Job Description

JOB TITLE: Camp Leader - March Break

DEPARTMENT: Community Services

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Part-time, seasonal and temporary

HOURS OF WORK: 24 variable hours / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

LOCATION: UNDEFINED

HOURLY RATE: $17.43 *Effective October 1, 2023*

POSTING DATE: September 28, 2023

CLOSING DATE: December 01, 2023

**Candidates for this position must be available Monday March 11th 2024 to Friday March 15th 2024 daily, various shifts between the hours of 7:00am and 6:00pm. Training for these positions will be some evenings Monday to Friday beginning February 26th 2024, and Saturday March 9th and Sunday March 10th 2024.**

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Camp Specialist, Camp Director/Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, the Camp Leader will organize and implement a high quality program that is stimulating and enjoyable for all participants. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of registered participants at all times

• Organize and deliver high quality safe and stimulating camp activities for all levels of participants
• Keep current with industry trends and new class formats
• Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding participant’s daily activities and overall well-being
• Make weekly camp calls
• Follow all bussing protocol including supervising, accurate daily bus attendance and reporting
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, incident/accident reports, opening and closing procedures, bus lists)
• Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff
• Attend meetings/training as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• Lifesaving Society Safeguard Certification, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, considered an asset
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.

** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by December 01, 2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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