CIT Coordinator Job Description

Job Title: CIT Coordinator Report To: Camp Director/Assistant Director Number of Positions Available: 1 Working as a member of the HOC coordinating team, the CIT Coordinator's main role is to support and improve the effectiveness of the CIT program. This role is facilitated by establishing clear and concise goals for the program and updating program and CIT manuals. In addition, the role requires that the coordinator ensure weekly schedule and CIT expectations are followed through, facilitate/delegate all activity and theory sessions, plan and lead a three day canoe trip in Algonquin Park (once per session) and complete all CIT evaluations. In addition, all coordinators must adhere to three general expectations; Role Model in the Camp Community - Accept the responsibility to lead, motivate and evaluate staff in a positive environment. - Accept the responsibility to personally abide by and enforce camp policies. - Be a resource person for people with questions and concerns. Supervisor and Evaluator of Camp Staff - During supervisory shifts, accept the responsibility as "person in charge" for the safety of both campers and staff. - Accept the shared responsibility in relieving a staff member of his/her duties should the need arise. - Accept the responsibility to supervise staff activities on assigned Saturday nights. - Accept the responsibility to train staff in your particular area during orientation week. - Be responsible for supervising and evaluating staff members working in your program area or under your supervision. As a Leader of the Camp Community - Participate fully in daytime and evening camp programs such as all-camps, campfires, family night and staff meetings etc. - Demonstrate a genuine compassion and care for both the professional and personal development of members of the camp community. - Make a personal commitment to your fellow Coordinators to communicate and assist each other to the best of your abilities. EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: Staff Orientation / Training: June 20th, 2008 – June 28th, 2008 Employment Period: June 20th, 2008 – August 23rd, 2008 WAGES: Summer wages range from $3,200 - $4,000 per summer depending on qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board is included. RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS: - Currently enrolled in a college or university program with preferred study in recreation management, education, early childhood development, physical education or personnel management. - Administrative background with experience in supervising peers. - Experience working with children of varied ages in a supervisory or teaching situation. Specific camps experience an asset. - Demonstrated ability to communicate, evaluate and deal effectively with problem solving situations within the area of responsibility. - Valid driver's license. - Genuine interest in working with children in the community. - Minimum Bronze Cross Award. - Emergency First Aid and CPR certification. - Must be enthusiastic, energetic and positive person. - Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description. - Outdoor camping and tripping experience. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: - Reinforce the camp philosophy, policies and standards by acting as a role model to the CITs and being an active participant in the camp community. - Provide leadership and guidance to CITs as well as assume responsibility for their supervision and discipline. - Accept responsibilities to maintain CIT timetable. - Improve the effectiveness of the CIT program by establishing clear and concise goals. - Ensure CITs provides care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of the Hockey Opportunity Camp Code of Conduct. - Create and execute CIT programming that is age appropriate, productive, and fun. - Sign and abide by Hockey Opportunity Camp's Privacy Policy. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY: - Contact all CIT candidates (via email) one month before summer. - Attend, organize and facilitate sessions and programming for Staff Orientation week in late June. - Attend Monday morning coordinator meetings - Assist with Saturday check out and Sunday camper registration. - Facilitate or delegate all activity, theory/development and mentor sessions. - Establish strict guidelines and monitor CIT sleeping quarters. - Organize and supervise a 3-day CIT out-trip to Algonquin Park. - Make any transportation runs (ie. Clinic / hospital) that are required, provided that you are free at the time. - Attend all and facilitate one Thursday evening staff meeting. - Provide formal evaluations (verbal or written) to all CITs each week and ensure mentor completes evaluations for weeks 3&4 of the program. - Produce community service letter and check-out package. - Supervise camp and holdovers on one Saturday Night in the summer and coach's corner on one night a week. - Complete coordinator report and update program manual at the end of the summer. - Coordinators get one night per week and every other Saturday off. This is scheduled with the Camp Director at the beginning of the summer.