Summer Student - Day Camp Counsellor

City Of Kenora
Recreation Division

Summer Student – Day Camp Counsellor

Open Until Filled

The City of Kenora is looking for students for summer employment! This is your chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team of professionals who work hard to ensure the best possible experience for all of our residents and visitors. We take a lot of pride in what we do, and we want you to join us in working together to make our great public services even better.

This position will deliver the programming and activities for the City’s Summer Day Camp program. Duties include developing the activities in conjunction with the Community Program Supervisor, ensuring the safety of children during camp hours and completing all required documentation for Day Camp programs. The position will be expected to respond to enquiries and complaints and provide superior customer service as required.

Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time student in the 2023-24 school year at a secondary or post-secondary education institution and be returning to school full-time for the 2024-25 school season
• Must be available to attend and complete mandatory safety training and orientation
• Experience working with children would be an asset
• Have an interest in recreation and working with children
• Must be able to work outdoors
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Possess good communication skills with ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills & interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Valid standard First Aid or AED training required

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. Length of employment is approximately 8-9 weeks

Starting mid-June

Rate: $18.13/hr

Students will be required to provide the City with a clean vulnerable sector criminal record check and proof of enrolment if successful in a summer position with the City of Kenora.

Please be advised, the City of Kenora may use email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. Please provide an up-to-date email, which is checked regularly, with your application.

Only those that submit full documentation will be considered for an interview. We wish to thank all applicants but advise that only those selected for an interview will be further contacted.

Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.