Senior Camp Leader Roles

SENIOR CAMP LEADER ROLES

Department: Community Services Department - Recreation Division
File Number: SV24-171
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: $18.56 - $20.34 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 provide safe supervision and leadership for children and youth ages 4 -17 years with age-appropriate, well-planned out games and activities for their designated camp group and be a role-model and mentor for the Leader-In-Training, Camp Helpers, and Camp Junior Leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the City of Belleville in a professional manner with appropriate actions and conduct.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of the participants and follow all rules and regulations set out by the Department and/or outside organizations.
• Attend all staff training sessions and scheduled staff meetings.
• Assist with the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of the daily activities, to ensure a successful program.
• Assist with the proper handling and care of the equipment, supplies, and facilities utilized, and reporting damages or losses to the Camp Coordinator.
• Be a resource to fellow leaders regarding adaptive programming requirements to better meet the needs of campers with both identified and unidentified behavior and/or diagnosed campers who require specialized programming.
• Ensure the completion and submission of the required administrative forms (i.e. accident forms, supply requests, special event forms, etc.).
• Participate in daily activities with the campers (which may include swimming).
• Evaluate the overall success of the program; submit reports and feedback to the Summer Camp Coordinator.
• Attend all Summer 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.

SENIOR LEADER (GENERAL):

Number of Positions Available: 4
This position will be general in nature and be associated with a variety of games and activities throughout the summer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum enrolled in post-secondary education in child/youth or recreation related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in camps or related environments.
• Minimum of two (2) years/seasons of experience as a Junior Program Leader or equivalent experience working with children in a recreational or teaching setting.
• Experience with program/lesson planning, design, development, and implementation of children’s, age-appropriate activities.
• Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
• Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• Babysitting Course or a Leader in Training certifications is considered an asset.
• Valid ‘G’ Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, or Swim Instructor swimming qualification an asset.
• NCCP Coaching certifications.
• Previous supervisory experience an asset.

SENIOR LEADER – WATER SPORTS:

Number of Positions Available: 1
This position will focus on aquatic related sports and activities, along with regular camp activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum enrolled in post-secondary education in child/youth or recreation related fields.
• Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
• Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.
• Hold a current National Lifeguard Certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years/seasons of experience as a Junior Program Leader or equivalent experience working with children in a recreational or teaching setting.
• Experience with program/lesson planning, design, development, and implementation of children’s, age-appropriate swimming and water activities.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• Swimming Instructor qualifications.
• ORCA certification.
• NCCP Coaching certifications.
• Studying in a recreation, child related field, social services, or a related field an asset.
• Valid ‘G’ Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Previous supervisory experience an asset.

SENIOR LEADER – THEATRE CAMP:

Number of Positions Available: 1
This position will focus specifically on theatre and drama related activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum enrolled in post-secondary education in child/youth or recreation related fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years/seasons of experience as a Junior Program Leader or equivalent experience working with children in a recreational or teaching setting.
• Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
• Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.
• Experience in theatre either as a participant or work/volunteer experience.
• Experience coaching/instructing sport programs to children of various ages.
• Experience with program/lesson planning, design, development, and implementation of children’s, age-appropriate activities.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Previous supervisory experience an asset.

SENIOR LEADER – SPORTS CAMP:

Number of Positions Available: 1
This position will focus specifically on sports and recreation related activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum enrolled in post-secondary education in child/youth or recreation related fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years/seasons of experience as a Junior Program Leader or equivalent experience working with children in a recreational or teaching setting.
• Hold a current Standard First Aid and C.P.R. certification.
• Hold the High Five, Healthy Child Development certification.
• Experience as a participant in sport discipline(s).
• Experience coaching/instructing sport programs to children of various ages.
• Experience with program/lesson planning, design, development, and implementation of children’s, age-appropriate activities.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

• NCCP Coaching certifications.
• Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, or Swim Instructor swimming qualification is an asset.
• Experience as a sport referee or official.
• Previous supervisory experience an asset.

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 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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