Assistant Camp Director — Camp McLean

TERM: July 1 – August 23, 2024. This position is a full-time 8 week commitment.

Tasks & Responsibilities:  

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting the planning and implementation of staff training.
• coordinating all camp program activities, materials, staff duties, safe program development.
• Ensuring a variety of methods for age appropriate outdoor activities.
• Providing registration and administration support.
• Mentoring and support of junior staff with integration and strategies for inclusion of children and youth with exceptional abilities.
• Enhancing the child’s self-esteem and confidence through positive reinforcement
• Maximizing additional support, participation and integration of all youth on site.
• Assisting with scheduling and preparing weekly Staff meetings and monitor safety and behaviour of participants.
• Performing daily campground safety inspection
• Assisting with the set-up and take down of all camp equipment.
• Providing Staff development by participating in writing mid-summer and final evaluations for all staff.
• Providing formal and informal feedback to employees.
• Fostering an atmosphere of fun and create those cherished “at camp” memories for everyone.

Qualifications:

• Strong Interpersonal and management skills.
• Ability to work within a Team Environment.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Understanding of Scouts Canada’s practices.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Valid Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector search or willing to obtain one (n/a to applicants under the age of 18).
• Successful applicants will be required to complete the Scouts Canada Screening and Training requirements.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Valid Food Safe certificate (valuable but not required).
• Previous experience working with youth would be an asset.

WAGE:

This is a contract position and a total salary, commensurate with skill and experience, will be established for the contract period. 

If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter — we want to hear your story — your background, your accomplishments, and why this role is a good fit with your future career aspirations.

Please submit your application here 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

Scouts Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation: Scouts Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to HR at humanresources@scouts.ca 

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.