The Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association is looking for a creative, fun, professional and enthusiastic Summer Fun Camp Leader to join our team. Working with the Program Coordinator and Summer Fun Camp Coordinator, leaders will contribute to the development and delivery of outstanding programs and day camps for children between the ages of 3months and 12 years old. Leaders will also be responsible to ensure a safe and clean program site. You will work co-operatively with other leaders and LITs. You will perform administrative duties, supervise and provide feedback to Leaders in Training.
Responsible to: Summer Fun Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator
Position: Hourly contract position at 30-37.5 hours per week, for 7 weeks. Contract will be from June 2018 – August, 2018 (camp runs from July 3 – August 10)
Compensation: $14.25/hour
Key Responsibilities:
Skills:
Position Requirements:
Applicants can submit electronically to beckyb@hvna.ca
or by mail to:
Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association
C/o St. Luke’s Church
1620 Franklin Blvd.
Cambridge, ON
N3C 1P2
Responsible to: Summer Fun Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator
Position: Hourly contract position at 30-37.5 hours per week, for 7 weeks. Contract will be from June 2018 – August, 2018 (camp runs from July 3 – August 10)
Compensation: $14.25/hour
Key Responsibilities:
- In co-operation with the Summer Fun Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator, plan and implement a high quality, fun and engaging day camp program of varied activities, taking into account the age of the participants, outdoor play and safety factors.
- Encourage and support an inclusive and respectful atmosphere for all campers
- Ensure the care, safety and security of day campers at all times
- Supervise and participate in onsite and offsite activities including swimming, field trips, physical activity, experiments, art activities, songs, and games
- Communicate with parents/caregivers of campers on a daily basis
- Provide exceptional visitor experience and customer service
- Provide training, support and supervision of LITs
- Be a helpful, positive and engaged member of the HVNA staff team
- Maintain direct communication with the Summer Fun Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator
- Monitor inventory of equipment and programming materials make requests for supplies to the Program Coordinator, as necessary.
- Attend any specified training related to employment; read and understand all training materials. Attend all staff meetings.
- Maintain safe and tidy conditions at the program site, both outdoors and indoors.
- Other duties at the discretion of the Program Cooridnator
Skills:
- Enthusiasm for hands-on, experiential learning
- Previous experience working with children. Previous day camp experience is an asset
- Demonstrated expertise and interest in providing playful, engaging experiences for children
- Previous experience in leadership an asset
- Specific interest or expertise in the area(s) of science, art, culture, engineering, and/or outdoor learning is an asset (we welcome staff to bring their own programming ideas related to things they are passionate about and wish to share with others!)
- Excellent time management skills, and ability to work both independently and within a team
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Position Requirements:
- Child & Infant First Aid and CPR training - AED trained
- Valid police check
- Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the immigration and refugee protection act
- Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations
- HIGH FIVE® certification
- LEAD certification
Applicants can submit electronically to beckyb@hvna.ca
or by mail to:
Hespeler Village Neighbourhood Association
C/o St. Luke’s Church
1620 Franklin Blvd.
Cambridge, ON
N3C 1P2