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.
JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible for day-to-day operations of Camp Connections.
Under the direction and supervision of the Camp Director, the Camp Manager will assist in planning, organizing and implementing 5 week long dynamic sessions of summer camp. The Camp Manager will always work cooperatively and effectively with all FFC-NWT staff and volunteers. The Camp Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of all Camp Staff and maintains a working relationship with all guests and Elders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Input age appropriate camp programming for all sessions.
- Input a multiphase program to include cultural activities, water sports, land games, wilderness activities, indoor activities, and ‘rainy day routines’.
- Accountable for the conduct of campers and leaders, which may include effective discipline measures.
- On duty 24/7 while camp sessions are running.
- Participate in camp take down.
- Includes loading all camp materials and transporting back to town for storage.
- Assist in writing final staff evaluations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement engaging programs for children and youth, preferably in a camp setting.
- Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a camp setting.
- Excellent verbal communications skills, especially in conflict resolution, human resource management (mediation and related training an asset).
- Ability to coordinate staff, and maintain a safe camp atmosphere under various situations and circumstances.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory Child and Family Services Check, as required.
- A valid driver's licence is considered an asset.
- Experience working with persons impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a trauma background, and various behavioral needs (asset)
- Knowledge of Northern First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures (asset)
- Ability to multitask and manage time.
Please provide a Cover Letter & Resume for a complete Expression of interest for this position to:
Email: [email protected] (Job Description available upon request)
Thank you to all the candidates that have submitted an application and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Seasonal
Pay: $32.32 per hour
Flexible language requirement:
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Work Location: In person
