Camp Coordinator – Kingston
Hourly Wage: $17.50 per hour
Camp Location:
1212 Woodbine Rd
Kingston, ON
K7P 2X6
Do you have a passion for education and learning? Does leadership come naturally to you? Are you comfortable taking charge? Then we want you to join Camp STEAM as a Camp Coordinator!
The Camp Coordinator is enthusiastic and has excellent management skills. Camp Coordinators work closely with the Program Coordinator and Counsellors to ensure day to day camp operations run smoothly. The Camp Coordinator has a high standard regarding health and safety.
Why Work at Camp STEAM
Monday to Friday work schedule – weekends off!
Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off
Career pathing – get experience in the STEAM fields
Rewards and Recognition
Fun work environment and culture while working with children
Daytime work hours
Future Opportunities
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
- 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 applying for any position with Camp STEAM must have proof of First Aid Certification as well as a recent (within the last two years) 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.