Day Camp Inclusion Worker - SEAPARC Recreation Centre
Req ID: 1289
Business Unit: Parks Recreation and Environmental Services
Division: SEAPARC
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/JB04
Rate of Pay: $19.53 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date: February 26, 2025
Submission review to begin March 21, 2025 but will remain open until filled
Summary
This position will be directly responsible for facilitating and integrating a child with physical or mental disabilities into the summer camp programs.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Facilitate and support participation and adapting activities in a safe, healthy environment.
- Encourage independence, and assist in developing self-confidence.
- Liaise with other camp staff and parents.
- Ability to be imaginative and flexible to ensure a fun environment is created for participants.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain on-going communication with Recreation Coordinator and Recreation Assistant.
- Act as a liaison between general public and SEAPARC when necessary.
- Follow all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- None
Key Skills & Abilities
- Excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal and public relations skills and experience are required.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Customer service and public relations skills required.
- Experience integrating and supporting children with physical and/or mental disabilities into summer camp programs.
- Experience working with children in a similar/related capacity.
- Leadership abilities including role model behaviours as well as demonstrating sound judgment and creating a positive, enthusiastic and fun environment.
Qualifications
- Some directly related experience
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.
