Camp Supervisor, Programming

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Camp Supervisor to lead and inspire at Camp Bonaventure. This role is pivotal in creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for campers and staff alike. You will work closely with families to implement behavior plans and support staff with training on behavior management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities and have a knack for fostering joy and excitement in daily activities. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to making a difference in the community. If you have a background in social work or related fields and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to make a difference

Inclusive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and pass a screening process including background checks.
• Experience working with people with disabilities and in supervisory roles is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for campers and staff.
• Provide training and support to staff on behavior management strategies.

Skills

Behavior Management

Staff Training

Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

First Aid and CPR Certification

Behavior Support Resources

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, Membership plays a critical role in ensuring the success of Camp Bonaventure by fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for campers, staff, and volunteers. This leadership role involves maintaining high standards for behaviour support and personal care, and ensuring safety and quality across all operations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Camper Support & Behavior Management: Work with families and caregivers to implement behaviour plans, initiate conversations surrounding camper ratio updates, provide resources for additional support to both staff and families/caregivers.

Staff Training & Support: Be the first on-call to respond to escalated behaviour support on-site and off-site, provide training on behaviour supports and personal care, and continuously provide support to counsellors on behaviour strategies.

Operations & Resource Management: Ensure all sensory spaces and kits are properly stocked and maintained, working within a given budget.

Communication & Collaboration: Read and sign-off on incident reports daily, ensure requested follow-ups are followed through on, ensure all campers have the proper pre-camp forms filled out, and work closely with personal support aides on site.

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,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, 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, programming, to meet the needs of everyone. Previous experience developing and implementing programming is required. Access to your own vehicle during working hours.
• 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 4 open positions:
• Camp Bonaventure - Sandy Beach: 3
• 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 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 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.