Employment
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Posting Dates: February 2nd to March 17th 2024
Duration: Full-time Seasonal
- June 17 – June 21 (35 hours/ week)
- June 24 - August 16, 2022 (43 hours/week)
Number of Positions: 15+
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $16.70/h
Job Description:
As a Gee-Gees Camps Counselor, it is your responsibility to uphold all camp values by delivering quality programming while creating a safe and dynamic atmosphere for all. Camp Counselors dedicate their summer to providing a fun, dynamic and supportive environment for camp children, youth, and their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)
- Attend and complete all Mandatory Trainings (May-June, June)
- Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
- Day-to-Day delivery and participation of all camp programs and activities (Virtual or in-person)
- Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 5 – 17 in all camp areas.
- Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
- Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
- Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
- Collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
- Plan, facilitate, and lead activities throughout the day and ensure proper clean up of those activities.
- Be in constant communication with your Head Counselor, Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
- Arrive to camp on-time, clean, in the camp uniform.
- Be a positive Role Model
SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Background and Competency in Sports and/or Recreation and/or Leadership Development
- Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
- Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
- Adequate access to a wi-fi network to be available for interactive virtual meetings, trainings, and facilitations throughout the duration of the summer.
- Strong Assets: Experience working in a camp environment and with children
- Provided: All camp staff will be required to take a Safeguard Certification during training.
POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training
- Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
- Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector)
CAMP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gee-Gees Camps offer a variety of programs during the summer including Recreational, Culinary, Leadership Development, and Specialized Sports Camps. Head Counselors are given ample planning time in training and will be expected to plan and execute programs they are assigned to for the duration of the summer.
CAMP PROGRAMS/ COUNSELOR PORTFOLIO’S:
Camp | Skill Sets |
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Multi-Sports |
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Swimmers |
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Dance |
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Cheerleading |
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Culinary |
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Leadership Development |
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Junior Lifeguards |
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Basketball Competitive Swimming Football Ice Hockey Rugby Soccer Volleyball |
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Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]
Posting Dates: February 2nd to March 17th 2024
Duration: Full-time Seasonal
- June 10 – June 21 (35 hours/ week)
- June 24 - August 16, 2022 (43 hours/week)
Number of Positions: 8+
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $17.20/h
Job Description:
As a Gee-Gees Camps Head Counselor, it is your responsibility to uphold all camp values by delivering quality programming while creating a safe and dynamic atmosphere for all. Head Counselors dedicate their summer to providing a fun, dynamic and supportive environment for camp children, youth, and their families. Head Counselors provide guidance and program support to their camp counselor team.
RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)
- Attend and complete all Mandatory Trainings (May-June, June)
- Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
- Day-to-Day delivery and participation of all camp programs and activities (Virtual or in-person)
- Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 5 – 17 in all camp areas.
- Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
- Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
- Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
- Communicate daily with camper families/ guardians with ongoing updates, and overview of the day.
- Lead, collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
- Plan, facilitate, and lead activities throughout the day and ensure proper clean up of those activities.
- Be in constant communication with your Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
- Arrive to camp on-time, clean, in the camp uniform.
- Be a positive Role Model
SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Background and Competency in Sports and/or Recreation and/or Leadership Development
- Experience working in a child-care or camp environment.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
- Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
- Adequate access to a wi-fi network to be available for interactive virtual meetings, trainings, and facilitations throughout the duration of the summer.
- Strong Asset: Supervisory experience in a work-place setting
- Provided: All camp staff will be required to take a Safeguard Certification during training.
POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training
- Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
- Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector)
CAMP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Gee-Gees Camps offer a variety of programs during the summer including Recreational, Culinary, Leadership Development, and Specialized Sports Camps. Within each sector, alongside a passion and energy for working with children and youth, each counselor will require a specific skill set to be successful in their role.
CAMP PROGRAMS/ COUNSELOR PORTFOLIO’S:
Camp | Skill Sets |
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Garnet & Grey Multi-Sports |
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Garnet & Grey Swimmers |
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Dance |
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Cheerleading |
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Culinary |
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Leadership Development |
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Junior Lifeguards |
|
Basketball Competitive Swimming Football Ice Hockey Rugby Soccer Volleyball |
|
Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]
- Posting Dates: February 2nd to March 17th 2024
Duration: Full-time Seasonal
- May 27 – June 21 (35 hours/ week)
- June 24 - August 19, 2022 (43 hours/week)
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $18.20/h
Job Description:
As a Gee-Gees Camps Senior Counselor – Leadership Development, you will be responsible for the ongoing facilitation and planning for all Leaders and Counselor in Training camps. The Senior Counselor leads the leadership development camp initiatives and coordinates camp-wide volunteerism align with camp objectives and individual youth goals.
