Spring Break Camp Counsellor

Title: Spring Break Camp Counsellor
Department: Xet’olacw Community School
Status: Term Contract
Pay Grid: Professional = $20.90-$29.45/hr
Reporting to: Elementary Vice Principal

Summary of Duties:
The Spring Break Camp Counsellor will plan and organize age-appropriate activities for learning and fun. They will supervise students to ensure they are safe. They will plan, purchase, and prepare snacks/lunch.
Spring Session will be held at Xet'olacw Community School. From Monday March 25th 2024 to Thursday March 28th 2024. With Planning and Shopping dates between March 18th to 22nd 2024.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

• Plan and Organize Spring Session – relevant to age group.
• Purchase and retain receipts for weekly groceries and supplies needed for programs.
• Prepare healthy snacks/lunch.
• Open communication with manager and parents/guardians. Maintain Facebook page with pictures, notices etc.
• Stay within the provided budget for program area.
• Facilitate various outdoor activities such as forest games, hiking, wilderness navigation, orienteering, geocaching, sledding etc. • Provide first aid as necessary.
• Supervise participants on partial day, full day and multi-day programs in wilderness and institutional settings as well as during transit.
• Clean and prep facilities, program supplies, vehicles, etc.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Provide constructive feedback for supervisors, other staff, and programs.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Experience and Attributes:

• High School Diploma
• Special Education Assistant Certification or equivalent an asset.
• Experience working with children between kindergarten through grade 12.
• Computer literate to maintain Facebook, permission slips, etc.
• Budgeting experience.
• First Aid an asset.
• Food Safe an asset.
• Driver’s License – with clear drivers abstract.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector