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Job Details: Day Camp Counsellor
| Open Date | Oct 18 2023 - 08:55:00 AM | Close Date | Jan 29 2024 - 12:00:00 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Position Title | Day Camp Counsellor | Posting Type | Recreation, Youth and Culture |
| Posting Status | Active | Position Length | Casual |
| Department Group | Recreation, Youth, and Culture Division | Hours per Week | |
| Department | Corporate Services - Recreation, Culture and Youth Services Division | Openings | 20 |
| Education | High School | Company | City of Orillia |
| Location | Orillia | Competition | 24-09 |
| Salary Range | $17.00 per hour |
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Corporation of the City of Orillia has twenty (20) openings for a summer contract position of Day Camp Counsellor in the Recreation, Youth, and Culture Division.
DUTIES
- Assist in the development, implementation and supervision of their specific camp activities.
- Plan and lead quality day camp programs as well as create a fun and safe camp experience.
- Knowledge of and ability to instruct, arts and crafts, games, songs, environmental activities, and physical activities for children and peers.
- To ensure that the needs of each camper in your activity group are being met on a daily basis.
- Deal with and respond to emergency situations.
- Must attend all staff meeting and training sessions as scheduled.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a day camp environment is an asset.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and judgment skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C required.
- High Five PHCD.
- Quest 2 and other related certifications are considered an asset.
There is a High Five PHCD course being offered on January 28, 2024. To register, please go to:
http://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/cityoforillia/Activity_Search/65771
Hiring Day will be held on Saturday, February 17 and from 8:30am-2:00pm for successful applicants. You will be contacted directly if you are invited to attend one of these days. This day requires mandatory attendance to be considered for the position.
Work hours vary up to 40 hours per week and may include evening and weekend shifts. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an acceptable and current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check at their own expense prior to the employment commencement date.
Compensation for this position is $17.00 per hour. Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by January 29, 2024 at noon.
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BY APPLYING ONLINE. PLEASE CLICK THE “APPLY NOW” BUTTON BELOW
Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5.
