UNIT HEAD
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About The Position
Employment Type: Full-Time, contract
Working Hours:
Mandatory Pre-Camp Training and Prep: Beginning May/June (Dates TBD)
Mandatory Counsellor Training: June 22nd, 26th, 27th 2024 (10:00am – 4:00pm)
Camp dates: July 1st – August 23rd, 2024 (8:30am – 4:15pm)
*Camp will operate on Canada Day (July 1st), but not on Civic Holiday (August 5th)*
Contract Salary Range: $600 – $750/week
We are looking for enthusiastic and organized Unit Heads to join our Summer 2024 camp team. Unit Heads are integral to our summer leadership team and oversee a group of staff and campers within a specific age group (we call them Units). An interest in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) and/or sports and outdoor activities is an asset, but what we are really looking for are candidates with lots of experience working with youth and young adults, are strong leaders, and love camp!
The ideal candidate:
- Has extensive experience supervising children in a camp/recreation/educational setting
- Is team-oriented and collaborative
- Has experience managing teams
- Will mentor and assist camp counsellors in providing campers with a fun and safe camp experience
- Will maintain excellent rapport with staff, campers, and camp families
- Is understanding of the uniqueness of each camper and staff member and able to find ways to make everyone feel part of the team
Role & Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor a group of staff and campers
- Involvement in operation and delivery of the camp day
- Train and evaluate counsellors
- Communicate with counsellors, camp families, instructors, and members of the Leadership Team on an ongoing basis
- Lead staff meetings
- Liaise between Leadership Team and counsellors
- Manage staff and/or camper conduct as needed
Requirements
- A background or recreation in teaching, recreation, early childhood education, or a related field
- Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role in camp or related field.
- 3+ years experience working with children ages 4 to 14 in a camp or educational setting
- Full weekday availability in July and August and select training days in May and June
Considered an Asset:
- A background or education in science and technology, outdoor adventure, sports, or a related field
- Experience making, robotics, coding, electronics, VR, 2D/3D Design
Additional Requirements:
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C (or willingness to obtain)
- Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (upon hire)
This job may be funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). The SWPP program requires that candidates be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
