Summer Day Camp Leader

at  MidSun Community Association

JOB GOAL:

To assist the Summer Day Camp Coordinator, Recreation Programmer and other Leaders in executing all programming required for our Summer Day Camps and provide supervision and active participation of the children attending our Summer Day Camps.

SKILLS, WORK EXPERIENCE AND ABILITIES:

• Experience working with children ages 5 - 12
• Program planning and evaluation skills
• Ability to work as a Team
• Exercise sound judgement and to manage ever changing priorities with minimal direction
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and listening
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Neat presentation and ability to keep work areas orderly
• Reliable, courteous, and punctual
• Have a great can-do attitude

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Considering or working towards a field geared towards working with Children such as Education, Early Childcare/Childhood Development, Healthcare etc. is preferential
• High-Five Principles of Healthy Child Development-C Certification

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be available for mandatory Staff Training full weekend in June, dates TBD
• One (1) year minimum experience as a Volunteer or Leader with Mid-Sun Summer Day Camps, or a Leader in a similar day camp
• Current certification in Standard First Aid & CPR Level C (must be obtained prior to start of camps)
• Current Police Clearance and Vulnerable Sector check (must be obtained prior to start of camps)
• Minimum age of 15
• A Gmail account for communication and sharing of day camp information

• Help to execute program activities for Day Camp participants
• Assist with set-up and preparation of Day Camp crafts, games and activities
• Supervise Day Camp participants while ensuring their enjoyment and safety
• Participate in games and activities
• Lead each day with enthusiasm and excitement
• Working knowledge of all Summer Day Camp rules and procedures
• Work collaboratively with Leaders, Coordinators and Centre Management
• Aid in set-up and clean-up of activities and facility
• Administer first-aid when necessary
• Attend all weekly meetings
• Responsible for daily sign in/out of children and initial contact with parents
• Communicates concerns or requests to management and other staff as needed
• Communicates any safety or security concerns to management and other staff as needed
• Meets with Canada Summer Jobs Grant Coordinators as needed
• Knows and understands all internal and external Policies and Regulations at time of Camps
• Reports daily to Summer Day Camp Coordinator and RPCEC
• Other duties as required and/or requested