Job information Summer Day Camp Leaders from the Company Parkgate Community Services Society, this latest Summer Day Camp Leaders job vacancy is located in the city North Vancouver, BC V7H 2Z8. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Administrative field have been opened and published up to the specified time.
Job Responsibility: Summer Day Camp Leaders - Hiring three (3) for summer Opportunity: We are in search of enthusiastic and energetic Summer Day Camp Leaders to help plan and lead an inclusive summer camp program for school aged children in North Vancouver. Reporting to the Summer Camp Coordinator and Supervisors, a successful leader candidate will supervise children while ensuring their safety and well-being during and through a variety of different on-site activities and field trips. Contract Details:
- June 30 - August 25 inclusive.
- Full-time - 37.5 hours per week, for eight (8) weeks.
- (To be considered, candidates must be able to work for the entire period).
- There is also a paid mandatory training session on Saturday, June 21 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Offers a fabulous & fun team environment, casual dress, free parking, clean air, beautiful scenery & trails, near Mount Seymour and Deep Cove.
Hourly wage is $19.00 - $22.00 depending on qualifications & experience Key Responsibilities:
- Holds a strong daily focus on the safety & well-being of children in camps.
- In collaboration, plans and implements age-appropriate camp games and activities.
- Ensures the guidance provided for children's behaviour encourages positive self-concept.
- Ensures positive communication with children and families.
- Performs first aid as needed.
- Helps supervise and mentor volunteers.
- A team player, other program tasks as assigned; be flexible and adaptable.
Required Skills and Knowledge Must Haves:
- Must be 19 years of age or older.
- School Age Care certificate or the 20-hour Responsible Adult training certificate.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (minimum eight (8) hours course).
- A clear criminal records check for vulnerable persons.
- Able to effectively participate in both indoor & outdoor activities, in the summer weather, with active school age children.
- Ability to exercise patience and consistency in behaviour management.
- Ability to work well in a team setting; be well organized, flexible, and able to adapt to new situations as they arise.
- Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have a minimum of three (3) months previous experience in a licensed school age program and/or in summer day camp programs previously.
Parkgate Society is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment where all community members feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including people of colour, Indigenous peoples, individuals with disabilities, and people of any sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources Department. If keenly interested and meet our criteria, please forward your resume and cover letter, describing why you are a strong candidate for this opportunity, by email to . Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we are getting a jump start on our summer staffing earlier this year and will be reviewing submissions daily to extend offers. Please note: some of these positions may be funded by Canada Summer Jobs in which case candidates will need to qualify according to their guidelines which include but are not limited to: be between the ages of 14 and 30
- Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
- Be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Be available for the duration of the job
- Be able to work the minimum number of hours required by the employer
About Parkgate Community Services Society: Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre, Seymour Youth Centre, the soon to be open new Lynn Creek Community Centre, and various other locations on the North Shore. With over one hundred staff, we are a diverse and welcoming team, committed to making this a great place to live, work, and play. We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired, and community-supported. With a vision of a vibrant, connected community, Parkgate Society (PS) creates opportunities for people in our community to live life better. We support this vision through the development of a unique and diverse blend of accessible low-cost and no-cost programs and services, created in direct response to community needs; primarily serving children, youth, families, and seniors. Our dedicated and welcoming staff team, along with our many active volunteers, including our Board of Directors, are all committed to making Parkgate Society a welcoming and inclusive community services organization. About Parkgate Community Services Society:
Parkgate Community Services Society is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization providing programs and services to our friends and neighbours at Parkgate Community Centre and satellite locations east of the Seymour River. We provide services to youth and seniors and we operate an extensive child care and family services program. With more than one hundred people on staff over the course of the year, we are a diverse and welcoming team committed to making this a great place to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on being community-driven, community-inspired and community-supported.
