counsellor, day camp - recreation

www.canadainternational.gc.ca - Jobboard; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community center is seeking a Day Camp Counsellor to instruct and lead recreational activities for children. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma, CPR and First Aid certifications, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include planning activities, ensuring safety, and fostering a positive environment for participants. This role requires a focus on client satisfaction and teamwork, making it perfect for individuals who enjoy working outdoors and with children.

Qualifications

• Education requirement: College or CEGEP certificate.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certificates.

Responsibilities

• Instruct groups in arts and crafts.
• Plan recreational and fitness activities.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Job description

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Posted on May 16, 2025 by Employer: Confederation Court Community House

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Job details

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year.

Asset languages: Arabic, Somali

Work site environment: Outdoors

Work setting: Recreational or cultural centre

Responsibilities

• Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
• Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
• Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
• Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
• Understand principles of group dynamics
• Leading/instructing groups and individuals
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Monitor activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required

Supervision

• 11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Additional info

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Who can apply?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

May 30, 2025

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