Wanted: DAY CAMP COUNSELLOR

Campers and Counsellor at Conrad's Beach in 2013

The 11^th annual Indian Point Young Naturalist Club is looking for Summer Day Camp Counsellors who are responsible and ambitious, exhibit leadership skills, love helping children and have passion to inspire each child’s awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of natural places in an outdoor setting on the shores of St. Margaret’s Bay.

Qualifications of a Camp Counselor include:

1.   Completion of at least grade 10.

2.   At least one year's experience working with youth.

3.   Emotional maturity, good character and integrity.

4.   Enjoyment of the out-of-doors.

 

Responsibilities of a Camp Counselor include:

 

1.   Provide leadership and guidance for day-campers ages 5 to 15.

2.   Participate with staff team in planning and carrying out camp program.

3.   Cooperate as part of staff team in working together for the well-being of the camp and campers.

4.   Help set and carry out the daily routines.

5.   Supervise and participate in water activates

6.   Participate in all training activities that are provided by the camp administration to assist you with skill development and camp procedure including pre-camp preparation and orientation.

Assets for Camp Counsellor Job include:

1.   First aid and CPR  Training

2.   National Lifeguard Service Award 

Interested candidates are invited to contact Scott at IndianPtYoungNat@eastlink.ca or call 823-3049 to apply or to learn more.

NOTE:  This Job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform related duties as needed for camp program.