Camp Supervisor, Membership

Between Friends; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant organization dedicated to creating inclusive recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities. As a Camp Supervisor, Programming, you will play a pivotal role in leading a team, developing engaging activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all camp participants. This position not only allows you to foster connections and growth among campers but also encourages you to bring joy and excitement into their daily experiences. With a commitment to diversity and a passion for making a difference, this role offers a unique opportunity to impact lives positively. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to support individuals in a meaningful way, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Training Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and pass a screening process including a Backcheck.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support camp staff while ensuring program quality.
• Coordinate inclusive programming and manage logistics for camp activities.

Skills

Team Leadership

Programming Coordination

Safety Management

Adaptability

Communication

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Employment Environment

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 Supervisor, Programming plays a central role in delivering engaging, inclusive, and age-appropriate programming for Camp Bonaventure participants. This leadership position focuses on supervising staff, ensuring program quality, and managing logistics to create a positive camp experience for all.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership & Staff Support: Provide supervision and direction to Senior and Relief Counsellors, provide feedback and conduct performance reviews, facilitate training on all the ins and outs of being a Camp Counsellor, and collaborate closely with the Camp Senior Team.
2. Programming & Activity Coordination: Support the development of appropriate and inclusive programming, coordinate theme days and first day stations, coordinate off-site bookings and transportation, create and communicate weekly schedule for families/caregivers, and plan backup locations for inclement weather.
3. Camper Support & Safety: Ensure all programming is safe, inclusive, and engaging, and provide support to groups to ensure there is adequate ratios for all groups.
4. Operations & Resource Management: Purchase and track programming supplies with a given budget, ensure supplies are always stocked, edit and create programming manuals and off-site guides, and ensure group program plans are submitted in time.

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:

• There are 3 open positions:
• Camp Bonaventure - Sandy Beach: 2
• Camp Bonaventure - Thorncliffe: 1
• 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 the assigned site for all contracted hours.
• This role is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours a week.
• Camp Senior Team training begins April 28, 2025.
• Camp Wide Training occurs June 13, 2025 - June 27, 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.
• 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.
• 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.