Camp Only Counsellor

Job Title: Camp Only Counsellor
Report To: General Camp Programs Coordinator/Counselling Coordinator
Number of Positions Available: 3

Our Camp Only program is designed for campers who come to Hockey Opportunity Camp that do not play hockey. Instead of spending half of the day at the arena, Camp Only’s stay at camp and participate in two additional camp activities. Counsellors are hired to create and execute specific daily and special programming. Programming may include arts and crafts, theme/special days, low organizational games, land sports and water activities.

Counsellors also assist/instruct Camp Only campers while they participate in camp activities. Activities include kayaking, water sports, mountain biking, boardsailing, sailing, adventure sports, outdoor adventure and archery. The instructor will also teach the Camp Only Water Ski class for their section.

Every week counsellors are responsible for writing personal evaluations on each camper they work with during the week. Evaluations are proof read and stuffed by Thursday night.

In addition to responsibilities during the day, Camp Only counsellors will also have their own cabin, and be responsible for camper supervision during the evenings.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:

Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: July 1st, 2012 to August 25th, 2012

WAGES:
Summer wages range from $1,600 – $2,400 per summer depending on age, qualifications and experience of applicants. Room and board is included.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of 16 years of age.
  • Genuine interest in working with children.
  • Experience teaching and communicating children of varied ages. Specific camp experience an asset.
  • Minimum Bronze Cross Award.
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Must be comfortable working independently.
  • Must be an enthusiastic, energetic and positive person.
  • Must possess strong creative programming skills.
  • Must possess strong group control skills.
  • Must possess strong initiative skills.
  • Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Ensure that proper equipment use and safety rules are followed when instructing activities.
  • Provide counselling & guidance while living with a group of campers.
  • Provide care to our campers that reflect the standards and guidelines of the Hockey Opportunity Camp Code of Conduct.
  • Create and execute Camp Only programming that is age appropriate, productive, and fun.
  • Be an active participant in the camp community.
  • Sign and abide by Hockey Opportunity Camp’s Privacy Policy.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Attend Staff Orientation week in late June.
  • Be knowledgeable in all safety procedures: including fire, land and aquatic emergency procedures.
  • Assist Sunday camper registration.
  • The Camp Only counselor will also be asked to assist section activities when the rest of the section is not at hockey.
  • Supervise children daily after the section has departed for the arena.
  • Create and execute complete lesson plans and themes for special activity days.
  • Keep Camp Only’s inspired and motivated while in non structured programming.
  • Progressively evaluate camper’s skill development, complete weekly camper evaluations and stuff in camper’s achievement envelopes.
  • Attend Thursday evening “Study Hall” for evaluation writing when available.
  • Ensure the cabins are kept clean and orderly.
  • Counsellors get one weekend off through out the summer. This is scheduled with the Camp Director at the beginning of the summer.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ensure that each camper has the experience of their lives!