AddressDescription
The Sports & GamesProgram Worker is responsible to plan and deliver a specific camp program activity area Sports & Games. This includes, but not limited to, planning adaptable recreational activities and ensuring the safe implementation of the activities for our campers, children, youth and adults experiencing disability.
Duties include:
- Develop, deliver and evaluate creative and adaptive recreational and movement activities for all camp participants, including group activities, campfires, evening programs and camp-wide programming.
- Promote camper choice, engagement, and adaptability to ensure campers recreational and social needs are positively and safely being met.
- Monitor all program inventory, supplies, equipment and safety.
- Participate fully in all aspects of team and camp life.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Educational background/experience in recreation, education, disability studies, social work, or related programs is an asset.
- WHIMIS 2015
Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing camp sport, recreation and game activities that are safe, fun and accessible to all.
- Previous experience working or volunteering with persons experiencing disability considered an asset.
Skills:
- Creative, patient, empathetic, and adaptable; an outside the box thinker.
- Ability to lead and instruct campers in activities; organized and detailed oriented.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to handle multiple demands under pressure.
- Ability to positively interact with campers experiencing disability, all staff and external contacts.
Final Candidate is required to provide satisfactory criminal record check and Vulnerable Sector Search.
Camp Easter Seal is located at Manitou Beach, SK. Transportation to and from site is personal responsibility. Room and board is included (scheduled weekdays only).
