Day Camp Leader (Seasonal)

The Town of Blackfalds is accepting applications for Seasonal Day Camp Leaders.

Day Camp Leaders are responsible for ensuring a safe, caring and successful environment for participants involved in the Camp Curious program during the summer months. Leaders provide the opportunity to participate in a variety of recreational, cultural and educational programs. Day Camp Leaders assist in the implementing and facilitation of the day camp experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervising children ages 3-11 as part of a team while implementing the camp plan as developed by the Children’s Services Programmer.
• Being actively engaged in the safety, well-being and development of the children in the program.  This also includes attending to their physical and emotional needs.
• Encouraging children’s social, physical and emotional development in a positive manner.
• Preparing and maintaining program equipment, supplies and program space.
• Resolving inquiries, concerns and complaints either directly or by referring to senior staff member as required.
• Preparing written correspondence such as incident reports as required.
• Along with other staff ensuring appropriate use of facility by guests and enforces facility guidelines, rules, and ratios.
• Encouraging parent evaluation of the day camp experience.
• Following all safety practices and provincial legislation
• Following a positive and proactive guest services philosophy throughout the department
• Performing other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must believe ALL CHILDREN are capable of success, No Exceptions!
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent guest service
• Proven ability to deal directly with staff and public in a courteous and friendly manner
• Ability to relate well with children between ages of 3-11 years.
• Efficient and effective communication, interpersonal and listening skills with the ability to ask questions
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills
• Excellent skills in decision making, planning, organizing and problem-solving
• Knowledge of developmental abilities and age-appropriate activities
• Ability to adapt to changing needs of the program and/or participants
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively without constant direct supervision
• Reliable general computers skills.

Additional Requirements:

Grade 12 student or College/University student currently enrolled in one of the following Post-Secondary Programs:

a.    Recreation

b.    Education

c.     Early Childhood Development

d.    Physical Education

• Standard First Aid with CPR “C” and AED
• RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening & Child Intervention Check (under 18 exempt)
• Valid Driver’s License with current Driver’s Abstract

The hours of work are 40 hours per week.

The starting hourly wage is $16.73 / hour.

Please submit your application online via our applicant tracking system by Friday, March 24, 2023 by 4pm.