Residential Camping Counsellor
Contract Dates: June 27th – Aug 26th, 2010

Position Summary
Counsellors are responsible for providing a safe, fun and educational nature oriented camp experience for an assigned camper group.

Position Duties
Programme Planning and Delivery
Play a role in planning and delivering all camp programmes, including: special events; campfires; wide games; and, mealtime programme
Plan and deliver programmes for assigned camper group, following specified programme guidelines
Be able to lead all programme options offered during the residential camp
Effectively manage safety risks at all times
Include campers of all abilities in all programmes
Camper Care and Supervision
Ensure campers return home in the same (or better) condition in which they were sent
Manage all risks present during the camp session
Ensure campers maintain an adequate level of health and hygiene
Assist campers in problem solving dilemmas as they occur, referring the dilemmas to appropriate resource staff as needed
Redirect the behavior of campers as needed in a fair and appropriate way
Provide 24 hour per day positive role modeling
Supervision of an Assistant Counsellor
Provide Assistant Counsellors with opportunities to develop skills required of a counsellor
Provide Assistant Counsellors with feedback on their performance at the end of the camp session and on an ongoing basis
Maintenance/ Administrative Duties
Help camper to keep their area in a clean and orderly manner
Assist campers in carrying out sparkle time duties as assigned
Assist in pre-camp set-up and post-camp clean-up
Complete reports as required (incident, behavioral, et cetera)

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required
18 years of age by commencement of camp programme
Current Standard First Aid and CPR
Pleasure Craft Operators Card
Programme delivery experience in an outdoor residential environment

Notes
•On site residence is a requirement of this position
•Evening and weekend work is a requirement
•Hours of work will vary with registered programming; programme hours are usually 7:30am to 9:00pm
•All successful candidates are required to submit a Criminal Reference Check and an Intervention Record Check from Alberta Children’s Services.

How To Apply…
Send your cover letter, resume and three references to:
Andy Merchant, Programme Technician
Box 313 Fallis, Alberta T0E 0V0
Fax: (780) 892-2888
Andy.merchant@ywcaofedmonton.org
www.ywcaofedmonton.org