Senior Camp Counsellor

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada .
contract . January 26, 2024

Description

Position Title: Senior Counsellor

Location: Camp Bonaventure Red Deer - Grandview Gardens Community Centre, 4510 41st Ave, Red Deer AB.

Duration: June 13 - August 25, 2024

Mandatory Training Dates: June 13 - 27, 2024 (Camp Wide Training), July 20, 2024 (Mid Summer Training/Team Building)

Salary or Salary Range: $17.50 - $18.50/Hour

Number of Positions Open: 2 positions

Posting Close Date: Ongoing, until all positions are filled

Who are we?

As an agency, we focus on bringing inclusive and accessible recreation programming to the people who mean the most to us, our members! We work to break down barriers and adapt to individual and communal needs. Between Friends runs age appropriate, high quality programs and services in our community for both adult and youth participants. One of our most popular programs is Camp Bonaventure, which is a fun, outdoor, pan-ability summer day camp for youth ages 4-17. Activities at Camp Bonaventure include swimming, canoeing, games, crafts, yoga, gardening, and much much more!

What will you be doing as a Senior Counsellor?

As a Senior Counsellor for Camp Bonaventure you will be responsible for direction, supervision, and mentorship of up to 4 Junior Counsellors. You will directly support Junior Counsellors to implement safe, engaging, and inclusive programming for one age group. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all campers in your group including, medication administration, personal care, behaviour support, and programming. This position directly reports to the Team Lead, Programs (Red Deer)

Provide supervision, direction, support, and leadership to up to 4 Junior Counsellors
Implementing program activities for up to 20 Campers, within a ratio of 1:4
Provide ongoing feedback and recognition to Junior Counsellors and ensure that appropriate evaluations are completed in a timely manner
Ensuring all program activities are planned with the highest standard of quality and safety; this will include but is not limited to; age appropriate, variety of activities, adaptable to different abilities, will include extra activities/ backup plans in the event of unforeseen changes (i.e. downtime, weather, facility closure, etc.)
Administering any medications to participants at program; training will be provided
Effectively support campers with additional behavioural needs
Follow up with the appropriate supervisors in the event of any emergency situations

Time Requirements/When do I work?

Training will be held from June 14 - June 30th, with your first day with Campers beginning on July 3rd. Training days are 8:30 - 4:30 PM unless otherwise noted on the training schedule
July - August - work in person from Camp Bonaventure
Monday - Friday, estimated 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Occasional evening and/or weekends may required for training and meetings
Saturday, August 24 - primarily focused on end of summer wrap up administrative duties as set by the Team Lead, Programs (Red Deer)
Mandatory Mid Summer Training and encouraged Team Building - July 20, 2024
Once a week staff meetings, from 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Daily Safety Briefing at 8:30 AM

You might be the person we’re looking for if:

Fun - You look for ways to incorporate excitement and joy into day-to-day experiences. Must be able to participate in the following activities: swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, etc. Previous experience working at camps considered an asset.
Intentional - Your actions are purposeful and value driven. You are a direct and clear communicator. Ability to respond appropriately in high stress situations. Previous experience working with youth, considered an asset
Caring - You welcome and celebrate people with empathy and dignity. You enjoy working with individuals to create supports that work the best for them. Ability to provide support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support.
Easeful - You strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces that remove barriers to access. Previous experience developing and implementing programming, considered an asset.
Safe - You value creating and maintaining safe spaces to promote inclusion and fun!

Requirements:

Must be over the age of 18.
Must pass a Screening Process including a Backcheck search and an Intervention Record Check completed by Alberta Human Services.
Must be able to provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, prior to the start date.
Experience working with people with disabilities and/or youth would be considered an asset.
Experience in a supervisory role and/or summer camp work would be beneficial, but not a requirement
Ability to provide support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter on our Job Board (https://betweenfriends.humi.ca/job-board). This posting will be open until all positions have been filled.

We appreciate all applications, but only those being selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact our Team Lead, Programs (Red Deer) - Steven Wheeler (swheeler@betweenfriends.ab.ca)

Compensation

$17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Let them know!