Recreation Counsellor

Duration: 7-8 Weeks  

Hours: 30 Hours/Week  

Pay: $16.35/Hour  

Job Summary  

The Summer Camp Counsellor supervises campers in daily activities while creating a safe, fun, and engaging camp experience. They play a critical role in facilitating games, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities while ensuring the well-being of all participants. 

Key Responsibilities  

❖ Recreation Counsellor will report to both the Summer Recreation Program Manager and Recreation Committee Chairperson or designate.  

❖ Complete supervision and care of all children enrolled for the summer program. Report concerns to the Summer Recreation Manager.  

❖ Plan, organize and conduct various games, arts and crafts, and outings to be done daily.  

❖ Assisting with town, recreation, and parish events.  

❖ Assisting in the community playground canteen.  

❖ Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.  

❖ Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the camp program.  

❖ Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for children's safety and their whereabouts at all times.  

❖ Other duties as required.  

 Qualifications & Requirements  

❖ Planning, communication and organizing skills.  

❖ Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.

❖ Experience in working with children and conducting various outings and activities.  

❖ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.  

❖ Must have the ability to work in a team environment.  

❖ Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.  

❖ Certified in first aid an asset. 

❖ Complete a RCMP/RNC Code of Conduct.  

❖ Completion of at least Grade 10.  

❖ Ability to drive to different locations throughout the day.  

❖ Driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset.

Summer Program Team Lead

Duration: 8 Weeks  

Hours: 35 Hours/Week  

Pay: $17.35/Hour  

Job Summary  

The Team Lead is responsible for ensuring a positive, energetic, and cohesive work environment among summer student counsellors. They play a key leadership role in fostering teamwork, enthusiasm, and effective communication among staff members while assisting the Recreation Program Manager in overseeing daily camp operations.

 Key Responsibilities  

❖ Summer Program Team Lead will report to Recreation Program Manager and Recreation Committee Chairperson. 

❖ Responsible for supervision of counsellors on tasks assigned by Recreation Program Manager and ensuring teamwork  

❖ Conduct various games and activities.  

❖ Supervision and care of all children enrolled in the summer program.  

❖ Guide and mentor new counsellors on how to complete tasks, work as a team, and be a role model for children.  

❖ Act in as manager when required on Reckids activities.  

❖ Communicate effectively with the Recreation Program Manager about staff performance and camper experiences.  

❖ Support conflict resolution among staff and promote a positive workplace culture.  

❖ Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.  

❖ Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas.  

❖ Ensure all counsellors and children are engaged and having fun.  

 Qualifications & Requirements  

❖ Planning, communication, and organizing skills.  

❖ Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.  

❖ Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.  

❖ Experience in working with children and leading a team.  

❖ Must have the ability to work in a team environment.  

❖ Driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset  

❖ Must be in a post-secondary program, certified in first aid, and complete an RCMP/RNC Code of Conduct.  

Summer Recreation Program Manager

Duration: 12 Weeks  

Hours: 35 Hours/Week  

Pay: $19.00/Hour  

Job Summary  

The Recreation Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing community recreation programs and events, including a seven-week summer program. This role involves budgeting, staff supervision, program development, facility management, and handling financial operations for recreation initiatives. The manager will ensure a safe, engaging, and fun environment for participants while maintaining efficient operations of the canteen, staff payroll, and camp logistics.  

Key Responsibilities  

❖ Summer Program Manager will report to the Recreation Committee Chairperson or designate.  

❖ On-site leader of the complete Reckids team.  

❖ Planning activities for Reckids. As well as coordinating with vendors and busing for and on events/outings.  

❖ Incumbent will lead, plan, conduct and perform all day-to-day program activities as scheduled. Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp environment. 

❖ Hire, train, schedule, and oversee a team of 6-8 staff members.  

❖ Track and manage program expenses, handle financial aspects of the canteen, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting.  

❖ Know and understand ALL emergency procedures associated with the summer program.  

❖ Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the summer program. This includes but is not limited to being responsible for your children and staff's safety and their whereabouts at all times.  

❖ Plan, organize and conduct various games, activities, and outings to be done daily.  

❖ Communicate with parents/public about participant’s experiences and report concerns to the Recreation Committee Chairperson or designate.  

❖ Incumbents must have the ability to promote and market the summer program throughout the summer. 

Qualifications & Requirements  

❖ Experience in supervising staff members in a child-centered setting.  

❖ Previous experience in recreation programming, event planning, or summer camp management.  

❖ Experience planning events.  

❖ Planning and organizing skills.  

❖ Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.  

❖ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Forms.  

❖ Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities.  

❖ Experience in working with children in a supervisory role.  

❖ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.  

❖ Must have the ability to work in a team environment.  

❖ Driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset, 

❖ Must be in a post-secondary program, certified in first aid, and complete a RCMP/RNC Code of Conduct. 

Outside Summer Student Worker

Duration: 7-8 Weeks  

Hours: 30 Hours/Week  

Pay: $16.35/Hour

Job Summary  

The Outside Summer Student Worker is responsible for maintaining public spaces, the community playground, ensuring they are clean, safe, and visually appealing. This role includes tasks such as grass cutting, painting, assisting with parish maintenance and clean up, and assisting the town fire department with maintenance-related duties.  

Key Responsibilities  

❖ General town maintenance and cleanup of community playground, ball field and other green spaces.  

❖ Grass cutting, raking, painting/staining, garbage collection.  

❖ Assisting with Fire Department and Parish maintenance and clean up.  

❖ Assisting with town events.  

❖ Know and understand all emergency procedures and safety guidelines that will be provided during job orientation.  

Qualifications & Requirements  

❖ Must provide own safety boots, other safety equipment will be provided (vest, gloves, safety glasses).  

❖ Certified in first aid is an asset. 

❖ Driver's license and access to a vehicle is an asset.  

❖ Complete a RCMP/RNC Code of Conduct.  

❖ Completion of at least Grade 10.