Camp Connections is a cultural and adventure based summer camp program open to children and youth involved with social services (between the ages of 7-18) from across the NWT. Camp Connections has been an ongoing project of the Foster Family Coalition of the NWT since 2003.
Please provide a Cover Letter & Resume for a complete Expression of interest for this position.
JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible for engaging with campers and implementing Camp programming. The Camp Leaders will assist in organizing and implementing 5 week long dynamic sessions of summer camp. The Camp Leaders will always work cooperatively and effectively with all FFC-NWT staff and volunteers.
DUTIES
Pre Camp:
- Participate in all staff training.
- Assist in camp preparation and organization.
- Assist in cleaning camp at the end of each session
During Camp:
- Engage with campers at all times; be open, communicative, and supportive.
- Ensure campers are supervised at all times.
- Coordinate campers between activities and events.
- Supervise cabin/quiet time.
- Lead activities with enthusiasm and energy!
- If you are not leading the activity, support co-workers as much as possible
- Practice discipline techniques discussed in training, redirect campers to Camp Manager and Camp Director as needed.
- Ensure incident reports are completed accurately.
- Ensure camper evaluations get completed at the beginning and end of each session.
- Attend staff meetings and debrief with the Camp Director as needed.
- Cooperate and improvise with other staff leaders.
- Help out with additional tasks as needed - there is no maintenance or clean up crew, that is your responsibility.
- Ensure breaks are rotated between staff equally.
- Be flexible ... camp brings many surprises!
- Always remember the most important part of Camp are the kids, make sure they feel that way!
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 19 years of age
- Willingness to live off the grid for the duration of each camp session (7days)
- A valid, Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and work with others.
- Ability to create programming for children ranging in age from 7 – 18
- Summer camp experience an asset
- Enthusiasm and desire to work with children and make a positive impact on their life
- Knowledge of northern cultures
- Experience working with children with various needs is an asset.
- NLS certification (lifeguarding) an asset
- Valid Driver's license.
- Clear Criminal Record
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $28.28 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
Language:
Work Location: In person
