a friendly point of contact throughout the participants' time on the programme.

Mentors are a team of university undergraduate students who have been selected to supervise programme participants, to lead extracurricular activities and to organise evening social events.

Counselors are also assigned groups approximately 10 participants, for whom they are responsible for ensuring the well-being of for the duration of the programme.

As the primary point of contact for the participants in your group you are the main pastoral care provider and report to the Campus Manager within your assigned campus.

Mentors stay on-site in the university and as such, work schedules can vary extensively throughout the duration of the contract.

This a highly challenging and rewarding position and mentors find the more they put into the programme, the more they get back.

• Provide support, information and guidance to participants, ensure they are aware of the programme schedule and participating accordingly.
• Organise prepare and lead on extracurricular activities (ie sports, games, workshops, excursions etc)
• Be onsite each day providing pastoral and logistic support to participants and members of staff
• Accompany students to/from airports, assist them with registration, help with the transportation of luggage to their allocated rooms and show them around the campus
• Assist the Campus Manager with site set up, including classroom preparation, display creation, cleaning and tidying as required
• Ensure that every venue/classroom is cleared of rubbish, and is neat and orderly after ever single event, ready for the next session
• Attend curfew patrols
• Be the face of Immerse Education to students, staff and parents and uphold our high standards of quality, safety and academic excellence
• Ensure the summer programme operates within health & safety and risk assessment guidelines
• Assist with other duties around the summer school as required

• Previous experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, or educational setting
• Background in early childhood education or related field is preferred
• Babysitting or coaching experience in sports or other extracurricular activities is beneficial

• Current or recent student in Toronto
• Ability to pass background checks and obtain necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, etc.)
• Applicants should be extremely organised, efficient and flexible, and able to work in a busy, fastpaced and often challenging, summer school environment
• Adaptability, integrity, enthusiasm, patience and ability to work with children of different ages.
• Be pleasant mannered and personable with a professional demeanour
• Be flexible in working times as early starts/late finishes may be necessary during peak times
• Be selfmotivated to achieve the highest standards in all things, particularly with regards to the quality of experience participants receive
• Enthusiasm to get involved in all activities and ensure participants have an unforgettable experience with Immerse Education

• Competitive pay rate
• Accommodation and meals provided throughout the programme
• Participate in social & cultural activities with the students, including baseball games, theatre trips, and exiting excursions
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills as a camp counselor

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)