Moorelands is intense! Working at Moorelands will strengthen your

• character
• child care and activity planning skills
• leadership skills
• patience!

We hire staff with a variety of skills, gifts and abilities. Staff training is mandatory. Minimum staff age is 18 yrs.

 

NOTE:

Moorelands Wilderness Camp is smoke free, alcohol free and drug free.

 

Positions are available in the following categories:

1. Cabin Life
2. Program Staff
3. Service Team
4. Administration
5. Health Care

Please note that cabin leading staff are 18 years or older

1. Cabin Life

Cabin Leaders (male and female)

Dates of Employment: June 23 - August 25, 2012

Cabin Leaders work in pairs and are responsible for the health, safety and acceptance of each camper in the cabin group. They live in the cabin with the campers and are role models, 24/7. Cabin Leaders program some activities, assist with caring for the camp facility (community care) and may teach in program areas.

Qualifications

• Current Bronze Cross or Standard First Aid
• A sincere desire and ability to work with children in an outdoor setting
• Experience leading children's programming

These are paid positions and there are volunteer opportunities

* One male and one female position available

 

Section Heads (2 male and 2 female)

Dates of Employment: June 1 - August 27, 2012

Section Heads are responsible for eight cabin groups, their cabin leaders and campers. In addition to training, supervising and supporting cabin leaders, Section Heads provide support to cabin groups and organize sections programming.

Qualifications

• Current Bronze Cross or Standard First Aid
• Excellent leadership, supervision and organizational skills.
• Supervisory Experience
• Possess the personal, emotional, and vocational resources needed to be effective working with staff and children in a demanding setting

These are paid positions

* One female Section Head position available*

2. Program Staff

Program Coordinators (1 male and 1 female)

Dates of Employment: May 28 - August 27, 2012

Program Coordinators assist in summer planning, ensures implementation of and evaluates camp program areas, oversees program staff, and assists with training and program development.

Qualifications

• Current Bronze Cross or Standard First Aid
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and supervisory skills
• Working knowledge of all program areas at camp; hold relevant certifications
• 2 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of OCA standards
• Possess the person, emotional and vocational resources needed to be effective working with staff and children in a demanding setting.

These are paid positions

* Position Filled

Program Area Heads

Dates of Employment: June 10 or 16 - August 28/29, 2012 (depends on position)

Area Heads are responsible for developing and implementing programs in their specific areas following guidelines that fulfill our camp goals. All program leaders are responsible for running creative, safe, effective programs and supervising staff and participants.

Area Head	Qualifications	positions available
Waterfront	RLSSC NLS RLSSC Instructors Standard First Aid/CPR Minimum 4 yrs experience AST Examiners an asset Proven supervisory & teaching skills Minimum age is 20 years.	POSITION FILLED
Outdoor Living Skills Coordinator	RLSC NLS (minimum Bronze +) Standard First Aid/CPR OCKRA instructors, tripping level 2 or equivalent WFA an asset Thorough knowledge and strong experience in camping, intentional programming, out tripping, canoeing and outdoor living skills Minimum age 20 years.	POSITION FILLED
Challenge Course (high & low ropes)	CUI Level 2 or equivalent Standard First Aid/CPR Experience leading challenge course and intentional programs, training staff, course inspections, safety procedures and rescues. Strong facilitation and debriefing skills. Minimum age 20 years.	POSITION FILLED
Leadership Coordinator	NLS or Bronze + an asset Standard First Aid/CPR Experience teaching and leading experiential education and leadership development programs. Out-trip experience an asset. Strong intentional programming and facilitation skills. Minimum age 20 yrs.	Yes
Arts & Crafts	Standard First Aid/CPR Experience teaching and leading arts and crafts courses for youth. Strong intentional programming and facilitation skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.	Yes
Archery	Standard First Aid/CPR Basic archery instructors course Experience teaching and leading archery courses for youth. Strong intentional programming and facilitation skills. Strong organizational and time management skills.	POSITION FILLED
Float Cabin Life and Program Staff specialists. 1 male and 1 female	Standard First Aid/CPR plus at least 2 other certifications/qualifications. Floats have experience teaching and leading in many camp program areas and in cabin life. They are assigned where needed; sometimes at a moment's notice. Floats are qualified to lead in at least 3 program areas - Waterfront, Skin diving, Canoeing, Out-tripping, Outdoor Living Skills, Kayaking, Art & Crafts, Sports, Archery, Vocal music and Cabin Life.	POSITION FILLED

