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Position

Summer Camp Counsellor

Do you love working with kids? Are you creative and collaborative, professional and punctual? Do you thrive on being out in nature? Do you have a working knowledge of photography?

These are some of the qualities that Focus on Nature is seeking in a summer camp counsellor for our Guelph and Waterloo Teams.

Job Description

  • $17.00 hourly for 35-40 hours

  • Guelph Contract position from July 2 to August 23, 2024

  • Waterloo Contract position from July 2 to August 9, 2024

Salary & Contract

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the camp coordinator in organizing and implementing the daily camp activities indoors and outdoors

  • Leading campers on nature photography walks

  • Assisting campers in editing their photos and preparing final slideshows.

  • Lead nature and photography-themed games, activities, and crafts

  • Maintain safety and supervision of all campers including upholding ratio expectations

  • Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports and behaviour tracking forms where required

  • Assist with any behaviour challenges and use appropriate behaviour modification techniques

  • Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

  • Positive attitude and a love for working with children

  • Prior experience working with children

  • Prior camp counseling experience is preferred

  • Interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment

  • Interest and knowledge of nature and photography is an asset

  • Standard First Aid/CPR-C required

  • HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification is considered an asset

  • Must be willing to obtain a police check for the Vulnerable Sector

Interested applicants should email their Resume and Cover Letter to Sarah.

saraht@focusonnature.ca