Want to change the world? At Scouts Canada, our Vision is “Canadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.” We need passionate people who share our Mission to develop well-rounded youth better prepared for success in the world.
For more than 100 years, Scouts Canada has brought a world of adventure, outdoor experience, friendship, and fun to 17 million Canadian youth. We have reinvigorated our program to meet the changing demands of youth and are searching for a recent graduate who is looking to begin an exciting career in the Non-Profit sector to help us develop well-rounded youth better prepared for success in the world.
Reports To: Program Coordinator/Camp Director
Work Time: June 23rd – August 28, 2024
General Description
The Staff In Training are responsible for the support of all areas of camp operation as needed. By exposing S.I.T.s to many different areas they will gain experience and an understanding of which area they may want to work in during future summers. This may include assisting other staff with basic maintenance projects, food preparation, general store duties, assisting program staff with equipment prep/maintenance or with program delivery. Other duties as required. S.I.T.s must possess strong collaboration skills & be passionate about working with scouting youth. This position requires adaptability & a desire for personal growth.
You’ve been to many camps and are now interested in trying out your own leadership abilities. Making the move from camper to staff is one of the most fun and rewarding experiences imaginable. The program will involve leadership and skill development. S.I.T.s will spend time learning about and experiencing all aspects of HSR’s operations and programs while being supported by camp staff. Communication skills, teaching and learning styles, tips and techniques for leading sessions, and managing behavior are a few of the skills that will be learned in both formal an informal settings. Many S.I.T.s apply to become staff members the following summer. This is a volunteer position for the full summer. You must be or become a member of Scouts Canada and will need Standard First Aid with CPR-C and a Pleasure Craft Operator Card by the start of the summer All S.I.T.s must:
Key Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED SKILLS
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.
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.
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