Early Years Assistant Camp Leader - Panorama Child and Youth Camps

Summary

This position assists in the implementation and delivery of active and engaging day camp programming for pre-school aged children (3-5 years). Assisting in the implementation and delivery of a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, the successful applicant will have a positive impact on the children and families involved and be an important member of the community recreation team. The incumbent will assist in ensuring children are engaged and provided with developmentally and age-appropriate programming, while ensuring participant safety and wellbeing throughout.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of safe, successful, healthy and enjoyable programming for pre-school aged children (3-5 years).


• Assists with daily program preparation and execution of planned activities, including off-site trips. 


• Provides learning and guidance to participants on appropriate behaviour during play and activities. 


• Works collaboratively with a Summer Early Years Day Camp Leader.


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


• Ensures equipment and program spaces are safe and sanitary before and after each program session.


• Acts as a liaison between the general public and CRD; providing good customer service and clear communication with parents and caregivers.


• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.


• Performs other related duties as required. 

Additional Information

• Term position anticipated June 30 – August 31


• Some paid planning, training and development time will be scheduled in May and June.

Key Skills & Abilities

• Experience assisting or leading recreational programs for pre-school aged children.


• Leadership abilities, including role model behaviours, along with the ability to demonstrate sound judgement while creating a positive, enthusiastic, safe and fun program environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communications, interpersonal and customer service skills.
  
   

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