STEM Camp Counsellor

STEM Camp; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational camp in Ottawa is seeking enthusiastic Counsellors who have a passion for working with children and a strong understanding of STEM topics. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent group management and communication skills, with the ability to create a safe and fun environment for campers. This full-time, contract role starts with training in late June 2023, perfect for those looking to inspire young minds during the summer camp season.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with children required.
• Proof of First Aid Certification needed.
• Recent Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector required.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for campers including inquiry and discussion.
• Create a fun, enjoyable, and safe atmosphere for campers.
• Model positive behavior and interactions.

Skills

Group management skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or post-secondary enrollment

Job description

Do you have a passion for education and learning? Do you love working with children and youth? Do you consider yourself a coding or robotics specialist? Then we want you to join STEM Camp as a Counsellor!

The Counsellor is enthusiastic and has excellent group management skills. Counsellors enjoy organizing the camp activities from setup to cleanup. The Counsellors respect health and safety procedures and are interested in developing their leadership skills.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Counsellor include but are not limited to:

• Leading activities for campers including inquiry and discussion
• Assisting campers in learning more about STEM Camp projects
• Creating a fun, enjoyable, and safe atmosphere for campers
• Modelling appropriate behaviour and positive interactions
• Engaging with each camper as they work through activities
• Ensuring that all campers under your care are treated equally, consistently, and fairly
• Providing consistent and specific direction in the supervision of campers
• Demonstrating a positive attitude, thoughtfulness, and good decision-making
• Being self-confident and able to accept and adopt constructive feedback
• Following all daily campsite cleaning procedures
• Carrying out other reasonable duty requests from the Camp Coordinator, Program Coordinator or a member of the Management Team

Note: Candidates applying for any position with STEM Camp must have proof of First Aid Certification as well as a recent (within the last two years) Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector.

Successful Candidates Should Possess

• Working towards a high school diploma or enrolled at a post-secondary institution
• 1 year experience working with children
• Knowledge and understanding of STEM related topics
• Inspirational and creative thinking skills
• Customer service-oriented mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to change
• The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to commute to workplace location
• Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized

What to Expect

Although our camp season runs in July and August, we are looking for Counsellors to begin training in late June 2023. This is a full-time, contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.

Let us know if you are interested in this position. Complete this short form and we will follow up with you promptly.

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