Camp Counsellor - Quintilian Way

The Camp Counsellor will be responsible for helping to develop and facilitate camp programming for children and youth who may have a diagnosis of AD(H)D, ASD, anxiety disorder, OCD, or learning disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise children and youth at summer day camp
• Actively lead and participate in all aspects of day camp programming
• The Camp Counsellor’s tasks and responsibilities are focused on the children and youth that they are working with at camp; this includes facilitating crafts, games, and activities
• The Camp Counsellor supervises the children and youth in all aspects of the camp program
• The Camp Counsellor may be expected to work with larger or smaller groups of children and youth; they may also work one-on-one with a child as needed.

Skills:

• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks as well as set and meet deadlines
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to provide clear expectations
• Manage challenging behavior using non-punitive strategies
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills with the ability to problem solve and find resolutions to issues/conflict
• Ability to actively engage and lead activities for a large group (10 children)

Qualifications:

• Child and Youth Care Diploma, Bachelor of Education, Behavioral Science/Behavioral Psychology Diploma, Social Service Worker Diploma graduate or student of, or equivalent
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate (Standard First Aid/CPR Level C)
• Up to Date CPIC/Police Check with vulnerable sector check (within last 6 months)
• CPI training or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a camp counsellor, or related experience working with children.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please apply by email to: admin@quintilianway.ca