Camps Job Profiles

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Seasons

Summer

Job Summary

To assist with the planning, organizing, implementation, leading and evaluation of camp programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation equipment.

Districts

Scarborough

Responsibilities

  • Assists in providing a fun, safe and meaningful program for children.
  • Assists with planning, organizing, implementation, leading and evaluation of a variety of camp programs.
  • Assists with the organization and implementation of camp-wide events.
  • Assists in dealing with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent concerns as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with parents/caregivers, staff, participants and community members to provide program information.
  • Assists with the maintenance of the children’s garden.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 14 years of age.
  • Camp or recreation experience working with children; volunteering and/or leadership training.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To support the coordination, direction, overseeing and supervision of multiple camps and/or facility locations. Specialty Areas: Arts, Sports, Nature, Science, Magic, Pottery, Animation, Cooking, Youth Leaderhip and General Day Camps and Playgrounds. Note: You must indicate your area of expertise to be considered for the position.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office and recreation equipment, First aid kit, automobile.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Supports the coordination, direction, overseeing and supervision of multiple camps and/or facility locations.
  • Directs and oversees the development of camp program plans and schedules.
  • Visits camps to direct staff, ensure programs are safe and follow the Division’s Camp Operational Guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Assists with the planning and implementation of camp-wide activities.
  • Coordinates and assigns staff to camper groups.
  • Coordinates and directs all facility and location pre-camp set-up and post-camp clean-up/take down.
  • Supports the recruitment, hiring, training and orientation of staff and volunteers.
  • Assists with the co-ordination and facilitation of camp staff training and orientation.
  • Plans and conducts staff meetings.
  • Directs and evaluates camp staff in order to support and assist staff with skill and professional development.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Develops and distributes resources to assist staff with their programs.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with staff, participants, parents/caregivers and other community members to provide program information.
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained in a safe working condition.
  • Assists with the integration and support of campers with special needs.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience directing, planning and administering recreational programs or camps for children.
  • Post secondary education in recreation or related field or related technical training/certification would be an asset.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license and use of a properly insured automobile.
  • Ability to direct staff
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To ensure the care and maintenance of the grounds, buildings, supplies and equipment at the camp location.

Machines and Equipment Used

Cleaning, recreation and various office equipment, first aid kit.

Districts

North York

Responsibilities

  • Ensures the care and maintenance of the grounds, buildings, supplies and equipment at the camp location.
  • Ensures the camp buildings and grounds meet health and safety standards.
  • Assists in the training, direction and evaluation of part-time camp maintenance staff.
  • Ensures that equipment and supplies are ordered, inventoried and maintained in a safe working condition.
  • Communicates with site and facility operations/caretaking staff regarding building and grounds related matters.
  • Interacts with parents/caregivers, staff and participants to provide program information.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns and comply with Divisional/City policies and procedures.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Ensures staff adherence to all policies and safety guidelines as outlined in Division guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Knowledge of camp equipment and supplies.
  • Previous experience in a camp setting is preferred.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To plan, develop, implement, lead and evaluate a variety of camp programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office and recreation equipment, First aid kit, wading pool kit, recreation equipment.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Provides a fun, safe and meaningful program for children aged 3 – 12 years.
  • Plans, develops, leads and evaluates a variety of camp programs.
  • Organizes, implements and oversees activities and events.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and parent concerns as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Ensures equipment is available and in safe working condition.
  • Maintains children’s garden.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Interacts with staff, participants, parents/caregivers and other community members/agencies to provide program information.
  • Works in alternate locations to cover staff absenteeism.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Previous camp or recreation experiences working with children preferred.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To organize, distribute and control camp supplies and equipment to ensure a safe and efficiently run camp program.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

North York

Responsibilities

  • Organizes, distributes and controls camp supplies and equipment.
  • Ensures camp equipment and supplies are available and maintained in safe working condition.
  • Distributes, controls and stores program equipment and supplies.
  • Assists with ordering of supplies and inventory reports.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Assists with the implementation of special events.
  • Interacts with parents/caregivers, staff and participants to provide program information.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Previous experience in a camp setting is preferred.
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To plan, organize, direct, administer and oversee safe and enjoyable camp programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office and recreation equipment, First aid kit.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, directs, administers and oversees camp programs.
  • Directs and oversees the development of camp program plans and schedules to ensure they are age appropriate as well as incorporate the principles of healthy child development (HIGH FIVE®).
  • Assists with the planning and implementation of camp-wide activities.
  • Coordinates and assigns staff to camper groups.
  • Coordinates and directs all facility and location pre-camp set-up and post-camp clean-up/take down.
  • Supports recruitment, hiring and training of staff and volunteers.
  • Assists with the co-ordination and facilitation of camp staff training and orientation.
  • Plans and conducts staff meetings.
  • Provides ongoing direction and feedback (verbal and written) to camp staff in order to support and assist staff with skill and professional development.
  • Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program.
  • Develops and distributes resources to assist staff with their programs.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns/inquiries as outlined in the Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Interacts with staff, participants, parents/caregivers and other community members to provide program information.
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained in a safe working condition.
  • Assists with the integration and support of campers with special needs.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience working with parents and other stakeholders.
  • Experience directing, planning and administering recreational programs or camps for children.
  • Post secondary education in recreation or related field, or related technical training would be an asset.
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
  • Ability to direct staff
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To assist the Camp Director with the planning, organization and administration of a safe and enjoyable camp program.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office and recreation equipment, first aid kit

