Assistant Day Camp Leader - SSI Parks and Recreation

Summary

As an important member of the community recreation team, the Assistant Day Camp Leader will contribute towards active, fun, and engaging programs for children and youth aged 3 to 13. Providing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, along with assisting with exciting out trips, the successful applicant will have a positive impact on the families whose children are in attendance. Get ready for summer fun with this opportunity to play like a kid again!

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of safe, healthy and enjoyable activities, crafts, and games for children


• Provides learning and guidance on appropriate behaviour during play and activities


• Delivers care and support with behaviour management, inclusion, first aid and other areas relating to caring for children


• Assists in leading and supervising children on out trips


• Works cooperatively with other staff members to plan and deliver activities


• Acts as a liaison between the general public and CRD, providing clear customer communication with parents and caregivers


• Maintains a clean and safe environment for children in their care


• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD


• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• Term position anticipated early July through to the end of August.


• Some paid planning, training and development time will be scheduled in late June to early July.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Related experience working with children assisting in the delivery of recreational programs


• Ability to demonstrate good judgement in managing behaviour of children


• Leadership abilities including role model behaviours, as well as the ability to demonstrate sound judgment while creating a positive, enthusiastic and fun environment.


• Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal, and public relations skills and experience are required.

Qualifications

Certifications