Camp Counselor
The Muslim Association of Canada
Location
Kitchener, Ontario
Salary
CA$18 - CA$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Supervise children across various day camp and afterschool programs while organizing engaging activities. Maintain a safe, positive environment and handle administrative tasks such as accident and behavior reports.
Requirements summary
Requires at least one season of camp or equivalent leadership experience working with children. Preferred certifications include Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid.
Job description
Job summary
This position is responsible for supervising groups of children in the Day Camp program, including Afterschool, Play Days, Winter Break, Spring Break, Fall Break, and Summer Break Camps at MAC-operated facilities.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise children in day camps and afterschool programs.
- Organize and implement engaging activities.
- Establish and enforce camp rules.
- Maintain cleanliness of camp locations.
- Foster a fun and positive environment for campers.
- Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment.
- Assist with completing accident and behavior reports.
- Conduct headcounts at the beginning and end of each activity.
- Address and manage disciplinary issues.
- Perform daily chores and prepare for activities.
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Qualifications
- Highly motivated to work in diverse roles, including outdoor settings.
- Minimum of one season of camp experience and/or equivalent leadership experience working with children in a community setting.
- Comfortable working outdoors during winter weather.
- Certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid are preferred.
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- Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Understanding of child development, including physical, emotional, and developmental patterns.
- Strong team player with experience in collaborative environments.
- Effective communication skills with students, small groups, teachers, and parents.
- Conflict resolution skills and a positive attitude.
- Strong organizational skills to meet the needs of individuals and groups.
- Ability to work with small and large groups in classroom or camp settings.
- Experience in an elementary school environment is an asset.
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- Commitment to fair hiring
- This posting reflects a current, genuine vacancy within our organization.
- We are committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know.
- We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals from all protected grounds under applicable Human Rights legislation.