Day Camp Lead

Reports To: Recreation and Events Coordinator

Hours: 30-40 hours/week (FT), may include weekends and holidays

Works in conjunction with: Recreation and Events Coordinator, Lifeguards, Tennis Instructors & Day Camp Counsellors

Job Purpose:

The Sarnia Riding Club provides member’s families, adults and children with year-round athletic, recreational and social programs in a unique lakeside setting. The club’s facilities and Day Camp program create an atmosphere for fun and exciting summers for the members and their children. The role of the Day Camp Counsellor is to provide a safe, fun and interactive program for children to attend on a weekly basis during the summer and other times of the year.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

· Foster and ensure a safe, healthy environment for Day Campers and fellow staff

· May be required to conduct educational component for Outdoor Education groups (June)

· Properly greet campers and their parents at the beginning of the day and ensure they are signed in. At end of day, make sure campers are being picked up by the appropriate person and signed out.

· Handle member issues and concerns in an appropriate manner to the best of abilities. Communicate any member issues and concerns with Rec and Events Coordinator

· Ensure Day Campers are attending swimming and tennis lessons in a timely manner on a daily basis.

· Help facilitate and lead the programs that are scheduled for the day and be able to plan and implement extra programming as required

· On a rotational basis, required to take on additional responsibility to ensure that all other staff and programming is running in an effective and timely manner.

· Promote a fun, positive, active and caring environment for campers in a safe environment and model the appropriate behaviour expected from campers.

· Participation is required from all staff for camper recreation swimming

· Be able to work in a team environment but also be able to work independently with little to no supervision

· Maintain, clean and ensure the camp space and camp supplies are neat and tidy

· Should possess strong leadership, organizational and verbal communication skills.

· Participate in staff meetings and report to Recreation and Events Coordinator

· Report and record details of incidents such as injuries, camper issues etc.

· Hours of work may include evenings and weekends.

The Day Camp Lead shall follow all duties and responsibilities listed on the Day Camp Counsellor Job Description. This is a “working” lead position, which means the Day Camp Lead will act as a Day Camp Counsellor as well as covering the following lead duties.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities

· Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate nine weeks of activities for Summer Day Camp program, as well as June PD Day Camps

· Foster and ensure a safe, healthy environment for Day Campers and staff

· Conduct educational component and schedule staff for Outdoor Education groups (June)

· Plan and ensure sufficient Day Camp supplies according to SRC budget

· Oversee part-time and full-time Day Camp staff.

· Plan bi-weekly schedules and organize staff assignments (to be submitted and approved by Rec and Events Coordinator).

· Continuously inspire and lead staff

· Evaluate each Day Camp staff at the middle and end of the season

· Prepare and communicate shift schedules. Ensure adequate supervision for primary and intermediate campers (adhering to budgeted ratios)

· Participate in end-of-season exit interviews with Rec and Events Coordinator

· Handle member issues and concerns in an appropriate manner to the best of abilities. Communicate any member issues and concerns with Rec and Events Coordinator

· Address concerns and conflicts amongst staff members to the best of abilities. Consult Rec and Events Coordinator if necessary

· Ensure Day Camp staff are leading Day Campers to swimming and tennis lessons in a timely manner

Qualifications:

· Experience working in camps and/or with children is considered to be an asset

· First aid/CPR training

· Vulnerable sectors police check

· Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

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

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-31