Program Facilitator, Spring

at  Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.
At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.
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JOB SUMMARY

Program Facilitators are responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive environment where campers are enabled to develop tangible skills set out in the Tims Camps Program Framework. This is done through briefing, leading and debriefing activities to draw out understanding and self-awareness. Program Facilitators read the abilities of their group and adjust activities accordingly. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring THFC program and wellness standards are followed.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Onondaga Farms operates on land set aside for the Haldimand Tract, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River; land promised to the Haudenosaunee (Hoe-dee-noshow-nee) people of The Six Nations, The Attawandaron (At-ah-won-der-on), and Anishnaabe (An-ish-in-aabe). We recognize this is the traditional territory of the Mohawk, Cayuga (Kye-yoo-ga), Seneca (Seh-neh-kah), Oneida (Oh-nigh-da), Tuscarora (Tusk-ahroar-ah), Wyandot (Wy-an-dot), Mississauga, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Onondaga peoples

• Deliver high-quality, intentional programming designed to meet specific outcomes and develop positive skills
• Establish relationships with youth aged 11-17 that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
• Inspire young people to discover their strengths, challenge limits, and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment
• Encourage camper development through their own processing and readiness, and recognize their achievements
• Provide leadership and guidance to other staff, modeling inclusivity and mentorship
• Identify, assess, and appropriately manage risks and respond to risks, ensuring the safety of participants, guests and staff at all times
• Ensure program areas are organized, stocked, and in good repair
• Ensure participants and staff are properly trained in activities and follow safety protocols
• Contribute positively to the camp team and culture
• Deliver programs in accordance with THFC and accrediting body standards
• Report incidents, and complete the appropriate documentation
• Work flexible hours while campers are present on site
• Support other camp departments as necessary, including but not limited to kitchen, maintenance, and housekeeping