Camper Support Counsellor - FT Seasonal

The Town of Canmore is currently looking for dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic child and youth activity professionals to work with us at our various recreation facilities!

Why work for the Town of Canmore: For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens.  Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview:  As a member of the Recreation Department, the Camper Support Counsellor will be responsible to support the positive behavior of children at camp. The supervision and safety of participants is the number one priority. This position works with staff and parents/caregivers to provide information and assistance with caring for a child’s emotional and behavioral needs. They will assist the day camp counsellors and Child & Youth Coordinator with potential behavior problems/situations that arise during the summer. They are responsible for modeling and demonstrating positive leadership to fellow leaders and counsellors in training while working alongside the rest of the team to plan and implement program itineraries which provide meaningful and age-appropriate activities for children and youth in our community.

This position is for someone who is a friendly, confident, and a team player, with a proven dedication to providing exceptional care and programming for youth. The ideal candidate will have graduated from or be currently enrolled in, a post-secondary program, in the field of education, social work, psychology, outdoor pursuits, adaptive sports, or recreation. A current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR is required. Childcare, day camp, or relevant experience with children with diverse needs is essential.

Core Accountabilities:

• Plan, implement, and support all activities to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of participants
• Support all day camp staff with addressing difficult behaviors, behavior management forms, and finding positive child focused solutions
• Create plans for success with campers and their parents as needed, addressing their strengths and using appropriate strategies
• Assist with evaluating program content and participant satisfaction
• Work effectively within a team environment
• Contribute to creating an enthusiastic and positive day camp environment
• Model appropriate behavior, language, and proper hygiene
• Effective communication with staff members and respective supervisor(s)
• Punctuality and promptness is paramount to support the program’s success;
• Review and follow Town of Canmore policy and procedures
• Embrace our core values and use them as a guide for conduct and decision making. Our core values are:
• wellness, respect, integrity, service & teamwork
• Timely reporting and submission of incident reports as it applies to Recreation “Incident Reports” and Health & Safety Policies, Directives and Codes of Practice
• Be Health & Safety conscious and actively involved in maintaining a safe work environment ensuring the safety and supervision of participants at all times
• Able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions & outdoor pursuits
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Education & Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in the field of education, social work, psychology, recreation or relevant experience.
• A deep understanding of children and their needs
• Knowledge and understanding of positive behavior management techniques.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR level C is required
• Successful completion of a background RCMP/Police Records Check

Experience:

• Experience with children with diverse needs
• Ability to participate in day camp related activities, e.g. swimming, hiking
• Ability to be patient and kind, and firm when necessary
• Ability to speak clearly, inspire trust and confidence and motivate children
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to be flexible and versatile in changing circumstances (e.g. weather, behavior)
• Ability to deal creatively and effectively with challenges
• Strong organizational skills related to program delivery
• Ability to work cooperatively with other leaders, support staff, and parents
• Ability to manage and prioritize a number of tasks at once
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, and professionally at all times

Salary & Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $21.16 per hour
• Temporary Benefits: Health Care Spending Account & Sick days
• Personal development & learning opportunities  
• Positive work culture  
• Work-Life Balance  

Work Schedule:  This is a full - time temporary seasonal position (40 hours), leading camps during the Canmore Summer break from June 17^th – August 23^rd.  The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm.

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word), and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

1. Why do you want to work as a Day Camp Counsellor for the Town of Canmore?
2. What experience, skills, training, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and police records checks.  The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.