Full -time 4 month contract May - August

$20.95 - $26.19 per hour

Main Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list)

• Research and develop the summer camp program.
• Prepare weekly themes, daily itineraries, and learning materials for all aspects of the program including: a) pre-camp training of camp counsellors and volunteers; b) plans for inclement weather; c) staff illness.
• Ensure that all aspects of the program are professionally and successfully executed.
• Collaborate on the design and delivery of a marketing plan and selling of the program including the development of promotional materials and MVCA’s website.
• Ensure that the summer program page on MVCA’s website is kept up to date, including notices regarding program changes, weather alerts, contagious illnesses etc..
• Build and manage relationships with program clients including parents, guardians, and care givers.
• Communicate in an accurate, respectful and timely fashion.

• Carry out pre and post camp communication with all clients by phone, and email, and in-person to ensure correct understanding, obtain feedback, identify and resolve issues, and ensure positive experiences.
• Respond to all inquiries in a timely fashion in accordance with MVCA policies.
• Hire, train, coach/mentor, supervise and evaluate camp counsellors and volunteers.
• Maintain all program-related files including waivers, expenses, accidents and incidents etc..
• Ensure that areas used by the summer program are kept safe, tidy, and are cleaned as needed to maintain a positive park aesthetic.
• Adhere to MVCA policies and fulfill supervisor responsibilities under the OH&SA.
• Other duties as requested by the Property Manager.

Required Education/Experience/Skills

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in education, early childhood education, environmental studies, natural science, outdoor recreation or a related program OR currently enrolled in such a program.
• Experience planning and delivering programming for children in an educational or recreational setting.
• Self-reliant, self-starter, self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, collaborative decision-making and analytical skills.
• Works well in a team environment as a co-contributor and as well as a leader.
• Communicates effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Standard First Aid & CPR certification
• A valid Ontario G class driver’s license (or equivalent) and driving record deemed acceptable by the MVCA.
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a clear “Vulnerable Sector Check”.  

Asset Education/Experience/Skills

• Teacher’s certificate in the province of Ontario.
• Strong knowledge of the natural world.
• Experience delivering play-based learning, risky play, loose parts, inquiry-based learning, and a child centered learning environment.

Effort

• Fatigue resulting from focusing and juggling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• 70% of work is outdoors e.g. walking/hiking on trails and in natural areas with groups of children.
• 30% of work is sitting at a desk e.g. managing bookings and responding to enquiries.
• Long periods of concentration including teaching children and listening to and answering questions.
• Periods of sitting looking at a computer screen.
• Interacting with children, parents, general public on a daily basis

Working Conditions

• • Work is performed outside including during periods of inclement weather
  • Some work is performed indoors in a classroom and office environment
  • May be exposed to tired and frustrated customers
  • May be occasionally required to extend hours of work to evenings or weekends to meet work demands.

Language

• English
• Bilingualism an asset