Job Opportunties
CAMP GENCHEFF IS HIRING for our 2019-2020 summer camps and weekend camps!
Junior Camp Counsellor: 2 vacancies
Camp Gencheff is a residential summer camp and off season respite for children, teens and adults with special needs. We offer an opportunity for each camper to participate and develop physically and emotionally through a safe and fun camping experience.
We are presently looking for positive and enthusiastic off-season Junior Counselors to work at our weekend and day camps between October 2018 and May 2019! As a Junior Counselor, you will play an important role in providing a fun and safe environment for campers while giving quality care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Counselors are responsible for up to 3 campers during work time (ratios will switch throughout the day)
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Continually encourage and keep campers active and engaged in fun and challenging activities that meet camper’s needs while maintaining a safe environment
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Follow direction from management, supervisors and health care workers
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Follow and execute activities according to pre-designed daily programming plans
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Provide personal care and dietary assistance to campers
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Follow all camp policies and procedures
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Counselors have cleaning duties that must be performed during and after camp
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Responsible to assist in properly lifting/transfer campers
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Interacting with campers and providing a fun camp experience
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Work in a team environment
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Administrative duties, as required
Qualifications:
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Clear Criminal Background Check required
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Must be over 16 years of age
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Being a post-secondary student or graduate from a post-secondary institution and/or certificate in related field would be an asset (ie: Human Services or Educational Assistant)
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Must have experience working with people with disabilities
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Working in a camp environment an asset
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First Aid and CPR required before job begins
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Must be available to work weekends, as respites are 1 weekend per month
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Meals and accommodations are provided for all campers and staff
If interested, please send resume to Elysia at manager@campgencheff.com. Please note, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.