Districts

Etobicoke/York, North York

Responsibilities

  • Assists other senior camp staff with developing weekly program schedules.
  • Assists with planning and coordinating camp activities.
  • Assists with the coordination and facilitation of camp staff training and orientation.
  • Schedules and coordinates the camp busing schedule and bus stop monitors.
  • Plans and conducts staff meetings.
  • Assists with the development and implementation of all training and orientation sessions for camp staff.
  • Assists with the recruitment, hiring, evaluation and leadership development of all staff and volunteers.
  • Assists the Director with administration tasks necessary to support the program.
  • Evaluates camp staff in order to support and assist staff with professional and skill development.
  • Ensures staff adherence to Divisional Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Coordinates the location and facility pre camp set-up and post camp clean-up and take down.
  • Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing communication with other program staff.
  • Interacts with staff, participants and parents/caregivers to provide program information.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained in safe working condition.
  • Assists with the assessment, placement and support of special needs campers.
  • Ensures staff follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience directing, planning and administering recreational programs or camps for children.
  • Experience directing staff.
  • Post secondary education in recreation or related field is preferred.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To plan, organize, direct and administer safe and enjoyable specialty camp programs.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office and recreation equipment, automobile, first aid kit

District(s)

Etobicoke/York, North York

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, directs and administers specialty camp programs.
  • Directs the development of program plans.
  • Directs and assists staff with planning and coordinating camp activities.
  • Directs coordination and facilitation of camp staff training and orientation.
  • Schedules and coordinates the camp busing schedule and bus stop monitors.
  • Plans and conducts staff meetings.
  • Assists with the recruitment, hiring and training of all staff and volunteers.
  • Evaluates, verbally and in writing, camp staff in order to support and assist staff with professional and skill development.
  • Ensures staff adherence to Divisional Policies and Procedures.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Oversees location and facility pre camp set-up and post camp clean-up/take down.
  • Interacts with staff, participants and parents/caregivers to provide program information.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent concerns as outlined in Division policies and procedures.
  • Ensures supplies and equipment are ordered and maintained in safe working condition.
  • Ensures staff follow the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience directing, planning and administering recreational programs or camps for children.
  • Experience in directing staff.
  • Post secondary education in recreation or related field is preferred.
  • A minimum class “G” driver’s license as required.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To plan, organize, implement and lead a safe and enjoyable specialty camp program. Specialty Area: Arts (Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Art), Sports, Nature, Science, Magic, Pottery, Animation, Cooking, Youth Leadership. Note: You must indicate your area of expertise to be considered for this position.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation equipment and various office equipment.

District(s)

All

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, implements and leads a specialty camp program area that is age appropriate and incorporates the principals of healthy child development (HIGH FIVE®).
  • Provides resources for other staff to assist them in incorporating specialty programs and workshops for their camp groups.
  • Provides set-up and take down of equipment.
  • Interacts with parents/caregivers, staff and participants to provide program information.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns as outlined in divisional policy and procedures.
  • Assists with the direction and monitoring of campers at assigned bus stops.
  • Ensures equipment and supplies are available and meet Health and Safety standards.
  • Assists with planning and implementation of special events.
  • Assists in the evaluation of the specialty program and make program recommendations.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience planning organizing and implementing specialty programs for children.
  • Extensive experience and technical training/certification in the specialty area.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
  • Must produce original current Emergency First Aid (Leaders) or Standard First Aid (Coordinators) with CPR-C as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To assess, treat and follow-up on injuries and all other health issues relating to campers and staff.

Machines and Equipment Used

First aid kit, recreation and various office equipment.

Districts

North York

Responsibilities

  • Assesses treats and follows-up on injuries and all other health issues relating to campers and staff.
  • Completes and maintain camper and staff medical records and reports.
  • Ensures medical equipment, supplies and first aid kits are available and maintained in a safe condition.
  • Communicates with parents/caregivers regarding accidents and injuries.
  • Facilitates first aid training for part-time camp staff.
  • Interacts with parents/caregivers, staff and participants to provide program information.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures.
  • Performs administration tasks to support the program.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Knowledge of Divisional and City Policies and Procedures including: administration of medication, first aid kits, needles, sharps and biohazardous disposal, participant accident and incident reports, communicable diseases and cross contamination.
  • Practical first aid experience with children is preferred.
  • Previous day camp experience is desirable.
  • Previous camp and/or office experience is desirable.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

Job Summary

To plan, organize, coordinate, implement and conduct leadership development programs for participants to learn leadership theory and develop leadership skills.

Machines and Equipment Used

Various office and recreation equipment, automobile, first aid kit.

Districts

All

Responsibilities

  • Plans, organizes, coordinates, implements and conducts the theoretical component of the Leadership Development program.
  • Coordinates the selection and evaluation of program participants.
  • Coordinates and monitors placements for participants in recreation programs for practical experience and training.
  • Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
  • Interacts with staff to provide program information.
  • Assists in the publicity and promotion of the leadership program.
  • Assists in the evaluation of the leadership program and makes program recommendations.
  • Takes action to deal with incidents, problems, emergencies and parent/caregiver concerns as outlined in Divisional policy and procedures.
  • Interacts with parents/caregivers, staff and participants to provide program information.
  • Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

  • Must be minimum 16 years of age.
  • Experience working with youth.
  • Degree or diploma in recreation or related field is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and use of a car is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a camp setting is preferred.
  • Must attend and successfully complete related mandatory and in-service training sessions (NEO – New Employee Orientation).
  • Must produce original current Standard First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the WSIB.
  • You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario’s Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.