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Kiwanis Club of Calgary Kamp Kiwanis
Summer Outdoor Program Leader/Camp Counsellor (June Start)
FULL TIME
November 29, 2024
MULTIPLE POSITIONS
START DATE: June 23rd 2025
END DATE: approx. 3rd week of August 2025
WAGE: $640 per week
The mission of Kamp Kiwanis is to empower youth to explore, think critically, connect with their communities, and to make the most of life for themselves and others. Our mission drives our programming while having fun, being safe, and nurturing growth. Our focus is elementary school students (ages 9-12) as well as Kamp Kiwanis leadership participants (ages 13-18). Kamp Kiwanis was founded in 1951, and offers a summer camp experience at a 100% subsidy for every camper who attends Kamp Kiwanis.
We are currently seeking an energetic and inspirational Outdoor Program Leader/Counsellor to join our team from the end of June until the end of August. Throughout the season you will work closely with the entire staff team to provide fun and meaningful programs to all camp participants and clients of Kamp Kiwanis (see specific job responsibilities below).
This is a seasonal position in an outdoor setting where staff are required to live on-site in provided staff accommodation, excluding breaks between sessions (opportunity to live on site during breaks is available). Staff accommodation includes meals that are provided during working hours.
DAYS OF WORK
Staff will be working approximately 8 days with at least 2 full days off in between. The work days can be long with irregular hours including evenings and weekends. Days of work may shift due to changing circumstances.
COVID-19 (subject to change)
Kamp Kiwanis is committed to following all Public Health guidelines. All Kamp Kiwanis employees are expected to follow the Kamp Kiwanis infectious diseases policy.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform regular cleaning tasks to ensure camp adheres to a high standard of cleanliness Ensure the safety of participants (physically and emotionally) including but not limited to general supervision and problem solving
- Work as part of a team and independently in a variety of outdoor and indoor environments
- Develop and lead outdoor recreation activities (i.e. archery, shelter building, camp wide games, etc.)
- 24 hour supervision of participants including sleeping in the same room or building when required
- Additional on-going development, maintenance, set up and take down of program materials
- Enforce and follow Kamp Kiwanis policies and procedures
- Assist with the rental program when applicable
- Occasionally support food service staff making meals, serving food, and other kitchen duties
- Check in campers and ride the bus with participants to and from Calgary
- Leading and assisting with various summer camp activities (archery, swimming, hikes, camping trips, campfire songs, canoeing, wide games, crafts, etc.)
- Other tasks that contribute to the success of the summer camp programs as needed
- Able to work long days with irregular hours including evenings and weekends
- Willing to live outside the city and on-site during the work week
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills
- Eager to work in an outdoor environment for large portions of the day and night
- Proven track record working independently and in a team environment
- Mature, positive and responsible attitude
- Enjoy living and cooperating in community setting
- Minimum of 18 years of age by start of employment
- Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search (specific to Kamp Kiwanis (employment is conditional upon receiving this)
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C (by start of employment)
- Experience supervising youth is required
- Working towards or completion of post-secondary education in child or youth care, education, kinesiology, outdoor pursuits, recreation, or a related field is preferred.
- Any additional certifications are an asset and may include but are not limited to; Bronze Cross or National lifeguard service (NLS), 40hr Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Paddle Canada Instructor, and any of the Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) field leader certifications
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: $640.00 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Please answer the following questions:
2. Tell us about an impactful memory you have while working with youth?
3. What has been the biggest challenge for you when working with youth?
4. If you could create a job title/role for yourself at Kamp, what would it be? (Magic
Coordinator, Archery Expert, Senior Friendship Bracelet Maker, etc.)
Experience:
- childcare: 1 year (required)
Application deadline: 2025-01-10
Expected start date: 2025-06-23
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