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Main responsibilities:
- With the support of a Counsellor Coordinator, responsible to ensure campers recreational, social, and personal care needs are positively and safely being met
Duties include:
- Work effectively within a counsellor team and group of campers during each camp session
- Assist campers with personal care, dietary, and mobility needs, reporting to coordinator and medical team as required
- Promote camper choice and engagement when determining cabin activities each week
- Perform inventory and administrative tasks as required by position
- Assist in maintaining a barrier free, clean, and safe camping facility
- Maintain an understanding of SaskAbilities policies and procedures as they apply to the position and attend required trainings
- Other duties as assigned by Camp Manager
Qualifications:
- Combination of work experience or education in recreation, health care, social work, education, or individuals experiencing disability
- Working at a summer camp or residential workplace considered an asset
Professional Skills:
- Ability to positively interact and openly communicate with campers, staff and external contacts
- Ability to create a respectful environment working with people of varying abilities
- Strong organization and problem solving skills
Availability:
- Available to work mid-May to late August
- 12 hour shift schedule including overnights during camp sessions
- Camp is located at Manitou Beach, SK
- Accommodations and meals are provided during camp sessions, all staff leave on days off
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.