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Job Description:
The purpose of this position is to assist in executing the YMCAs Urban Adventure Summer Day Camp in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. This program is offered at a YMCA program site, with excursions throughout Moose Jaws community. We are looking for an enthusiastic, attentive camp counselor to lead, support, and motivate campers as they enjoy all that the camp has to offer. The camp counselor will lead group events, monitor campers and respond to incidents, such as behavioral problems or accidents, and discuss camper participation and concerns with parents and other camp staff members. You should be positive, proactive, and caring while focusing on giving campers a fun, safe camp experience.
Responsibilities:
This position will work 35 hours/ week, Monday-Friday with 7 hours a day.
-Developing, supervising, and participating in camp-wide programming activities with campers of different ages
- Building relationships and providing safe and caring environments to registered campers
- Comply with all YMCA Child Protection policy and procedures, and complete all Child Protection training as required
-Communicating program successes and activities to program participants, their family, and throughout the Y network
Requirements:
- Ability to build relationships and work with youth is an asset, especially those with challenging behaviours
- Must obtain an original criminal record check before starting work (dated within 3 months of hire)
- Valid Driver's License & Must have updated CPR and First Aid upon start date
Working Conditions:
- Working outside in the summer months and in Moose Jaws community
- Need to be flexible and collaborative on a team
Type Of Clients
- Children