Camp Manager, Membership

Between Friends; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inclusion-oriented organization seeks a Camp Manager to oversee the integration of campers with diverse needs. This role involves team leadership, behavioral support, and crafting an inclusive camp environment, ensuring that all campers feel welcomed and supported. Join us in creating enriching recreational and social programming for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Working Hours

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in Child Development and Positive Behaviour Strategies.
• Current enrollment or completion of a Bachelor’s degree is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and guidance to Camp Supervisors and Counsellors.
• Create behaviour plans and provide personal care support to campers.
• Communicate with families regarding camper needs and ratios.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Special Education, or related field

Job description

Working at Between Friends brings so much fun into your professional life! We are an organization that respects the need for a work-life balance! We are passionate about our employees' well-being. As an agency, we focus on bringing inclusive and accessible recreation and social programming to the people who mean the most to us, our members! We work to break down barriers and adapt to individual and communal needs. Between Friends creates opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong through social, recreational, and developmental activities.

Job Overview

The Camp Manager Membership plays a key role in ensuring the successful integration and support of campers with diverse needs. This leadership position focuses on staff development, behavior support, and fostering an inclusive and adaptable camp environment.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Team Leadership & Supervision : Provide supervision and guidance to Camp Supervisors and Counsellors, provide training to ensure all staff are knowledgeable in Behaviour Supports and Personal Care, and maintain a safe and inclusive working environment.

Camper Support & Behavior Planning : Work closely with members and families / caregivers to determine camper ratios, create behaviour plans, and provide personal care support to campers including changes / toileting and lifts and transfers.

Communication & Collaboration : Communicate with families / caregivers regarding ratio changes and potential aide needs. This role will also work closely with the North & South Operations Managers, and Youth Program Coordinator.

Operational Support & Communication : Ensure camper profiles are distributed to groups in a timely manner, maintain proper stock of sensory supplies and personal care supplies, act as additional group support when required.

You might be the person we are looking for if :

• Fun : You look for ways to incorporate excitement and joy into day-to-day experiences. Previous experience working at camps is considered an asset.
• Intentional : Your actions are purposeful and value-driven. You are a direct and clear communicator. You have previous experience working with people with disabilities, and the ability to quickly and independently solve problems in high-stress situations.
• Caring : You welcome and celebrate people with empathy and dignity. You value working with individuals to create adaptations and modifications to ensure an inclusive experience for all. This includes providing support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support.
• Easeful : You strive to create accessible and inclusive spaces that remove barriers to access. You have experience adapting activities and programming to meet the needs of everyone. Previous experience developing and implementing programming is required. Access to your own vehicle during working hours is necessary.
• Safe : You value creating and maintaining safe spaces to promote inclusion and fun! Must be over the age of 18. Must pass a Screening Process including a Backcheck search and an Intervention Record Check completed by Alberta Human Services. Must be able to provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, prior to the start date.

Overview of Working Hours :

• This role requires flexibility in terms of working hours from the staff member to effectively support staff and program members.
• Between April and June, this role will work in-person at the Calgary Between Friends Office or Camp Bonaventure - Sandy Beach for a minimum of 3 days a week, with remote work available for a maximum of 2 days a week.
• Between June and August, this role will work in-person at either the Sandy Beach and Thorncliffe Camp Bonaventure sites for all contracted hours, alternating working locations on a per-need basis.
• This role is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours a week.
• Camp Senior Team training begins April 28, 2025, though this position may start as early as April 1, 2025.
• Camp Bonaventure runs from June 30, 2025 - August 22, 2025, excluding Statutory Holidays.
• Camp Senior Team will work an additional week after Camp to work on wrap-up administration, ending August 29, 2025.

Job Requirements :

• Must be above 18 years old.
• Must pass a Screening Process including a Backcheck search and an Intervention Record Check completed by the Government of Alberta.
• Must be able to provide proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification, prior to the start date.
• Minimum one to two (1-2) years of experience in a leadership role.
• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Current enrollment or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Special Education, Public Health, Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, or related field is considered an asset.
• Experience in Child Development and Positive Behaviour Strategies.
• Experience in managing crisis situations in a team setting.
• Able to adapt to changing circumstances, participant needs, and organizational goals. Flexibility is especially important in non-profit work, where priorities and resources may shift.
• Ability to provide support to participants requiring lifts and transfers, and personal care support.
• Experience in a supervisory role and / or summer camp work is an asset.
• Previous experience working with people with disabilities is an asset.
• Previous experience developing and implementing programming is an asset.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Passion for the mission of supporting persons with disabilities.

This posting will be open until January 31, 2025, though interviews may start near the end of January.

At Between Friends, we value diversity and recognize that individuals come with a unique set of experiences that can contribute to our mission of providing quality social, recreation, and development opportunities so that people with disabilities can connect, grow, and belong. We believe that adding new ideas and diversity of thought to our teams is essential to our success.