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. Leaders assist in the implementation and facilitation of the day camp experience. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be actively engaged in the safety, well-being, and development of the children in the program.  This also includes attending to their physical, social, and emotional needs in a positive manner.
• Supervising children ages 3-11 as part of a team while implementing the camp plan as developed by the Children’s Services Programmer.
• Along with other staff ensuring appropriate use of the facility by guests and enforcing facility guidelines, rules, and ratios.
• Supervision of children during free swim in outdoor aquatic environments and during off-site field trips.
• Encouraging parent evaluation of the day camp experience.
• Ensure day camp practices are followed.
• Encouraging children’s social, physical, and emotional development in a positive manner.
• Preparing and maintaining program equipment, supplies and program space.
• Handle routine correspondence such as incident reports as required.
• Follow and participate in all safety practices and provincial legislation.
• Follow 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.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and excellent guest service.
• Proven ability to deal directly with other staff and guests in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Ability to relate well with children of all ages.
• Efficient and effective communication, interpersonal, and listening skills with the ability to ask questions.
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills.
• Strong general computer skills with good familiarity with Microsoft Office and Outlook..
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively without constant direct supervision.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the program(s) and/or participants.
• Knowledge of developmental abilities and age-appropriate activities.

Educational and Experience:

• Grade 12 or college/university student currently enrolled in Recreation, Education, Early Childhood Development, Physical Education

Additional Requirements:

• Intermediate First Aid with CPR “C” and AED
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid Driver’s License with current Driver’s Abstract
• Child Intervention Record Check

The hours of work are 40 hours per week.

The starting hourly wage is $17.06 / hour.

Please submit your application online via our applicant tracking system by Monday, March 31, 2025, by 4:30 pm.