Camp Programming Coordinator

DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Role Specific Responsibilities
  • Act as a support resource for staff, providing suggestions and advice to ensure a successful camp experience for all.
  • Supervise and create schedules for WellFit Instructors.
  • Oversee the WellFit Activity by ensuring they run on time with accurate head counts. 
  • Manage an HOC Committee of 3-5 staff, to plan, organize, and implement weekly staff & camper events.
    • Within the Committee, plan, organize and implement Saturday evening staff socials, and weekly staff intramurals.
    • Within the Committee, plan, organize and implement weekly camp-wide theme days and events (e.g Jersey Day, Wacky Hair Day, etc).
  • Manage the camp-wide HOC Challenge, by managing daily section points and offering assistance with daily challenges when required.
  • Organize/execute weekly camp-wide campfires and events, including Friday Finale.
  • Organize/manage weekly Tournament Award winners, and maintain names on boards posted in the Jr Rec Hall.
• Sr Staff Team Responsibilities
  • Reinforce the camp philosophy, policies and standards by acting as a role model to the staff and being an active participant in the camp community.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to staff and campers.
  • Improve the effectiveness of camp programs by establishing clear and concise goals.
  • Ensure staff provide care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of HOC's Child Care Practices.
  • Accept responsibilities to maintain the Master Camp timetable.
  • Ensure that proper equipment use and safety rules are followed by staff.
  • Work with all staff to create and execute camp programming that is age appropriate, productive, and fun.
  • Provide three formal staff evaluations for the WellFit Instructors; after weeks 2,4 and 6.
  • Attend, organize and facilitate sessions and programming for Staff Orientation Week in late June.
  • Attend the Senior Staff Training Weekend in late June.
  • Participate in and take a leadership role in the training for land search and rescue procedures and assume a leadership role during a land emergency.
  • Carry an assigned radio and be available in case of an emergency at all times.
  • Assist with all Sunday camper check-ins.
  • Make any transportation runs (ie. Clinic / Hospital) that are required, provided that you are free at the time.
  • Complete a Program report and update program manual at the end of the summer.
  • Complete weekly Sr Staff duties as scheduled (Office shift, Coaches Corner, Night Duty etc.), approximately 2-4 duties per week depending as required.
  • The Camp Programming Coordinator can expect between 8-10 hrs of scheduled duties daily not including other duties as assigned based on program needs.

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 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.
• All staff are responsible for the safety and security of each camper in their care. Staff are to follow prescribed program standards and lesson plans in order to ensure the highest level of care and instruction.
• 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.
• Leadership and participation in camp-wide special events (Evening Program, 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 BENEFIT AND TIME OFF

• Room & Board Provided.
• Weekly Staff Hockey & Water Skiing.
• Coordinators are allowed one weekend off. This is scheduled with the Assistant Directors at the beginning of the summer. To ensure that we are able to schedule Duty Weekends around Saturday Evening Supervision responsibilities, staff need to be flexible around their personal schedule. Weekly time off will be scheduled each week that may include mornings, afternoons, or additional weekends free of assigned duties.
• Time off weekly - Saturday evening (2 in-house Staff Socials + 3 opportunities to sign-out and leave camp property).
• 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.

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EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: July 2, 2023 – August 26, 2023
Optional Employment: May & June 2023, Week #9 August 27 – September 2, 2023
Wages: Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board are included.

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 19 years of age.
• Organizational background with experience in planning events and working amongst a team recommended.
• Experience working with children of varied ages in a supervisory or teaching situation. Specific camp experience an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, evaluate and deal effectively with problem-solving situations within the area of responsibility.
• 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.