Job status: Seasonal (June 24, 2024- September 1, 2024) 

Location – Lord Roberts Community Centre, various parks and playgrounds in area 

Purpose of the position: Camp counselors will be responsible for helping plan and implement a 9 weeks camp program for children between the ages of five (5) and twelve (12) years old. Will be responsible for the overall delivery and organization of summer camp to ensure campers have a fun camp experience

 Salary:  $15.30/hr

Responsibilities: 

  • Safety of participants are of top priority;
  • Ensure guidelines and procedures are being followed to ensure camp participants are being engaged throughout the day; 
  • Ensuring adequate health and hygiene measures;
  • Assist campers and their parents in a courteous manner;
  • Be adaptable to changing needs of day camp (i.e. weather, location change, staff shortages etc…) 
  • Accommodate varying needs and interests of campers to encourage participation.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The candidate will be passionate about positive youth development, and understand the crucial impact of positive summer camp experiences. Will be a keen, self-motivated individual with experience providing meaningful activities and time with young folks.

  • Previous experience working in a summer day camp setting; 
  • Previous experience working with children; 
  • Decision making skills, effective verbal, written and listening communications skills;
  • Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultural & economic backgrounds.
  • First aid certification would be an asset.
  • Provide a criminal record check and child abuse registry check no more than 6 months old if over the age of 18.

 

Due to grant conditions applicants must be under the age of 30 for the duration of employment.

Please send resumes to: camp@lordrobertscc.ca and indicate which position you are applying for.