Temporary Part Time Summer Day Camp Coordinator

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• Create and implement a 7-week Day Camp program for children ages 5-11; overseeing day-to-day operations of the camp
• Serve as first contact for families and other inquiries throughout the summer
• Promote the program in partnership with our Family Services clients
• Responsible for daily camp logistics
• Administrate and ensure all policies, procedures and regulations are followed in keeping with Covid conditions.
• Work with the camp admin assistant to implement details of program
• Ensure effective training, support and supervision of camp counsellors
• Mentor camp counsellors providing leadership opportunities and skill development
• Facilitate daily/weekly staff meetings allow camp staff and volunteers to voice concerns, ask questions, discuss ideas etc.
• Provide orientation and training of all camp staff and volunteers; ensuring that all Salvation Army policies and procedures are being followed on a daily basis
• Make certain that all camp staff and volunteers are aware of safety procedures in case of “lockdown”, fire, or other emergency related situations
• Work cooperatively with the Corps Officers, church staff and volunteers in all aspects of the program
• Open and/or close the facility

• The successful candidate must meet the requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Program
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusively) at the time of intake/selection

• Able to work within a Christian atmosphere and to promote the goals of the program and the mission of the Salvation Army
• Organized, hardworking, dedicated, creative, and possess leadership qualities
• 2-3 years of experience in leadership in a camp setting
• Experience supervising 5+ staff and/or volunteers
• Have own computer with reliable internet connection, as file access and meetings may take place online
• Must have excellent written, verbal and computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom)
• Able to work well independently and as a team player
• Valid First Aid Certificate

HOURS:  15 hours per week (May – June), 30 – 40 hours per week (July – August)

• Valid driver’s license an asset

Successful candidate will be required to provide upon hiring:

• A clear vulnerable sector screening
• A clear internal abuse registry check
• A clean driver’s abstract
• Participate in our online Armatus Abuse Training and Health and Safety training required upon hiring

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.