camp counsellor

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• In/on water
• At heights
• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Staff accommodation provided
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Camp
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
• Ensure safety of rescuers and victims at accident scenes
• Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
• Assist with special events
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Maintain and repair sports equipment
• Prepare reports
• Understand principles of group dynamics
• Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports
• Leading/instructing groups
• Leading/instructing individuals
• Patrolling/supervising activities
• Provide lifestyle awareness information
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
• Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Supervision

• More than 20 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Wilderness First Aid Certificate
• Emergency Medical Response Wilderness Certificate
• International Sail and Power Association (ISPA) Certified Sailing Instructor
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) Certificate
• Lifesaving Bronze Cross
• National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Transportation provided by employer