Recreation - Day Camp Leader

Friday, December 13, 2024

Help Lakeshore build the best team to serve the residents of Lakeshore!

Position: Day Camps Program Assistant Counsellor

Work Term: June to September

Reports to: Team Leader - Recreation

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Team Leader - Recreation, this position is responsible for providing a fun, safe, meaningful and educational program in Lakeshore Recreation’s Summer Day Camp program for children 4 to 11 years of age.

Qualifications:

• Student at least 16 years of age as of June 1
• Must be available to work the entire term. Vacation requests will not be considered during this ten week period.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• Well-developed social skills and leadership skills.
• Previous experience in a recreation/social/camp environment required.
• High Five Quality at Play Standards (Course PHCD-100) is required prior to start of employment
• Police Clearance for vulnerable populations
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C is required prior to start of employment
• Must be a team player

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of implementing and creating fun, imaginative and safe activities

Physical Skill and Effort

• No special physical skills required.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision and care to children ages 4 years and up.
• Implement the program curriculum as assigned.
• Assist in creating a safe environment that sustains healthy child development through the HIGH FIVE Quality at Play Standards which includes active play, participation and interaction while being a caring and nurturing role model.
• Lead creative, fun, interactive, unique, and diverse program activities that children enjoy and feel welcomed in.
• Promote and engage in physical activity, healthy choices, imaginative play, and skill building opportunities as mandated in the weekly themed curriculum.
• Communicate and make recommendations as needed.
• Maintain safety standard practices as a high priority at all times.
• Be an active team member while maintaining a healthy, fun and safe environment for staff and children.
• Provide information and liaise with parents as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Decision Making and Judgement:

• Work is performed under the general leadership of the Team Leader – Recreation and the Program Coordinator
• Work is performed under the general leadership of the Summer Day Camp Coordinator and Summer Day Camp Assistant Coordinator

Human Resources:

• This position is responsible for the supervision of children ages 4 to 11
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Interpersonal skill to liaise with the parents, children, and fellow staff members in a friendly and co-operative manner.

Internal:

• With Team Leader – Recreation and Program Coordinator to ensure work responsibilities are met.
• With Summer Day Camp Coordinator and Summer Day Camp Assistant Coordinator to ensure activities align with curriculum.
• With other staff to ensure provision of timely information and services.

External

• With parents on a daily basis to provide information on their child.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily works at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre.
• Children’s activities may be both indoors and outdoors.

Control over Work Schedule

• Hours may vary between Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (from 24 to 35 hrs/wk)

As an inclusive employer, the Municipality of Lakeshore is committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need. The Municipality is also committed to ensuring that personal information will remain confidential under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.