Junior Camp Counsellor, Camp Smitty

Job title:

Junior Camp Counsellor, Camp Smitty

Company

BGC Canada

Job description

This role is a temporary full-time STUDENT contract beginning June 23, 2025 and running until August 23, 2025.PURPOSE:As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides FREE, subsidized, and cost saving Community-based services, and life-changing programs to an annual average of 4,500 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-Racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our programs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity.As a growing team that embraces different ways of thinking, abilities, and experiences we aim to make our staff feel safe. We want you to feel heard, respected, and empowered. We believe in our diverse shared power as being the key to serving our members, volunteers, community, and each other with the utmost care.BGC Ottawa is about building positive and inclusive environments for all.GENERAL SUMMARYLocated in Eganville, ON, Camp Smitty is operated by BGC Ottawa, offers a beautiful lakefront setting, fantastic staff team, and dynamic programs for campers aged 8 to 16 years old.Working closely with the Camp Manager, the Junior Residential Camp Counselor will play a leadership role in assisting in the development of exceptional camper experiences, program offerings with measurable outcomes, and strong role modelling relationships to campers.RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIESMajor Responsibility 1: Provide leadership and supervision of the camp program in conjunction with the Camp Manager and YDPS staffActivities:

• Support and actively participate in all camp activities.
• Follow all BGC policies and procedures
• Assist in the development and delivery of program
• Support fellow counselors to deliver program effectively.
• Be a positive role model for youth
• Support and promote teamwork at Camp Smitty
• Report any concerns regarding staff to manager, Communicate relevant information to manager
• Supervise campers appropriately throughout programming
• Any other duties as required by the BGCO Manager

Major Responsibility 2: TrainingActivities:

• Complete staff training on BGC policy and procedure provided by Camp Manager
• Actively participate in staff meetings and staff evaluation
• Align programming with BGCO strategic direction

Major Responsibility 3: Program dutiesActivities:

• Ensure program area is maintained and clean on a regular basis
• Communicate program needs and concerns to supervisors
• Develop engaging relationships with all campers

Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to build constructive relationships with children and youth in groups and on an individual basis
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrate confidence leading activities and groups.
• Knowledge of issues that affect children and youth
• Knowledge of various aspects of child development and outdoor education
• Knowledge of child protection act
• Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice
• Multilingualism is an asset
• Lifeguard certification is an asset

Required Education, Training and Experience

• Currently in high school or post secondary education
• Previous experience working with children and youth
• HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) before starting their first shift.Compensation:Depending on qualifications and experienceStart Date:June 20259 positions availableWORKING CONDITIONS:Some physical requirements are necessary for an employee to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to perform the described essential functions.Example: Much of the work is performed in an active environment. The employee is required to conduct labour including to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.BGC Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.Bgc Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.

Expected salary

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:05:06 GMT

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