Activity Leader

Activity Programming Staff

Start Date: June 12th, 2024
End Date: August 30th, 2024
Salary range : $1200/ week - based on experience
Reporting to: Camp Director

About Camp Winston:
Nestled on the picturesque shores of Sparrow Lake in the enchanting Muskoka region of
Ontario: Camp Winston stands as a haven for children grappling with intricate neurobiological disorders, necessitating specialized and compassionate care. Offering a respite from their everyday challenges, the camp provides a unique sanctuary where children can forge deep connections, unearth novel experiences, and cultivate essential life skills under the unwavering guidance of the devoted and impassioned Camp Winston staff.

At Camp Winston, the transformative magic unfolds as campers, often for the first time in their lives; feel a profound sense of acceptance, connection, and security. Here, they can engage without the looming specter of rejection or alienation, fostering an environment where each child is welcomed with open arms. The overarching mission of Camp Winston is to empower these exceptional children, laying the foundation for their success.

Discover more about the extraordinary impact of Camp Winston by visiting www.campwinston.com.

Qualifications:
● First Aid CPR C from St. John's Ambulance or Canadian Red Cross
● Vulnerable Persons Sector Police Check
● Studying in a related field and work/personal experience with children with neurobiological disorders is an asset, but not required.
● Additional certifications as required for different program areas as outlined below.
● NLS an asset but not required

Duties and Responsibilities for Organizing Activities:

Activity Area Description of Duties
● Inventory Art Room during staff training and at end of summer

Art ● Request supplies for purchase from Program Coordinators
● Develop 2-3 programs per session to be run with all cabins that are appropriate for the level of ability of each cabin group

● Inventory Drama Room during staff training and at end of summer

● Request supplies for purchase from Program Coordinators
Drama ● Develop 2-3 programs per session to be run with all cabins that are appropriate for the level of ability of each cabin group

● Coordinate all aspects of the Girls Camp Play during session 3 and 4 in conjunction with the Program Coordinators and the
Senior Staff Team

● Take inventory of all nature hut supplies during staff training and at end of summer

● Request supplies for purchase from Program Coordinators
Nature ● Work with Nature department team to care for all animals and model to campers and staff the proper care of different animals in the nature hut

● Lead Garden programs as required and be knowledgeable about the different plants in the garden- training provided

● Take inventory of all barn equipment during staff training and at end of summer

Sports ● Request supplies for purchase from Program Coordinators
● Develop 2-3 programs per session to be run with all cabins that are appropriate for the level of ability of each cabin group

● Take inventory of all high ropes equipment during staff training and at end of summer

● Request supplies for purchase from Program Coordinators
● Ensure safe operation of all camp high ropes elements and

High Ropes model safe practises to campers and staff
● Inspect all safety equipment prior to each use and report deficiencies to Program Coordinators
● Be familiar with OCA standards regarding high ropes courses and ensure compliance
● Requires: CUI High Ropes Level 1 Training- reimbursed for course cost

● Run all boating rotations and choice activities as scheduled
● Refill the boats gas as needed
● Ensure all campers and staff wear PFDs while on the boat
● Be familiar with OCA standards regarding boating programs and

Boat ensure compliance
● Take inventory of all canoeing equipment during staff training and at end of summer
● Request supplies for purchase from Program Coordinators
● Develop 2-3 programs per session to be run with all cabins that are appropriate for the level of ability of each cabin group
● Be familiar with OCA standards regarding canoe programming and ensure compliance
● Take inventory of the swim shed and waterfront area during staff training and at end of summer
● Request supplies for purchase from Program Coordinators

● Develop 2-3 programs per session to be run with all cabins that
Waterfront are appropriate for the level of ability of each cabin group

Coordinator/ Swim ● Oversee the administering of the swim test and ensure
Instructor compliance from campers regarding swim restrictions as appropriate
● Be familiar with OCA standards regarding waterfront operations and ensure compliance
● Requires: NLS, Swimming Instructor certification an asset but not required

● Take inventory of the music room during staff training and at end
Music of summer

● Develop 2-3 programs per session to be run with all cabins that are appropriate for the level of ability of each cabin group

Qualifications and Experience

* Certifications based on position are as follows
● Lifeguard certification- NLS, First-aid / CPR,
● High ropes- ACCT/ CUI/ Adventureworks level I or II ( willingness to obtain )
● NCCP ( Coaching certificate) an asset
● Varsity level sports experience an asset
● Waterfront staff- ORCKA certification ( willingness to obtain)
● Hike leader certification
● ACMG- ( Association of Canadian Mountain Guide) certification

* certifications must be current. Financial assistance is available upon request and with prior approval. Certifications can be out of province if approved.

Additional Duties:
Along with be responsible for programs, you may also be responsible for day to day camper care which would include the following;

● Care for campers in designated cabins.
● Loving Support:

Counselors will at all times be positive, will create an emotionally safe environment, will plan and set kids up for success and will teach skills in teachable moments. If a counselor cannot be nor do these things in a given moment, they will request a break or switch.

● Supporting campers to have good hygiene by:

• Brushing teeth twice a day for 2 minutes, once after breakfast, once before bed.
• Washing or bathing once per day (hair and body)

• Shaving (if necessary)
• Feminine hygiene (if necessary)
• Washing hands before meals and after using the washroom
• Toileting (as necessary).

As soon as any accident is noticed, a camper’s clothing should be changed. If necessary he/she should take a shower before getting into new clothes. Counselors will be responsible for creating a plan to ensure a camper has the fewest accidents possible, which may include frequent trips to the bathroom.

● Laundry and Clothing:

• Each counselor will unpack one or two children and ensure that all items are labeled. If clothes are not labeled, marking pens will be available to the counselor. At the end of each session, the counselor will assist in packing the campers’ belongings and ensure that all personal possessions are returned to the family.
• Counselors will use the laundry machine to do emergency laundry where appropriate and ensure that no soiled clothing is sent home.

In the event that an accident happens right before departure, soiled clothing is to be placed in a separate plastic bag and the counselor is responsible for communicating that to the parents

● Managing a cabin’s welfare, safety and security by promoting a safe environment and responding to crisis using trained
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques.

● Using collaborative problem solving and negotiation to maximize a camper’s engagement with the program.

• During the hour in which something is planned, counselors should be actively attempting to get their camper to the activity.
• During cabin time, counselors are to facilitate the creation of a plan to engage all members of a cabin in establishing activities which are to be safe and together. Counselors may participate in the planned activity and do everything they can to enrich the campers’ experience through appropriate supervision.
• Counselors will provide support to activity staff whenever they can, to either run an activity, help set up and activity or help clean up an activity, coverage permitting.

Location and Hours
● Cabin Counselors will live onsite from June until the end of August
● Hours will vary during the time of employment at camp.

What We Offer & Our Culture:
● We have a camper first ( Camper Centric) model. We plan our camp with the focus that camper deserve the very best version of camp for themselves.
● We operate the Camp Winston Foundation and its programs with Stability,

Accountability, Reliability and Compassion as guiding principles
● We always act in a respectful and effective manner with all people, in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values Camp Winston
● We uphold a high standard of professionalism as outlined in the Code of Conduct
● We pick up the phone, we encourage relationships and understand that much more can be accomplished through conversation and listening
● We respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations and faiths and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of individuals, families and communities

● We maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal codes and regulations

● We continually seek growth, optimization and improvement to offer the very best care possible to our campers

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $1,200.00 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kilworthy, ON P0E 1G0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person