Volunteer – 2 Week Term (40 Hrs/Week)
Competition TOS2024-18
Age 14 +
Strathmore is hiring!
Are you ready to make a difference this summer while having the time of your life? Join us as a Volunteer Summer Camp Counsellor at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre! You'll gain invaluable skills in leadership, problem-solving, and communication, all while making memories that last a lifetime. Don't miss out on the summer that could shape your future – apply today!
Reporting to the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre Manager, this position ensures the operation of summer day camps that guarantee safety, fun, and a wealth of engaging activities.
Why Strathmore?
Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.
Volunteer Perks:
- Weekly learning opportunities: Bring your lunch and get ready to level up your skills in resume and cover letter writing, and working with children
- Our work is infused with fun as we actively engage with the children!
- Opportunity to work with Summer Camp Counsellors and Sport Centre Staff
Position Summary:
Volunteering as a Camp Counsellor at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre is an opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives while gaining valuable skills for personal and professional growth. In this role, you'll be part of a dedicated team focused on ensuring participant safety and well-being, leading engaging activities, and fostering an environment where every child feels included. Your daily insights will be invaluable to the Sports Centre Manager, helping to shape an even better camp experience. Whether you can spare two weeks or more, your contribution will be a cherished part of the children's summer memories and an enriching chapter in your own life story!
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with implementation of the daily camp programs for children ages 4-12 years
- Swimming
- Ice Skating
- Goat Yoga
- Field Trips and more!
- Ensure the health and safety of the children participating in the summer camp program
- Act as a positive role model and leader at all times
- Actively participate in all camp related activities
- Ensure that all work areas are kept clean and organized and all equipment is well maintained
- Build positive relationships with camp staff, participants, and parents
- Follow all Town of Strathmore policies and procedures as required
- All other duties as assigned
- Perform duties in accordance with all Town safety policies and OH&S requirements
Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:
- Previous camp experience is considered an asset
- Coaching or leadership training and experience would be considered an asset along with previous experience working with youth and youth programs
Our Interview questions are intended to assess the following behaviours:
- A self starter with the ability to work independently and as a team
- A passion for working with children and ability to keep them engaged
- Ability to communicate effectively with camp participants, parents, and other staff
- Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances, including strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Application:
Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2024-18 to: careers@strathmore.ca.
Still developing and working on creating a resume? Fear not! – send and email to lisa.montgomery@strathmore.ca to find out more details and to tell us how great you’d be at this job!
This competition will remain open until suitable candidates are selected.
The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
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