Summer Camp Counsellor – Term: July 8 – August 26

JOB SUMMARY

Assists with organizing and facilitating all activities related to Camp programs.  Provide a high-quality, professional, and fun experience for day camp participants. Ensure the safety and well-being of all campers in their care.

Reports to: Camp Director and Indigenous Ways and Learning Coordinator

Department: Indigenous Ways and Learning

Classification: Term (July 8-August 26) – $16.30/hour, up to 35 hours/week

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervision of children attending camp.
• Facilitation of the camp programming provided by the Camp Director and the Indigenous Ways and Learning Department.
• Ability to think critically and respond appropriately in high-stress situations.
• Check the Identification of Parents picking up and dropping off campers.
• Coordinating with personnel to provide a safe and healthy camp environment.
• Ensuring clear communication and expectations between WAG-Qaumajuq, campers and parents/guardians/adults responsible when it comes to Camp protocols and schedules.
• Learning and facilitating the itinerary & schedule that the campers will be engaging in each day.
• Efficiently setting up and cleaning up each workshop.
• Facilitating each activity with care, compassion, and respect. (Under the guidance of the Camp Director and in collaboration with any visiting artists or volunteers.)
• Ongoing performance expectations relating to equity and anti-racism, including ongoing education, confrontation of personal biases, application of the anti-racism policy and equitable decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Child abuse registry check. (can be processed via Gallery)
• Experience working with children.
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to a schedule and maintain time management expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish complex projects successfully.
• Experience with and a passion for the visual arts are assets.
• Must be reliable, organized and a good listener.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• First aid certification.
• Familiarity with Indigenous knowledge/ways of knowing, stories, and protocol.
• Ability to speak French.
• Post secondary education in fine art or art history.
• Problem solving skills.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or persons who have been racialized are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WAG-Qaumajuq, we are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. If you are excited about this role, but your qualifications do not perfectly align with the job description, and/or you have experiential knowledge which would be an asset, we encourage you to apply and outline the applicable information in your cover letter. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or another within our organization.

Only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted. Thank you!