Camp coordinator – Culture summer camp 2024
City of Mississauga’s Community Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Camp coordinator. City of Mississauga’s Community Services department provides a wide range of programs and resources to enhance community well-being. It offers recreational activities, social services, and cultural events to residents of all ages and backgrounds. Its commitment to promoting health, social connectedness, and cultural enrichment strengthens Mississauga’s reputation as a dynamic and livable city. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Mississauga
Department: Community Services
Division: Culture Division
Section: Culture Services
Position: Camp coordinator – Culture summer camp 2024
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $20.37 -$24.85 hourly
Employment Type: Seasonal
Union: Non Union
Location: 4141 Living Arts Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 4B8, Canada
Work Location: Living Arts Centre
Hours of Work: up to 40 hours per week
Job ID: 24401
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Post-Secondary Education and training in Teaching, Arts Administration, Art History, Dance, Drama, Music, Arts or related field
Experience: Candidates should have minimum 3 years of experience teaching and leading children and teens in a camp setting
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to perform light lifting of supplies if required
- The candidates should expect to work primarily in a community centre environment at multiple locations, with regular site visits
- The candidates should be capable of in-water supervision with participants if necessary and have completed a swimming test
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have at least two years of experience supervising part-time staff in an arts/recreational camp setting
- The candidates should possess a valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for travel between camp sites city-wide on a daily basis
- The candidates should have access to a vehicle on a daily basis and should possess a valid Emergency First Aid & CPR C Certification
- The candidates should undergo a Level 3 – Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted prior to the start of the contract
- The candidates should have HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development and QUEST 2 certification
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to oversee the development, implementation, and supervision of Culture camps in collaboration with the Program Supervisor, aligning with Culture Department objectives, philosophies, and standards
- The candidates should be able to prepare program outlines, daily activities, special events, program supplies, and additional programming requirements for camp staff
- The candidates should be able to visit Culture camps daily, providing direction and ongoing coaching to enhance front line staff artistic program knowledge, teaching techniques, and program planning skills
- The candidates should be able to actively train and supervise front line staff, ensuring safety standards and established procedures are being followed
- The candidates should be able to provide ongoing support, direction, and assistance to Senior Summer staff to enhance program knowledge and leadership skills
- The candidates should be able to prepare and administer mid-term and final evaluations for Senior Staff and Leader positions
- The candidates should be able to immediately and effectively respond to program and staff concerns and able to maintain a flexible working schedule to ensure supervision and continuity of the program
- The candidates should be able to accurately prepare and maintain required administrative records and able to assist in the development and facilitation of training weeks for camp staff
- The candidates should be able to plan and facilitate on-site summer staff meetings and special events and able to hire, train, and schedule volunteers
- The candidates should be able to complete Quest 2 Evaluations and able to coordinate equipment and craft supply orders and complete inventory
- The candidates should be able to effectively provide quality customer service and act as a knowledgeable resource to customers, staff, and volunteers
- The candidates should be able to communicate effectively and in a timely manner with the Program Supervisor regarding all aspects related to facilities, staffing, participants, equipment, supplies, or anything that would impact the quality and safe delivery of day-to-day operations
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!