Acrobatics Camp Counsellor (Seasonal - Summer)

Granite Club Ltd.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Acrobatics Camp Counsellor for a seasonal summer role. This exciting position involves leading acrobatic activities, ensuring camper safety, and fostering a fun and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in gymnastics or acrobatics, and a knack for inspiring campers of all skill levels. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for campers. With a commitment to quality and a focus on teamwork, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in a vibrant camp setting.

Benefits

Healthy daily food offerings

Employee events

Discounted fitness memberships

Extensive medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in gymnastics, acrobatics, or dance is essential.
• Ability to inspire and motivate campers of all skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging acrobatics activities while teaching proper techniques.
• Ensure camper safety and foster a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Gymnastics

Acrobatics

Dance

Teamwork

Child Supervision

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Gymnastics Coaching Certification

Job description

Acrobatics Camp Counsellor (Seasonal - Summer)

The Granite Club is looking for a Acrobatics Camp Counsellor is responsible for assisting the Camp Leader in engaging acrobatic activities, ensuring camper safety, and fostering a supportive and fun environment. This role requires experience in gymnastics, acrobatics, dance, or a related movement discipline, along with the ability to inspire and motivate campers of all skill levels. The ideal candidate will assist with structured instruction, promote teamwork, and contribute to an overall positive camp experience.

Benefits of working for the Club

• Healthy and delicious daily food offerings in our Staff Café.
• Exciting and diverse Employee events for both.
• Staff and their friends and family.
• Discounted Goodlife Fitness memberships.
• Extensive medical and dental benefits for Employees and their families.

Primary Responsibilities

Acrobatics Camp Counsellor

• Lead engaging acrobatics activities, including tumbling and movement exercises, while teaching proper techniques for balance, flexibility, strength, and coordination.
• Adapt lessons to different skill levels and age groups, ensuring a structured, encouraging, and fun learning environment.
• Encourage creativity and confidence through movement-based challenges, performances, and teamwork-focused exercises.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ideal candidates will be able to:

• Commitment & Punctuality: Be available to work for all nine weeks of summer camp and arrive on time for each shift, ensuring all materials are prepared 15 minutes before camp starts.
• Camper Check-In & Safety: Assist with overseeing sign-in and out procedures ensuring a safe and organized check-in and check-out process.
• Professionalism & Conduct: Maintain a high level of professionalism, motivation, and energy throughout the day while modeling sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness for campers.
• Instruction & Program Delivery: Learn and apply best practices for teaching camp activities, including working with campers with special needs, using inclusive teaching methods, and managing general camp operations.
• Camper Supervision & Safety: Assist with taking attendance before and after transitions, monitor campers to ensure compliance with camp rules, prevent accidents, and respond appropriately to incidents by reporting and recording details.
• Collaboration & Training: Participate in staff meetings and attend mandatory training sessions before the start of the camp. Work with fellow counsellors to plan and coordinate camp events and create age-appropriate weekly program plans for daily implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid CPR & Emergency First Aid Required.
• Prior experience as an acrobatics instructor, coach, or performer is preferred.
• Experience working with children and youth in an instructional or camp setting.
• Knowledge of progressive skill development, proper technique, and injury prevention.
• Certification in gymnastics coaching, acrobatics, or a related field is an asset
• Knowledge of safety protocols and risk management in acrobatics training.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children would be considered an asset.
• Previous experience as a camp counsellor is an asset.
• Must be available for the full duration of the 9-week camp program and holidays .

About the Granite Club

The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services, each tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of its diverse and sophisticated Membership.

The Granite Club is Canada's premier private Members' family, athletic, recreation and social club. Located in north Toronto, we offer our 12,000 Members the highest standard of facilities, programs and services.

We strive to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional service. We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

If you are a passionate individual looking to work as part of a growing team, click apply now!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Granite Club policy, a condition of employment is to perform a criminal background check and a vulnerable sector search demonstrating a satisfactory criminal record prior to commencing employment.

The Granite Club is committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your interview is accessible and accommodation is provided based on the information you provide to the Granite Club Recruiter.

We thank you in advance for your interest in our opportunity!