Assistant Day Camp Leader - SSI Parks and Recreation - 6 positions available
Req ID: 1410
Business Unit: Executive Services
Division: Salt Spring Island Administration
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary; up to 3 months
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/JB04
Rate of Pay: $19.53 - $19.53 per hour; plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: Up to 80 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date: May 5, 2025
Closing Date: Open until filled, review of submissions to begin on May 20, 2025
Summary
As an important member of the community recreation team, the Assistant Day Camp Leader will contribute towards active, fun, and engaging programs for children and youth aged 3 to 13. Providing a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, along with assisting with exciting out trips, the successful applicant will have a positive impact on the families whose children are in attendance. Get ready for summer fun with this opportunity to play like a kid again!
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in the development and delivery of safe, healthy and enjoyable activities, crafts, and games for children
- Provides learning and guidance on appropriate behaviour during play and activities
- Delivers care and support with behaviour management, inclusion, first aid and other areas relating to caring for children
- Assists in leading and supervising children on out trips
- Works cooperatively with other staff members to plan and deliver activities
- Acts as a liaison between the general public and CRD, providing clear customer communication with parents and caregivers
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for children in their care
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- Term position anticipated early July through early September.
- Some paid planning, training and development time may be scheduled in late June.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Related experience working with children assisting in the delivery of recreational programs
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement in managing behaviour of children
- Leadership abilities including role model behaviours, as well as the ability to demonstrate sound judgment while creating a positive, enthusiastic and fun environment.
- Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal, and public relations skills and experience are required.
Qualifications
- Some directly related experience
- Childhood development or recreational program planning certification, HIGH FIVE or equivalent
Certifications
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
