Summer Camp Counselor

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor

Direct Report: Program & Marketing Coordinator

Position Type: Seasonal

Position Status: Seasonal Full-Time

Location: Mahogany Beach Club

29 Masters Park SE, Calgary, AB T3M 2C1

The position of Summer Camp Counselor requires the incumbent to have an energetic and enthusiastic approach to teaching, coaching and providing care for children ages 5-12 years old. In this role, you will assist the MHOA Programs Department in providing high-quality programming at the Mahogany Beach

Club during the 2023 season. Your main responsibility will be to supervise campers and facilitate a variety of lesson plans and themed curricula including, but not limited to, free play, crafts, games, sports, and field trip activities.

Competencies:

• Energy and enthusiasm: creating a fun, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for campers.
• Coaching and teaching: effectively facilitate lesson plans that give campers knowledge and competency in a variety of subjects.
• Self-initiative: taking accountability and showing a stake in the success of the program.
• Adaptability: overcoming obstacles, and taking proactive approaches to avoid conflicts.
• Organization: creating structure, following a schedule, and being prepared.
• Passion: feeling gratification from creating life-changing experiences for children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Above all else, create a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for our summer campers.
• Lead and assist with activities, crafts, and games.
• Follow the daily schedule/timeline to the best of your ability but have the wherewithal to adapt and pivot when need be.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Create teachable/coachable “lightbulb” moments for the participants.
• Maintain an accurate attendance of all assigned campers throughout the day and during sign- in/out.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate behaviours for campers.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians about their child’s experience at camp.
• Attend staff orientation and weekly staff meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education or experience in the following fields considered an asset: o Early Childhood Education o Health and Physical Education o Education

o Inclusive and Special Education o Fine Arts o STEAM (Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics)

• Upon hire, completion, or proof of certifications in Standard First Aid/CPR-C, High Five Training,

Between Friends Inclusion Training, and BLS (Basic Life Saving). All will be provided for successful applicants. o Additional opportunities to complete certifications through the National CoachingCertification Program and Canadian Tire Jumpstart.

• 18+ will be required to complete a Police Information Check including a Vulnerable Sector

Check.

Working Conditions:

• Must have the physical ability to lead and participate in physical sports/games, and other activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during July and August in all kinds of weather. Must provide your own clothing and come prepared, daily.
• Interaction with children, employees, residents, and the public at large.
• Position requires extensive physical and emotional demands.
• Dress for the activity: you are expected to wear athletic clothing and appropriate shoes for the activity.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: $16.00-$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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