Assist participants with exceptionalities with training, activities for day camp programs and liaising with parents, program participants, and general public, ensuring a safe program environment, including active supervision of children and equipment.
Job Title Inclusion Camp Leader
Wage $16.55 (2023) - rates for 2024 currently under review
Reports To Community Partnership & Programs Supervisor
Department Community Services
Location Lindsay Recreation Complex
Hours Summer Full Time, 40 hours per week
Other Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.
Job Description The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring summer students, and we're looking for innovative and passionate individuals interested in a two-month position from July to August. Our Summer Student Program introduces students to the public sector through challenging experiences, while providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to the community.
Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support to day camp participants to ensure successful participation in a camp environment
Work with other camp staff to suggest and implement program and environmental adaptations as needed to support participant’s involvement in camp programming
Maintain communication with camp staff team and supervisors; on-going professional communications with caregivers as required
Encourage appropriate behaviour using learned strategies and acquired skills
Assist participant with self-care needs including, but not limited to, changing of clothes, lifts, transfers, and feeding
Ensure and promote the safety and care of all camp participants
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a related field is an asset (i.e. Educational Assistant, Nursing, Developmental Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Teacher, Therapeutic Recreation, etc.) and related experience
Experience working with children (ages 5 to 12) with disabilities or unique needs
Experience developing and implementing adaptive programming for participants to promote the inclusion of children with exceptionalities
Previous work/volunteer experience working in a camp or similar setting is an asset
Possess current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate
Provide a current Criminal Information Request prior to employment commencement
Summer employment with the City of Kawartha Lakes can be a great way to earn and learn.
To be considered for a Student position with the City of Kawartha Lakes, you must be:
Minimum of age 16
Registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year, 2023 - 2024
Registered as a full time student with the intent to return to school on a full time basis during the next academic year, 2024 to 2025
Some of the summer employment positions are made available due to grant funding. Please help us to determine if you meet the grant eligibility requirements by indicating on your resume that you are Grant Eligible if you meet the following criteria:
Between the ages of 16 to 30
Registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year, 2023 to 2024
Registered as a full time student with the intent to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year, 2024 to 205
Not attending full time classes while carrying out the student position
Not working another full time summer job, thirty hours or more per week
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise People Services to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.