Summer Camp Coordinator (Computer Education - Summer Camp)

Position DescriptionOur Summer Camp Team is seeking a full-time temporary Summer Camp Coordinator (nine weeks). The Summer Camp Coordinator will work in child, youth and community development with children and youth living in the Regent Park, St.

Jamestown, Moss Park and Cabbagetown neighbourhoods.Responsibilities : Plan a 6-week Summer Camp program for children; booking field trips, buses and purchasing equipment necessary for the good operation of the programCollaborate with the L.

I.T. facilitator in creating opportunities for L.I.T. participation integration in the Day CampPlan and facilitate a 2-week orientation for the Summer Camp staff team;

ensuring that all staff are fully prepared and equipped for the Summer Camp experienceAid in the planning and facilitating of all aspects of day camp and possibly overnight campProvide leadership for indoor and outdoor sports, arts & crafts projects, tech projects, field trips, teaching, cooking and other organized activities over the 8-week periodEncourage camp leaders to build strong relationships, develop leadership skills, overcome social barriers and foster recognition that they have the capacity to improve their own communitiesProvide mentorship and additional training opportunities for Camp LeadersProvide opportunities for developmentally and emotionally challenged children to participate in activitiesParticipate in the planning and implementing of an end of Summer activity (ie.

Carnival) Qualifications : Some University experience is requiredPrevious camp experience in a senior leadership role is requiredYou have a demonstrated love for the outdoors and desire to share this with those around youYou are dynamic and enthusiastic a multitasker, with a knowledge of children and youth development, with experience in under resourced areas and a multicultural multi-faith settingExceptional leadership and ability to motivate your staff team, as well as children and youthYou must be a natural team builder, flexible, resilient, with a teachable spiritAble to work at overnight camp *potentially (one week Monday to Friday)Media and Tech skills (ie.

video / music editing, animation and coding) are an assetCreative thinking and skilled to help develop and plan multi-media projects for childrenPatient, positive, hardworking, reliable with recreational & artistic skills Deadline for Applications : April 29, Start Date : Monday, June 10, While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Date Posted : April 8,