Summer Camp Inclusion Facilitator

Description

During July and August, Brock’s Youth University offers on-campus day camps to over250 youth in grades 3 to 8 each week. Our innovative camps are divided into themes and carefully created to inspire every child. Every week includes exciting discovery sessions, adventurous recreation, and traditional camp activities such as swimming and high ropes. You are encouraged to learn more about what we do at

Job Duties and Responsibilities

A Brock Partner(Inclusion Facilitator)is an invaluable support person for the team of program instructors. This support personseeksto maximize all campers’ opportunities toparticipatein camp programming. Where program instructors are responsible for curriculum preparation, theinclusionfacilitator supports adaptations to programmingin order tosupport the success of individual campers. In general, the role of the InclusionFacilitatorstaff includes the following responsibilities:

• Providingadditionalassistance (, interpreting instructions, providing physicalassistance)in order tohelp campers with exceptionalities learn new recreation skills, socialskillsorcontent-knowledgeat summer day camp at Brock University. This may involve working 1:1 with one camper for theweek, orsupporting multiple campers throughout the week.

• Supporting social interaction between a camper and other may involve addressing questions from other participants about a particularcamper, orencouraging participants to work with a specific camper.

• Communication with campers, instructors,managersand caregiverson a daily basisto ensure the smooth and efficient running of the program

• Adapting activities, as needed, to allow active participation by a camper.

• Ability toproblem solveeffectively and adapt to the changes typical of a camp day

• Providing positive reinforcement or other behavioral intervention, as needed, tofacilitatea camper's involvement in the group.

• Collaborating with other instructors, campcoordinatorsand program managers. This may involve planning with instructors at the start of the day, talking through challenging situations with camp coordinators to find a path forward, or connecting with program managers about strategies for working with certain individuals.

• Promoting the camper's enjoyment in the program in creative and innovative ways

Qualifications

• Completed at least year one of post-secondary study

• Experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in an academic camp setting

• Experience working with youth who have exceptionalities

• Excellent classroom management & conflict resolution skills

• Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

• Interest in and willingness to learn

• Ability toproblem solveeffectively and adapt to the changes typical of a camp day

• Obtained First Aid/CPR Level C and a vulnerable sector police clearance prior to camp

• Successfully completedof allBrock University and Youth University training prior to camp (, WHMIS, content specific, challenge course, risk management)

Expectations of Student Staff

We are looking for confident, enthusiastic, and professional ambassadors to Brock University and post-secondary life. We do not require candidates to be experts in all topics, but rather we look for candidates with a contagious passion for learning and having fun with kids. We can train you in the specifics if you have the desire to learn! You will alsobe requiredto read, research, watch videos, and/or practice, to learn content independently.

• Candidates should be prepared for lots of walking, moderate lifting ( chairs, carrying supplies)

• All Brock employeesare required tocompleteonline mandatorytraining tocomply withrelated safety legislation

• All Brock employeesare required tocomply withOntario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).To help meet our legal obligations under FIPPA, employeesare required tocomplete mandatory online training.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our . As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights contact if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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