Job Title: Day Camp Section Coordinator (Summer Employment Opportunity)
Supervisor: Camp Director
Dates: June 4-Aug 26
Hours of work: June: Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 4:30
July/Aug: Monday through Friday 9:00-5:00

Job Summary:

Each Section Coordinator is responsible for the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities for a particular age group of campers: Rabbit Rangers (ages 6 & 7), EcoQuest (ages 8-10), and Fox Bay (ages 11-13). Each Coordinator develops innovative nature programming, plans and implements training sessions for volunteer counsellors and supervises them in the delivery of activities with the campers.

Duties

• Create theme-based recreational and educational day camp programs for school-age children and youth
• Oversee the implementation of all the camp activities while watching for the safety and well-being of all program participants
• Plan and implement training sessions for volunteer counsellors
• Supervise and guide volunteer counsellors
• Maintain cleanliness and order of camp space and other camp facilities
• Communicate with parents to assess the quality of their child’s experience
• Evaluate camp counsellors on their job performance
• Prepare a final report at the end of camp
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• University/college student working towards a degree/diploma in education, recreation, or other related field
• Experience planning and implementing recreational/educational programs
• Experience in a supervisory role
• Extensive experience working with children in a camp, classroom or school-age day care setting
• A strong interest in working with children and in environmental education
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License and daily access to a vehicle

Assets

• CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Background in natural or cultural history
• Experience and/or certification in canoeing, kayaking, archery
• National Lifeguard certification

Apply online only: https://fortwhyte.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=16 Deadline: Feb.25, 2018