Job Title: Staff Development Coordinator
Report To: Assistant Directors/Staff Development Director
Number of Positions Available: 1
Working alongside the Staff Development Director, the Coordinator's main role is to support and improve the effectiveness of the Staff Development Programs. The staff development programs are the foundation of training individuals to work and succeed in the camp environment. This role requires the Coordinator to assist the Staff Development Director with theory sessions for both Staff Development programs daily. In addition, the role requires that the Coordinators ensure weekly schedules and CIT/LIT expectations are followed through, assist in the delegation of all activity sessions, assist in the planning and leading of a four-day canoe trip in Algonquin Park (once per session) as well as a one-night camping trip with LITs (once per session) and assist in the completion of all CIT/LIT evaluations. Coordinators are responsible for ensuring campers are following our expectations and standards to maintain their safety and well-being. This includes providing care to our campers that reflects the standards and guidelines of HOC’s Child Care Practices.
DAILY / WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Role Specific Responsibilities
- Reinforce the camp philosophy, policies and standards by acting as a role model to the CITs/LITs and being an active participant in the camp community.
- Assist the Staff Development Director, in all areas of daily tasks, responsibilities and sessions associated with the Staff Development Program.
- Assist the Staff Development Director with all CIT/LIT written and verbal evaluations.
- Organize and supervise 2, 4-day CIT out-trips to Algonquin Park, and 3, Saturday night LIT out-trips on HOC Property.
- 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.
- Accept responsibilities to maintain the Master Camp timetable.
- Ensure that proper equipment use and safety rules are followed by staff.
- Create and execute camp programming that is age-appropriate, productive, and fun.
- Attend, and assist in organizing and facilitating 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.
- Make any transportation runs (ie. Clinic / Hospital) that are required, provided that you are free at the time.
- Assist in completing a Program report and updating the 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 on availability.
- The Staff Development 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 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 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 Staff Development Coordinator’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.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD
Staff Orientation / Training: TBD
Employment Period: June 23, 2025– August 23, 2025
Optional Employment: May & June 2025, Week #9 August 24 – 30, 2025
Wages: Summer wages vary depending on age, qualifications, and experience of applicants. Room and board are included.
RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 18 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.
- Outdoor camping/tripping skills an asset.
- 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).
- Current certificate of Emergency First Aid and CPR.
- Respect in Sport certification.
- Must be enthusiastic, energetic and a positive person.
- Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description.