Summer Camp Counselor

This full time position is key to Hopes Promise Respite's ongoing commitment to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Summer Camp Lead provides direct supervision for participants at our seasonal day camp program based in the Atco area and at activities in the community. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm.

Summer camp staff create positive, nurturing relationships with children, while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers. The team promotes and supports the potential of all program participants in and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall camp experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Plans, prepares and implements daily activities for groups of 16-30 children.
• Creates innovative games and activities to keep children engaged.
• Works to teach a variety of activities, aiding in the supervision of all activities, including field trips, leading games and any other small or large group activities
• Establishes relationships with children and their parents.
•Engages each camper by name and communicate with them to ensure quality, fun, and a safe experience.
• Delegates and coordinates activities as leader of a team of senior and junior counselors.
• Coaches and guides counselors and children during all activities throughout the day
• Effectively communicates groups needs with camp leadership
• Effectively communicates daily happenings and incidents to parents of campers
• Maintains group backpack including group binder, camper
information sheets, necessary medications when off site, and first aid kit
• Handles all behavior, medical, and other incidents within their group, requesting assistance from camp leadership when necessary.
• Responsible for scheduling group counselor to swim with group daily • Embraces camp
traditions and encourages peers and campers to do so
• Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required.
• Adheres and incorporates the organization's values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and  educates members about the HPR mission and goals

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: outdoor living, archery, boating, camping, songs/music, skits, sports, aquatics, recreational games.
• Ability to provide stimulation, security and supervision to a variety of ages is essential. 
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings
• Valid Drivers License