The incumbent is responsible for upholding all camp values by delivering quality programming while creating a safe and dynamic atmosphere for all. The incumbent will dedicate their summer to providing a fun, active and supportive environment for camp counselors, children, youth, and their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)
- Attend and complete all Mandatory Trainings (May-June, June)
- Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
- Plan, prepare, outline activity schedules for delivery – align with programming goals. Includes any camp-wide leadership initiatives that engage all camp programs.
- Teach specific skills and competencies in job readiness and child-care management. Collaborative Lesson planning and development alongside the camps program assistant and camp coordinator.
- Day-to-Day delivery and participation of all camp programs and activities (Virtual or in-person)
- Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 5 – 17 in all camp areas.
- Mentor and support youth in their camp volunteering, while providing ongoing guidance.
- Provide youth with ongoing support and provide end of camp youth evaluations alongside an individualized camp letter that outlines the campers experience and capabilities.
- Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
- Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
- Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
- Communicate daily with camper families/ guardians with ongoing updates, and overview of the day.
- Lead, collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
- Be in constant communication with your Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Currently enrolled in or successful graduation from a post-secondary program in the field of child and youth development: education, recreation and leisure, psychology, kinesiology, community development, social work, or equivalent related work-experience.
- 2 + years experience working in a child-care, youth, or camp environment.
- 2 + years facilitation experience and providing mentorship to a large group of youth
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to multi-task and maintain schedules.
- Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
- Advanced Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
- Adequate access to a wi-fi network to be available for interactive virtual meetings, trainings, and facilitations throughout the duration of the summer.
- Strong Asset: Supervisory experience in a work-place setting.
POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training
- Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
- Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector)
WEEKLY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Ensure development and working plan to prepare all youth for program and certification success
- Actively communicate and delegate initiatives and activities to the programs counselor to ensure program goals are being achieved
- Guide the program counselor with all aspects in supervision and child-care within all activities.
- Provide tangible tools and tips for youth to put into practice in and outside of camp programs
- Liaison between youth in the program and youth families – relaying all pertinent information or incidents or any concerns regarding the camper’s success in the program.
- Practice safety in every aspect of the position – mental and physical safety of co-workers, youth, and children
Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]
Posting Dates: February 2nd to March 17th 2024
Duration: Full-time Seasonal
- May 27 – June 21 (35 hours/ week)
- June 24 - August 16, 2022 (43 hours/week)
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $18.20/h
Job Description:
As the Gee-Gees Camps Senior Counselor - Integration, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to camp counselors and campers with regards to child behavior, children’s exceptionalities, or special needs. As needed, the senior counselor will facilitate interventions or respond to group needs by fully immersing into a camp program.
The incumbent is responsible for upholding all camp values by demonstrating empathy and care when responding to issues, or when actively integrating a child into their camp setting. Moreover, the senior counselor provides clear behavior management tools and guidance to counselors in collaboration with the camps program assistants and the camp coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)
- Attend and complete all Mandatory Trainings (May-June, June)
- Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
- Collect, and prepare materials and resources for camp counselors align with any notes or prompts provided to camp leadership from a camper family upon registration.
- Provide support in all camp programs by actively being involved in and ready to fill in for any camp activities, theme days, sports, camp wide games.
- Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 5 – 17 in all camp areas.
- Actively advocate for friendly, safe, and healthy camp spaces between campers and peers alike.
- Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
- Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
- Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
- Aid the Head Counselor in delivering feedback to camper families regarding their ongoing behaviour management plan.
- Lead, collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
- Be in constant communication with your Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Currently enrolled in or successful graduation from a post-secondary program in the field of child and youth development: education, recreation and leisure, psychology, social work, Individual Education Programs (IEP’s), or equivalent related work-experience.
- 2 + years experience working in a child-care, youth, or camp environment.
- 1 + years working with vulnerable groups, children, and youth with exceptionalities.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to multi-task and maintain schedules.
- Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
- Advanced Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
- Adequate access to a wi-fi network to be available for interactive virtual meetings, trainings, and facilitations throughout the duration of the summer.
- Strong Asset: Supervisory experience in a work-place setting.
- Strong Asset: Safe talk Certification
POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training
- Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
- Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector)
WEEKLY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Ensure development and working plan to prepare all counselors for behaviour management success
- Actively communicate and a variety of tools to prepare counselors and campers for growth.
- Gain insights into all camp programs and their success, ensure necessary support is being given to individual camp programs regarding camper health.
- Provide tangible tools and tips for campers to put into practice in and outside of camp programs
- Practice safety in every aspect of the position – mental and physical safety of co-workers, youth, and children
Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]