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: 

• Counselors are responsible for up to 3 campers during work time (ratios will switch throughout the day)

• Continually encourage and keep campers active and engaged in fun and challenging activities that meet camper’s needs while maintaining a safe environment

• Follow direction from management, supervisors and health care workers

• Follow and execute activities according to pre-designed daily programming plans

• Provide personal care and dietary assistance to campers

• Follow all camp policies and procedures

• Counselors have cleaning duties that must be performed during and after camp

• Responsible to assist in properly lifting/transfer campers

• Interacting with campers and providing a fun camp experience

• Work in a team environment

• Administrative duties, as required

Qualifications:

• Clear Criminal Background Check required

• Must be over 16 years of age

• 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)

• Must have experience working with people with disabilities

• Working in a camp environment an asset

• First Aid and CPR required before job begins

• Must be available to work weekends, as respites are 1 weekend per month

• 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.