Junior Camp Leader Roles

JUNIOR CAMP LEADER ROLES

Department: Community Services Department - Recreation Division

File Number: SV24-169

Location: Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre

Hours: 41 hours per week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, with Tuesdays being 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: $17.50 - $19.11 per hour

Closing Date: January 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM

Applicants are required to select which roles they are interested in applying to via the application questionnaire and may be considered for all positions under this job posting.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

As a member of the Community Services Department, these positions will assist the Senior Leader(s) to provide safe supervision and to organize and implement games and activities for children ages 4 to 17 years.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Represent the City of Belleville in a professional manner with appropriate actions and conduct.
2. Ensure the safety and supervision of the participants and follow all rules and regulations set out by the Department and/or outside organizations.
3. Assist with the development, implementation, supervision and evaluation of the daily activities, to ensure a successful program.
4. Assist with the proper handling and care of the equipment, supplies and facilities utilized, and reporting damage or losses to the Camp Coordinator(s).
5. Assist with the daily cleanliness of the facility.
6. Assist with the completion of the required administrative forms (i.e., accident forms, supply requests, special event forms, etc.).
7. Staff will be required to participate in daily activities with the campers (including swimming).
8. Act as Senior Leader if the Senior Leader is required, if qualified.
9. Supervise participants during the after-hours service, when scheduled.
10. Attend all staff training sessions and scheduled staff meetings.

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

JUNIOR LEADER (GENERAL):

Number of Positions Available: 7

These positions will be general in nature and be associated with a variety of games and activities throughout the summer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum enrolled in High School or equivalent.
2. Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
3. Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.
4. Previous experience working with children.
5. Experience leading children's activities like crafts, games, music, sports.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post secondary education in child/youth related fields considered as asset.
2. Babysitting Course or a Leader in Training certifications is considered an asset.
3. Previous experience as a camp leader or volunteer.

JUNIOR LEADER – WATER SPORTS:

Number of Positions Available: 1

This position will focus specifically on aquatic related sports and activities along with regular camp games and activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum enrolled in High School or equivalent.
2. Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
3. Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.
4. Hold a current Bronze Cross certification.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post secondary education in child/youth related fields considered as asset.
2. Babysitting Course or a Leader in Training certifications is considered an asset.
3. National Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor qualifications.
4. ORCA certification.
5. NCCP Coaching certifications.

JUNIOR LEADER – THEATRE CAMP:

Number of Positions Available: 1

This position will focus specifically on theatre and drama related activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum enrolled in High School or equivalent.
2. Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
3. Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.
4. Previous experience working with children.
5. Experience leading children's activities like crafts, games, music, sports.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post secondary education in child/youth related fields considered as asset.
2. Babysitting Course or a Leader in Training certifications is considered an asset.
3. Experience in theatre either as a participant or work/volunteer experience.

JUNIOR LEADER – SPORTS CAMP:

Number of Positions Available: 1

This position will focus specifically on sports and recreation related activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum enrolled in High School or equivalent.
2. Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
3. Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.
4. Previous experience working with children.
5. Experience as a participant in sport discipline(s).
6. Experience leading children's activities like crafts, games, music, sports.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Post secondary education in child/youth related fields considered as asset.
2. Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, or Swim Instructor swimming qualification is an asset.
3. Babysitting Course or a Leader in Training certifications is considered an asset.
4. Experience coaching/instructing sport programs to children of various ages.
5. Experience as a sport referee or official.
6. Completion of a Leader-In-Training program.
7. Previous experience as a camp leader or volunteer.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Stage 1 – Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled with successful candidates between February 15, 2025 and March 1, 2025.

Stage 2 – Offer letter and Onboarding Paperwork: Offers will go out before the end of March 2025 and an onboarding paperwork date will be included in your offer letter for documents to be returned.

Stage 3 – Start Date: This anticipated commencement of this position is June 20, 2025 until August 29, 2025.

HOW TO APPLY:

www.belleville.ca/careers

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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