Day Camp Counsellor is responsible for daily supervision of an assigned group of children as well as weekly program development and implementation.
Job Overview:
- Ensure child safety while at camp.
- Involve children in a variety of activities.
- Foster healthy child development in children attending camp.
- Greet Children and parents.
- Participate and supervise children during all activities and during times of transition.
- Daily supervision for day camp children at all times.
- Assist supervisors in the development and implementation of daily and weekly activities and program specials.
- Complete weekly camper calls.
- Provide feedback to parents on daily basis.
- Assist with meal preparation and cleanup.
- Mentor Counselors-In-Training (CITs).
- Abide by policies and guidelines that are defined in the Staff Handbook and Bingemans’ Day Camp Policies and Procedures.
- Comply with relevant health and safety laws as they apply under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Regulations and the WHMIS Regulations.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Day Camp Supervisor and/or Coordinator.
Job Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age at minimum.
- Currently enrolled in High School or a Post-Secondary program at College or University.
- Emergency First Aid and CPR C or higher.
- High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development training required.
- Experience in program delivery for children preferred.
- Previous Day Camp Counsellor experience preferred.
- Police Record Check required (criminal background check).
- Must be able to swim.
- Must be willing to attend High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development training if not already trained.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge on special needs/behavioral children.
- High energy level required to keep staff and children motivated.
- Ability to walk around the park and participate in activities with campers.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
- Alertness to monitor the safety of the children at all times.
- High energy level required to keep staff and children motivated.
- Ability to handle the stress and the high mental demands of working with a high number of children.
- Hours: Monday to Friday – June 29th, 2020- September 4th, 2020.
- Start Time: Between 7:30 am and 8:30 am.
- End Time: Counselors are required to continue working until the Supervisor/Coordinator decides (between 4:30pm and 5:30pm)
- Indoor and outdoor environment, Waterpark.
- Various camps available: We have Day Camp, Sports Camp, Arts Camp, Paintball Camp, Chef Camp, Eco Camp, Gaming 101 Camp, Bowling Camp Minecraft Camp and Canoeing Camp this year.
Being a part of the Bingemans family welcomes you to be a member of the Attractions Ontario Program, discounts at Kingpin Bowlounge, Kingpin Cambridge Bowling, Funworx, Big Splash and more!
Bingemans welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Please apply at bingemans.com/employment or send your resume directly to jobs@bingemans.com
(Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email).
Pay rate: $14.00/hour
