Summer Blast 2024
Position Title: Youth Summer Day Camp Coordinator
Number of Vacancies: 1
Type of Employment: Seasonal, Contract
Duration: June-August 2024
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, 8 am to 4 pm. Off-site trip days may extend hours.
Rate of Pay: $16.55 per hour
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Description
Frankford Youth Centre is actively looking for a youth coordinator to assist with our summer day camp program. As a youth coordinator, you will work directly with the youth of the Frankford area to provide a safe, welcoming, positive day camping experience for youth grades 6 to 8. The successful candidate is responsible for assisting in the implementation and facilitation of the in-person summer camp program. The youth coordinator will support the director and coordinate the youth workers in the facilitation of camp programming and other camp-related activities.
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Duties
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Assist the Director in program design and delivery.
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Supervise and ensure the safety of campers at all times.
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Organize camp games, activities and arts and crafts.
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Assist with the planning and execution of break time games and activities
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Provide mentorship and support to campers
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Prep materials and assist in set-up/clean-up.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Must be at least 16 years of age within the calendar year. Criminal Background Check is over 18 years of age.
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Ability to develop, organize and lead camp programming.
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Responsible and dependable, prioritizes the safety of campers/other staff, etc.
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An enthusiastic attitude to face each workday with a positive attitude.
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Must enjoy working with children and youth.
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Previous experience working with children or youth (babysitting, tutoring, camp, after-school programs, etc.) is preferred.
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A valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification is preferred.
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Agreement to FYC Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision and Core Values.
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Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number.
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Ability to work in outdoor programs, as well as standing for prolonged periods of time.
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Qualified applicants are invited to send resumes and cover letters to director@frankfordyouthcentre.ca
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Frankford Youth Centre is committed to employment equity. We thank all for applying; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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