Job Title: Camp Photographer
Reports To: Camp Director
Number of Positions Available: 1
The intent of this position is to enhance the services we offer to our parents by posting daily photo uploads of their children at camp. This role would require someone to work independently in a smaller staff team, with minimal supervision. The daily routine would be to visit all of the activity areas to capture photos of children in action. Routine visits to the arena would also be required to capture hockey related photos.
Other responsibilities would be to capture candid shots at meals, in lineups, around the cabin areas, and during special activities. This role would also require altering photos for uploading to the web multiple times per day. Candidates must have experience using Macintosh computers, and specifically Photoshop applications. Photos are uploaded to an online system for parents to view and order photos. Daily management of this system is required.
This person would work indirectly with children but would need to possess an interest in working with children.
In addition to responsibilities during the day, this role would require evening responsibilities as well. The Camp Photographer would be required to work evening activities, all camp activities, and Friday family nights, capturing and sorting photos for the website.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure that photos taken are in line with the standards set by Hockey Opportunity Camp.
- Provide care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of the Hockey Opportunity Camp's Child Care Practices.
- Create and execute your job in a productive, professional and fun manner.
- Be an active participant in the camp community.
- Sign and abide by Hockey Opportunity Camp’s Privacy Policy.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend Staff Orientation week in late June.
- Experience working in a Mac OSX environment.
- Be knowledgeable in all safety procedures: including fire, land and aquatic emergency procedures.
- Roam during Sunday camp registration and take photographs of families checking in.
- Create and execute weekly schedules to ensure all camp sections are photographed equally at camp, as well as at the arena.
- Take camper section photos every Monday.
- Photograph during evening programming, including; evening activities twice per week and all camp activities once per week.
- Upload photographs daily to the Bunk1 photo viewing website.
- Prepare section calendars for each camper’s evaluation folder every week.
- Plan and create a staff photo album/slide show as a “Summer 2024″ memento.
- Create a weekly photo slideshow to play for parents at the arena during final showcase/scrimmages.
ALL STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES
- All staff are required to deliver every day our Brand Promise “Best Summer Of Your Life” in each camper and staff interaction. Guided to success in delivery of this promise by our four core principles, Community, Leadership, Accountability, and Performance.
- All staff are expected to abide by and enforce camp guidelines of respect. These are the rules and expectations of behaviour implemented to maintain a fun and safe camp environment.
- Attendance for all staff to the June orientation week training is mandatory. This training period is where each staff will receive essential employment information and training for a successful summer experience.
- Participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Programs, All Camp Activities, Campfires, and Friday Finale) and weekly meetings are an expectation of all staff members.
- The dynamic nature of summer camp demands each staff understand that additional duties may be assigned as required.
SUMMER BENEFITS & TIME OFF
- Room and Board Provided.
- Weekly Staff Hockey & Water Skiing.
- Staff working a full eight-week contract period are entitled to one weekend off (Friday after daily duties to Sunday evening programs).
- Time off weekly - Saturdays.
- Time off daily - depending on weekly schedule.
- Access to program and recreation equipment.
- The chance to work in a close knit supportive community that values staff health and wellness, creativity, and employee success.
- The opportunity to develop life skills, applicable to multi-faceted career opportunities.
- An experience that will last a lifetime.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD
Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: June 30, 2024 – August 24, 2024
Optional Employment: Week #9 August 25 – 31, 2024
Wages: Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications, and experience of applicants. Room and board are included.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 18 years of age.
- Genuine interest and experience in photography.
- Genuine interest in working at a residential camp.
- Must be an outgoing, self-starter type person.
- Valid G driver’s license.
- Current certificate of Emergency First Aid and CPR.
- Respect in Sport certification.
- Must be an enthusiastic, energetic and positive person.
- Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description.
- Familiar with programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, Google Suite, and Apple iMovie.