Camp Inclusion Supervisor – Recreation – Summer Camp

at  City of Markham

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Applications are now being accepted for the above position in the Recreation Services Department, Community Services Commission. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter online by March 31, 2024.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages one of the City of Markham’s Summer & Holiday Day Camps with responsibilities including program planning, program delivery and administration. Oversees up to 150 campers ranging from 4 to 16 years of age, while supervising and coaching up to 15 staff including counsellors, specialists, and volunteers.
Through effective leadership and programming, enables pre-schoolers, children and youth to develop skills, make friends, socialize and build self-esteem. Accountable for day-to-day operations under the guidance of the Camp Director, ensuring camp activities are safe, inclusive and high quality.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Past camp experience demonstrating leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of program planning and child development stages.
• Demonstrated experience developing, organizing and carrying out both regular daily and special programs.
• Knowledge of crafts, sports, music, games and adaptive programming is an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ required
• G2 or above Driver’s license and access to a car is preferred;
• HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development is required;
• HIGH FIVE Quest 2 is an asset;
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Behaviour Management Training or Safe Management is an asset
• Computer skills (Microsoft 365, Adobe Acrobat); Registration system applications are an asset;
• Must be able to directly supervise children in swimming pools
• Must be able to work in a variety of work environments i.e. indoors (with or without air conditioning), and outdoors

• Organizes daily camp activities, ensuring programming is adapted to camper needs with regards to safety, hygiene, weather, breaks etc. Participates in camp activities including trips, sports, games and swimming.
• Organizes and assists with set-up and clean-up of camp events, activities and programs.
• Prioritizes child well-being, safety and protection throughout the camp.
• Evaluates situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks.
• Acts as a leader role model, fostering a positive learning environment where people feel included as members of a team and are motivated to work towards common goals.
• Serves as a liaison with parents of campers, reinforcing City of Markham customer service, diversity and inclusion (special needs, ethno-cultural, English as second language, socio-economic).
• Provides regular updates and feedback to the Camp Director and/or Community Program Supervisor.
• Assists with preparing the camp program through training staff, scheduling activities and reviewing and approving all lesson plans prior to implementation.
• Participates in the orientation, training, coaching and recognition to staff, volunteers and counsellors-in-training participants, working in conjunction with full-time recreation staff and Camp Director.
• Provides on-going training, coaching and recognition to staff, inclusion staff and volunteers.
• Provides regular feedback and completes formal performance assessments for all direct reports. May assist with recruitment and screening of camp staff.
• Creates camp program plans including excursions, breaks, swimming, special guests, daily camp activities
• Serves as an ambassador for the City of Markham, liaising frequently with parents of campers. Displays a heightened sense of customer service.
• Controls supplies and equipment inventory for sessions, ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are ordered and received in accordance with City policies.
• Demonstrates the confidence and ability to make decisions independently of peers and in the best interests of the campers. Resolves problems and conflicts effectively as they arise
• Reports all incidents including bussing promptly and thoroughly to the Camp Director and/or Community Program Supervisor using incident report forms and processes. Maintains camp documentation, including registration information, permission and waiver forms, attendance records, incident reports and timesheets etc.
• Completes a full report on the camp session including feedback and recommendations to the Camp Director and/or Community Program Supervisor at the conclusion of the summer.
• Responsible for effective and efficient communication to all stakeholders including parents, campers and staff.
• May be required to participate in daily camp activities with direct camp supervision responsibilities.
• Other duties as required