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HIRING: CAMP COUNSELLORS

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Briefing with other staff members:
- Coordinating and scheduling recreational and other types of activities;
- Reading a list of campers to ensure they are all accounted for; and
- Discussing rules and regulations.
Greeting new campers as they arrive to the facilities:
- Introducing campers to each other and to staff members;
- Explaining facility rules and safety procedures;
- Greeting parents and guardians; and
- Answering all questions and inquiries in a direct and polite manner.
Managing the operation of recreational facilities:
- Explaining safety rules and procedures;
- Demonstrating the use of equipment; and
- Supervising the proper use of equipment by campers.
Monitoring campers to ensure their safety:
- Enforcing safety procedures and rules;
- Assessing emergencies in a timely manner;
- Administering first aid when necessary; and
- Contacting medical assistance when required.
Organizing and leading activities for campers:
- Explaining the rules of a game or recreational activity and dividing campers into teams when needed;
- Promoting participation and encouraging teamwork among campers; and
- Supervising the proper development of the activity.
Providing individual counsel and support to each camper:
- Monitoring each camper's individual development;
- Speaking and interacting with campers; and
- Providing encouragement to each camper.

DAILY TASKS

Briefing with other staff members.
Coordinating, scheduling, implementing, and leading daily activities that are age-appropriate.
Explaining activities to campers and encouraging them to participate.
Monitoring activities to ensure supervision and safety at all times.
Explaining and demonstrating the use of specialized equipment.
Providing counsel and advice to campers.
Assessing emergencies and responding in a timely manner.,
Model good behaviour for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness.
Interact with parents / guardians in a professional and polite manner.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent physical condition and stamina:
- Participating in physical activities and sports;
- Enduring days of constant activities; and
- Helping campers during activities.
- General mobility including, but not limited, to walking, kneeling, and standing.
Strong observational and awareness skills:
- Being capable of monitoring the activities of several campers at the same time;
- Identifying and responding to the individual needs of each camper;
- Looking out for possible hazards or safety violations; and
- Notificing emergencies as soon as they happen.
Good interpersonal and communication skills:
- Being capable of conveying clear instructions to campers;
- Explaining in a clear and calm manner safety procedures and rules;
- Providing counsel and advice to campers; and
- Being able to explain emergencies and injuries to medical personnel in a clear and concise manner when needed.
Excellent teamwork, conflict-resolution, and leadership skills:
- Being capable of calling out infractions in a respectful yet authoritative manner;
- Acting as a mediator between campers in case of conflict;
- Being able to work as part of a team;
- Assisting other staff members when necessary; and
- Relaying instructions and responsibilities to teammates.
Good stress management and decision-making skills:
- Being capable of reacting to emergencies in a calm manner;
- Assessing emergencies according to established procedures; and
- Requesting medical asssitance for serious injuries.
- High levels of reliability, honesty, and integrity.

What is a Camp Counsellor?

Camp Counsellors plan, organize, implement, and lead age-appropriate activities for children. Activities generally include arts and crafts, sports, nature, songs, and an element of education. Aside from leading children through activities, camp counsellors are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of campers. Camp Counsellors usually have a knack for creating an accepting, positive, and wholesome environment.

Camp Counsellors can be between 15 to 30 years old. In addition, Camp Counsellors must have (1) First Aid Certification with CPR and AED AND a (2) clear Police Clearance Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. The best Cam Counsellors have a passion for working with children, strong communication skills, and are able to multi-task.

Send your RESUME to MARY JOE AISSA at (780) 710 - 6328 or vicepres.asif@gmail.com for more information.