JOB TITLE:  Camp Specialist

DEPARTMENT:  Community Services

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:  Serveral

JOB STATUS & DURATION:  Part time

HOURS OF WORK: 24 hours a week prior to camp season from May to June, 40 hours a week for July and August / flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required

LOCATION:  Undefined

HOURLY RATE:  $21.48 per hour

JOB TYPE:  Management and Administration

POSTING DATE:  November 04, 2024

CLOSING DATE:  December 02, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Camp Director/Recreation Programmer/Recreation Coordinator, the Camp Specialist will plan, organize and implement a high quality specialty program that adds value and enjoyment to the program for participants and staff. Provide guidance and assistance to staff and volunteers. Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of registered participants at all times.

• Plan and organize high quality safe and stimulating specialized programming for all levels of participants and ensure it is appropriately delivered
• Assist with the camp leader interview process
• Perform Quest 2 evaluations
• Keep current with industry trends and new class formats
• Assist with the development, organizing, delivery, evaluating and documentation of staff training
• Complete administrative duties in a timely manner (eg. attendance, program schedules, staff schedules, incident/accident reports and behavior reports)
• Provide a high level of front line customer service including greeting and engaging participants
• Assist with daily attendance including follow up telephone calls in the event of absent campers
• Assist camp leaders in the continuing development of their skills and act as a resource for leaders who require assistance with participants
• Monitor the use of equipment and supplies, conduct inventory counts and re-stock as needed
• Maintain a safe and tidy camp environment ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately
• Administer medications according to policy
• Handle program feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service
• Maintain complete vigilance while on duty and be ready to respond to any emergency situation
• Report all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and take appropriate action
• Maintain an understanding of department programs and services
• Travel between work sites during shift
• 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
• Minimum 1 year of camp experience
• Current Standard First Aid / CPR C from an accredited organization, or ability to obtain within 1 month of date of hire
• Valid “G2” or “G” class Ontario driver’s licence and use of a vehicle, considered an asset
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development or Sport Certification, or ability to obtain within 2 months of the date of hire
• HIGH FIVE Quest 2, 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.

Interview:  Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technolog

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above by December 02, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  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. 

Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the Job Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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