Seasonal Program Coordinator

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

Seasonal Program Coordinators are key in supporting the successful execution of Tims Camps Programs based on the outcome framework, curriculum, and standards. They provide support with the coaching, training and supervision of program staff to drive the creation of a supportive and inclusive experience for campers to discover, use and develop their skill sets.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Our work at Tims Camps takes place on unceded, traditional Indigenous lands across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Peoples, governed by the Williams Treaty and the Wsauksing First Nation peoples. We wish to recognize the long history of the indigenous peoples of Ontario and show respect to them. In an effort to support our Indigenous youth through the reconciliation process, we are grateful to acknowledge our ability to roam, learn and reflect on these Indigenous lands.

• Establish relationships with youth aged 11-17 that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
• Demonstrate, role model and monitor program standards related to safety and proper use of equipment by all staff and participants in your assigned program area(s)
• Continually assess risks and take action to correct and/or report risks, completing necessary documentation as required
• Assist with coaching, supervising and evaluating staff, including the completion and delivery of performance management process
• Provide on-going, timely feedback to staff, and model inclusivity and other positive behaviours
• Support the delivery of staff training, as required
• Monitor, support and communicate camper issues with the management team
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment which encourages campers to work through challenges, try new things, and celebrate differences
• Work with program staff to ensure program area and equipment are organized, fully stocked, and in good repair
• Coordinate, develop and execute programs in accordance with THFC and accrediting body standards
• Contribute positively to the camp team and culture
• Model healthy choices and emotional maturity for both campers and staff
• Work flexible hours while campers are present on site