Employment Posting: Camp Leader

Job Description: 

Campus Sales & Services - Youth Camps is seeking professionals interested in developing and leading Youth Camps for community youth ages 5 - 12 years old. Camp Leaders will be responsible for the execution of daily plans and overseeing the successful rollout of their day camps with the support from the office of Campus Sales & Services and key team members at Nipissing University.

Space, liability forms, registration processes, marketing and any necessary supplies (based on a list provided by Camp Leader with daily plans) will be provided to Camp Leaders for safe and successful implementation of their youth camp(s).

The successful candidates will be supported by Camp Assistants, will work directly with the Extended Learning Coordinator and report to the Director, Teaching and Learning.
 

Duties Include: 

The Camp Leaders will be expected to assist with the following duties:

• Respond in a timely manner to any questions/concerns received by parents/guardians
• Partially develop and fully execute full day plans for their youth camp(s)
• Responsible for sign in/sign out of all campers
• Responsible for tracking/submitting incident reports as needed
• Responsible for differentiated instruction for campers of various ages
• Responsible to provide First Aid to participants if and when needed
• Enforce safety protocols and follow all policies and procedures in the Extended Learning Staff Handbook
• Ensure all Nipissing University policies and procedures are followed
• Keep Supervisor, Conferences and Events informed about any occurrences and situations from youth programs
• Collaborate with Camp Assistants and/or Volunteers designated to their camp
   

Required Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity, initiative, and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to navigate learning needs of campers
• Ability to modify daily plans to meet the needs of campers
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current Nipissing University student
• 1 - 3 years’ experience working with learners in an educational setting
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check (12 months or newer at the time of camp delivery)
• Concussion Training (or willing to obtain upon hiring)
• Valid First Aid and CPR C certificate
   

*This position is subject to budgetary approval*

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the 

job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca.  A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
 

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities. 

Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.  You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number to work on-campus.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.