These are paid positions

 

Program Staff

Dates of Employment: June 16 - August 25, 2012

Program Staff assist the Area Heads to deliver creative, safe, fun and effective programs for participants. Although Program Staff are assigned a program area, they along with co-workers also lead all-camp and section games, songs and skits in the dining hall and at campfires. Program staff are involved with a cabin group each session; eating meals, visiting their cabin etc.

Area Head	Qualifications	positions available
Waterfront - Lifeguard/Instructor Male and female positions	RLSSC NLS RLSSC Instructors an asset Standard First Aid/CPR Experience teaching Goal and team oriented Minimum age is 16 years.	POSITION FILLED
Outdoor Living Skills Male and female positions	RLSC NLS (minimum Bronze +) Standard First Aid/CPR OCKRA instructors, tripping level 1 or equivalent an asset WFA an asset Thorough knowledge and strong experience in camping, intentional programming, out tripping, canoeing and outdoor living skills Goal and team oriented Minimum age 18 years.	POSITION FILLED
Challenge Course Assistant	CUI Level 1 or equivalent Standard First Aid/CPR Experience leading challenge course and intentional programs. Familiar with safety procedures. Strong facilitation and debriefing skills. Goal and team oriented Minimum age 18yrs	POSITION FILLED
Leadership Camp Staff tripper/cabin leaders Male and female positions	NLS or Bronze + Standard First Aid/CPR Experience teaching and leading in leadership training/development programs. Out-trip experience an asset. Strong intentional programming and facilitation skills. Goal and team oriented Minimum age 19 yrs.	POSITION FILLED

These are paid positions and there are volunteer opportunities

3. Service Team

Dates of Employment: Full season starts as early as May 14 and ends as late as September 2, 2012
Summer season - June 16 - August 25, 2012
The Service Team supports the camp programs with a variety of services including: boat and vehicle driving, grounds keeping, managing food orders, garbage removal and security. They oversee washroom/shower maintenance and other regular daily operation routines.

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid/CPR
• Grounds keeping skills
• Basic carpentry skills
• Basic plumbing skills
• Ability to drive boats (relevant licence)
• Drivers Licence (G)
• Goal and team oriented

These are paid positions and there are volunteer opportunities

One position available

 

4. Administration

Administration Assistant

Dates of Employment: May 28 - Aug 30, 2012
The Administrative Assistant provides reception services, manages office functions, assists with scheduling and provides clerical support to other departments.

Qualifications

• Mature, excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer word processing, spreadsheet
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Standard First Aid Certificate, an asset.
• Ability to work with a team and/or independantly as necessary in a demanding setting.

This is a paid position and there are volunteer opportunities

* POSITION FILLED *

 

5.Health Care Staff

The Health Care staff are responsible for the promotion of general health & safety of campers and staff. The Health Centre provides many services to the camp community including: health teaching, responding to emergencies, dispensing medication, care of routine health issues, staff training and first aid support.

Nurse (RN)

Dates of Employment: June 16 - August 25, 2012
The nurse if responsible for the promotion of general health & safety of campers and staff.

Qualifications

• RN licenced in Ontario
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and practice to staff and campers
• Ability to work with a team and or independently as necessary in a demanding setting

This is a paid position and there are volunteer opportunities

* POSITION FILLED *

 

Health Care Assistant

Dates of Employment: June 16 - August 25, 2012
The Health Care Assistant assists with the promotion of general health & safety of campers and staff.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Nurses, nursing graduate/student or RPN
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Ability to work with a team

This is a paid position and there are volunteer opportunities

POSITION FILLED