We are looking for a candidate for the following post immediately:
Children’s Summer Day Camp Coordinator
Date Range: May 8, 2023 – August 11, 2023
Application Deadline: April 17, 2023
Wage: $ 16.00 / hr (maximum 300 hours)
Position Description:
We are looking for a Coordinator to facilitate in the planning and execution of a 2-week Children’s Summer Camp for low-income families in the surrounding communities of the 105Gibson Centre (South Markham and North Scarborough).
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Working with and reporting directly to supervisor (Community Needs Manager) to develop, promote, and execute a 2-week summer camp at the end of July (July 17-28) 2023
- Working closely and cooperatively with all program leaders and support staff
- Supervision and training of high school volunteers
- Promoting team unity and leadership development
- Demonstrating clear and healthy communication
- Planning will begin early June and into mid-July when the camp begins
Skills and Requirements:
- Be in agreement with the Mission and Vision Statement of the Centre
- Display a passion for building relationships and working with neighbourhood children of various ages, backgrounds, and abilities
- Ability to positively influence, motivate and instruct children relationally, emotionally and spiritually
- A team player with outstanding behavioural management skills and the ability to relate to peers and children
- Very good at critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Basic administrative and management skills – coordinator must be organized
- Current CPR Level C and First Aid certificate are highly recommended
- A Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required
- Must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or protected persons under the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and legally entitled to work and study in Canada