Camp Counsellor

Ontario Camps Association; Parham; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Camps Association seeks a Camp Counsellor to support campers aged 7-15 in Parham, Ontario. You will ensure safety and well-being, guide daily routines, and deliver cabin/afternoon programming that promotes personal growth and community spirit.

The role requires Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and National Lifeguard, with Mental Health First Aid and Remote Wilderness First Aid considered desirable.

Qualifications

• Required: Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C and National Lifeguard.
• Preferred: Mental Health First Aid and Remote Wilderness First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Meet emotional, physical, and safety needs of campers aged 7-15.
• Supervise and guide campers in daily routines, fostering social and emotional growth.
• Plan and deliver cabin and afternoon programming that encourages personal development and a sense of community.
• Develop positive dynamics within cabin groups and troubleshoot behaviours with support from Section Head as needed.
• Contribute to camp magic through costumes, campfire performances, evening programs, and building authentic connections with campers.

Education

Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C

National Lifeguard

Mental Health First Aid

Remote Wilderness First Aid

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Job Posting

Camp Counsellor

Location: Parham, ON (north of Kingston)

Reports to : Section Heads

Pay Rate: starting at $365 per week (+$40 per week for NL) with additional compensation for relevant certifications and experience

Camp Counsellors are responsible for meeting the emotional, physical, and safety needs of a group of campers aged 7-15. Counsellors work to supervise and guide campers in their daily routines, fostering social and emotional growth, and ensuring their well-being. Counsellors are responsible for the planning and delivery of cabin and afternoon programming that encourage personal development and a sense of community. The nature of this position is flexible, and Counsellors will be scheduled to work with a variety of age groups. Counsellors will develop positive dynamics within their cabin group and troubleshoot behaviours that are challenging, with the support of their Section Head as needed. Camp Counsellors contribute an important sense of magic to camp through costumes, campfire performances, evening programs, and building authentic connections with the young people with whom they work.

Required : Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard.

Preferred : Mental Health First Aid, Remote Wilderness First Aid.