Activity Director

DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Role Specific Responsibilities
  • Attend, facilitate and supervise Spring Planning Weekend.
  • Supervise activity sign-ups during camper check-ins and enter activity selections into the database.
  • Ensure activity schedules run on time with accurate head counts.
  • Facilitate Evening Program Activities.
  • Facilitate Sunday night Activity Staff meeting.
  • Create and maintain all staff schedules related to camp programming.
  • Supervise Thursday's computerized evaluation writing and ensure evaluations are reviewed and completed correctly.
• 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 reflects the standards and guidelines of HOC's Child Care Practices.
  • Provide monthly formal staff evaluations for all Activity Staff.
  • Accept responsibilities to maintain the Master Camp timetable.
  • Ensure that proper equipment use and safety rules are followed by staff.
  • Work with Activity Staff to create and execute camp programming that is age-appropriate, productive, and fun.
  • Attend, organize and facilitate sessions and programming for Staff Orientation Week in late June.
  • Attend the Senior Staff Training Weekend in spring. 
  • Be an active member of our Emergency Response Team, taking a leadership role in the training of camp procedures.
  • Carry an assigned radio and be available in case of an emergency at all times.
  • Assist with all Sunday camper check-ins. 
  • Complete a Program report and update the program manual at the end of the summer.
  • Complete 1- 2 duty weekends that may include Friday/Saturday curfew sign-in and Saturday check-out. Duty weekends will be assigned in advance and must be adhered to.
  • Complete weekly Sr Staff duties as scheduled (Sr Staff on Duty Rotation), approximately 1-2 duties per week depending as required.
  • The Activity Director can expect between 8-10 hrs of scheduled duties daily not including other duties as assigned based on program needs.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching
  • Provide ongoing supervision of programs and teaching progression techniques through regular meetings and sitting in on classes.
  • Improve the effectiveness of class instruction through constant evaluation and holding regular teaching clinics to share effective and ineffective techniques.
  • Work with Coordinators and Instructors regarding program preparation including lesson plans, teaching progression and program standards.
• Risk Management
  • Implement effective procedures of action regarding safety considerations.
  • Provide ongoing evaluation of program sites and class safety.
• Equipment
  • Responsible for maintaining equipment inventories and providing them to the Camp Director.
  • Incorporate ongoing safety inspections.
  • Responsible for assigning and administering ongoing program development tasks.

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.
• Time off will be scheduled on an as-needed basis up to the equivalence of a weekend off. Sunday check-ins are a mandatory part of the Activity Director's job responsibilities, and therefore time off will be scheduled around this. Time off must be scheduled in advance with the Assistant Director(s).
• 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: June 23, 2025 – August 23, 2025
Optional Employment: May & June 2025, Week #9 August 24 – August 30, 2025
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.
• 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 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.
• Genuine interest in working with children in the community.
• Minimum of Bronze Cross swimming qualification (NL preferred).
• Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
• 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.