Discovery Camp Leaders For 2024 Season

CANDIDATES WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF APPLYING THROUGH EMAIL. INFORMATION FOUND ON TOWN OF HINTON WEBSITE AT www.hinton.ca

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Childcare Programs Supervisor, this position is responsible for delivering a daily recreation program for children of varying ages. This position will also ensure that children are engaged in a pro-social manner and participate in activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate for the age group. This position works closely with other camp and municipal staff, community organizations, children, and their families.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure a safe and well-supervised learning environment
• Follow policies and procedures as outlined in the staff manual in all decision making and public relations
• Establish positive relationships and work cooperatively with staff and participants in maintaining a high level of morale and ensuring clear communications
• Attend all mandatory staff functions: training, scheduled meetings, and allocated program times
• Report all minor and major accidents, problems, and disturbances ensuring appropriate forms and filled out accurately and completely
• Assist with the implementation of the Discovery Camp program which includes themes of community connection, mental health/fitness, nature/environment, challenge/self-image, and local field trips
• Relay feedback to the Childcare Programs Supervisor or Childcare Programs Coordinator for caregivers
• Responsible for management of daily ratios, implementation of programming, and communication regarding challenges
• Undertake other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Early Childhood Educator Level 1 required
• Experience working with children in a camp environment is preferred
• Working knowledge of computers and systems
• Valid First Aid and CPR level C Certificate
• Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred
• Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a
• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Welfare Check
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent group facilitation and team building skills
• Provide supervision, coaching, and mentorship to children
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Communicate professionally and diplomatically with children
• Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures for program development involving children
• Provide a service-oriented focus with staff, volunteers, agencies (local and provincial), customers, and the public
• Flexibly and creatively adopt new ways of doing things
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently
• Able to work as a reliable team member
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions

WORKING CONDITIONS

Details pertaining to the physical demands of the position can be found in the Physical Demands Analysis and Job Hazard Assessment with Health & Safety.

Hours

Able to work flexible shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends as required.

Physical Effort

Providing childcare activities. Energetic, interactive labour provision with varying levels of physical effort, including moderate lifting (up to 10 kg), sitting, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, driving, carrying.

Travel

Some travel to field sites within and outside the Town under various road and weather conditions. Must maintain alertness and respond appropriately using defensive driving skills in various conditions (traffic, weather, distractions).

Work Environment

Performance of duties entails program coordination for youth in public spaces, indoors and outdoors (seasonally), and field trips offsite. Significant exposure to the public in a service provision capacity. Limited to moderate exposure to office environments. Potential exposure to biohazards.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Ensure the Town of Hinton health and safety policies, procedures, directives, and safe work practices are followed in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Actand Regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Salary: From $20.77 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-06-03