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City Day Camp Program Jobs

The role of Day Camp staff is to plan, implement and supervise small group activities, special events and field trips for children aged 6-12 years living in Toronto's Flemingdon/Thorncliffe Park community.

Job descriptions are divided into 3 categories:

Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator helps create a safe, inclusive environment where children aged 6-12 years old have fun, learn, make friends and develop life skills. Working with the director and counselors, they are responsible for coordinating many of the daily routines to ensure that camp runs smoothly. The Program Coordinator reports to the Day Camp Director. Moorelands City Summer Day Camp is located in Flemingdon Park, Toronto.
Hours 40 hours per week; program runs from 8:30 - 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Some additional hours in June for prep work.
Position begins June 27, 2011 and ends August 20, 2011.
Responsibilities
  • Assists director and counsellors planning, implementing and supervising theme days and activities such as swimming, crafts, co-operative games and drama.
  • Coordinates and implements the breakfast and snack programs.
  • Assists with logistics of trips
  • Fills in for any staff that is absent or during staff breaks.
  • Provides support for more difficult groups and works one on one with campers who need extra support
  • Assists develop and implement behaviour management strategies
  • Assists in training Senior and Junior Counsellors during training week
  • Responsible for helping prepare and clean the program rooms
  • Ensures that day camp facilities are maintained and not misused/abused
  • Involved in performance appraisal process
  • Assists Day Camp Director in completing administrative duties where needed
  • Acts as a positive role model for day campers and other staff
  • Embodies and implements Moorelands Camp goals, policies and procedures
  • Assists director and counsellors with other duties as assigned
Qualifications  
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have extensive experience working directly with children aged 6 - 12 years.
  • Have experience coordinating programs, activities or events.
  • Desire and ability to work with children in an indoor and outdoor setting
  • Proven leadership, organization and interpersonal skills.
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic, patient and flexible.
  • Able to work in a team and individual environment.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR is preferred
  • Knowledge of the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park areas is an asset
Application Deadline Position filled

Senior Counsellor

Senior Day Camp Counselors help create a fun, safe, inclusive environment where children aged 6-12 years old have fun, make friends and develop life skills. Working together with a co-counselor, they plan, implement and supervise small group activities, special events and field trips for a day camp in Flemingdon Park, Toronto. They report to the Day Camp Director.
Hours 40 hours per week; program runs from 8:30 - 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday.
Position begins June 27, 2011 and ends August 20, 2011.
Responsibilities
  • Work cooperatively with co-counsellor to plan, implement and supervise activities such as swimming, crafts, co-operative games and drama designed to meet the skills and behavioural needs of the participants
  • Assist with the logistics and supervision of campers on field trips
  • Help Program Coordinator deliver breakfast and snack programs
  • Participates in camper arrival and departure routines
  • Assist campers adjusting to the camp environment and help develop and implement behaviour management strategies
  • Provide support for Junior Counsellors and volunteers
  • Responsible for preparing and cleaning program rooms
  • Ensures that day camp facilities are maintained and not misused/abused
  • Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff
  • Embodies and implements Moorelands Day Camp goals, policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications  
  • At least 16 years of age
  • Have extensive experience working directly with children aged 6 - 12 years old
  • Must have the desire and ability to work with children in an indoor and outdoor setting
  • Proven leadership, organization and interpersonal skills
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic, patient and flexible.
  • Able to work in team and individual settings.
  • Current Standard First Aid preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park areas is an asset.
Application Deadline Position filled

Junior Councellor

Junior Day Camp Counselors help create a fun, safe, inclusive environment where children aged 6-12 years old have fun, make friends and develop life skills. Working together with a co-counselor, they plan, implement and supervise small group activities, special events and field trips for children at a day camp in Flemington Park, Toronto. They report to the Day Camp Director.
Hours 40 hours per week; program runs from 8:30 - 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday.
Position begins June 27, 2011 and ends August 20, 2011.
Responsibilities
  • Work cooperatively with co-counsellor to plan, implement and supervise activities such as swimming, arts and crafts, co-operative games and drama designed to meet the skills and behavioural needs of the participants.
  • Assist with the logistics and supervision of campers on field trips
  • Help Program Coordinator deliver breakfast and snack programs
  • Participates in camper arrival and departure routines
  • Assist campers adjusting to the camp environment and help develop and implement behaviour management strategies
  • Responsible for preparing and cleaning program rooms
  • Ensures that day camp facilities are maintained and not misused/abused
  • Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff
  • Embodies and implements Moorelands Day Camp goals, policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications  
  • At least 16 years of age
  • Have some experience working directly with children aged 6 - 12 years old
  • Must have the desire and ability to work with children in an indoor and outdoor setting
  • Proven leadership, organization and interpersonal skills
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic, patient and flexible.
  • Able to work in team and individual settings.
  • Current Standard First Aid preferred.
  • Knowledge of the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park areas is an asset.
Application Deadline Position filled

Youth Leadership Counsellor

The Youth Leadership Counsellor works with co-staff to plan and implement a leadership program for youth ages 13-14 years old from Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park. The program helps youth become leaders in their own lives through workshops and activities that build confidence explore beliefs/values and facilitate communication, decision making, conflict resolution and other life skills. Youth Leadership Counsellors report to the Day Camp Director.
Hours 40 hours per week; program runs from 8:30 - 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday.
Position begins June 27, 2011 and ends August 20, 2011.
Responsibilities
  • Works with co-staff to plan and implement activities, field trips and workshops that meet the objectives of the Youth Leadership Program.
  • Provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where participants feel comfortable to participate in discussions and activities
  • Assist with the logistics and supervision of campers on field trips
  • Help Program Coordinator deliver breakfast and snack programs
  • Supervise participants and implement the necessary behaviour management strategies.
  • Complete and submit paperwork and reports.
  • Responsible for preparing and cleaning program rooms
  • Ensures that day camp facilities are maintained and not misused/abused
  • Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff
  • Embody and implement Moorelands goals, policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications  
  • Have extensive experience working directly with youth 13 - 14 years old
  • Have experience planning and implementing leadership activities
  • Have experience coordinating programs, activities or events.
  • Proven leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic, patient and flexible.
  • Able to work in team and individual settings.
  • Stand First Aid and CPR required by the start of camp.
  • Knowledge of the Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park areas is an asset.
Application Deadline Position filled

How to Apply

Send resume and cover letter indicating job preference(s) to:

City Programs
Moorelands Community Services
250 Merton Street, Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario M4S 1B1
Fax: (416) 466-0727
E-mail: kwright@moorelands.ca

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Moorelands, we recognize the inherent value of all children and youth. We work with Toronto children and youth affected by poverty to provide them with positive and fun experiences to help strengthen their confidence, competence and character.