Camp Coordinator

A successful candidate is someone who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management and organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and English proficiency. Coding and robotics knowledge, advanced computer skills and teaching skills, are an asset. 

Camp Coordinators should be punctual, patient, friendly, reliable, creative, energetic, and work well independently as well as in a group. 

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Camp Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Training and supervising staff at your location with the help of the Program Coordinator
• Ensuring all emergency procedures are followed by campers and staff
• Ensuring a smooth pick-up and drop-off process at the start and end of each day
• Effectively communicating when parents seek assistance about camp or their children
• Purchasing extra camp supplies when approved by the Management Team
• Managing Counsellors-In-Training (CIT) at your location (if applicable)
• Leading activities with children of all ages when necessary
• Performing duties of a Counsellor in an emergency
• Administrative tasks include completing camp reports, following up on absent campers, etc.
• Engaging parents by providing appropriate and professional feedback
• Modelling appropriate behaviour and creating positive interactions
• Following all daily campsite cleaning procedures
• Carrying out other reasonable duty requests from members of the Management Team
• Attending the mandatory training period for all Camp Coordinators

Note: Candidates must possess current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C from The Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol - or any other agency listed as an approved provider by the WSIB - and uphold these certifications for the period of employment as well as a recent (within the last 12 months) Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector.

Successful Candidates Should Possess

• Previous experience working in a leadership capacity is considered an asset, but not required
• Knowledge and understanding of STEAM related topics
• Inspirational leadership skills with the ability to perform with minimal supervision
• Customer service-oriented mindset
• The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions
• Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to commute to workplace location
• Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized

What to Expect

Although our camp season runs in July and August, we are looking for Camp Coordinators to begin training in late June 2024. This is a full-time, contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.