About the County
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Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. You will discover a lifestyle that provides endless opportunity for exploration at work and after. Your adventure with Bruce County starts here.
About the Job
This position runs a total of 15 weeks, beginning at the Museum in Southampton on May 23, 2023 and ending September 1, 2023. The Senior Leader is one of two summer students providing leadership for KidZone Summer Day Camps alongside the Junior Leader and reporting to the Education & Outreach Coordinator. The Senior Leader’s position begins 3 weeks before the Junior Leader to allow for time to plan the camp schedule, learn administrative tasks, and assist the Education & Outreach Coordinator with school field trips.
During camp (July 4 – August 31) the Senior Leader will be responsible for planning the activities for the 9 weeks of camp which include: crafts, games, songs, stories, outdoor time, and exhibit-based activities. Once camp begins, the Senior leader will work alongside the Junior Leader, implementing the day-to-day execution of the camp, and will also be responsible for some administrative tasks which may include checking registration sheets, children’s health forms, attendance, filling out reports, and overseeing the sign-in and sign-out processes.
Wage: $18.70 per hour
Requirements
The preferred candidate for the position will be a post-secondary student studying in an education, early childhood education, heritage & culture, or recreation-related field.
Candidates will be enthusiastic, self-starters, and enjoy spending time with and caring for children.
The candidate will have previous experience planning and facilitating camp, school, or daycare programs, as well as working with children of different abilities and circumstances.
The candidate will have a working understanding of the standard Microsoft Office suite of programs and be proficient in email and social networking applications.
Applicants must provide a current, clear Criminal Reference Check (including the vulnerable sector) and be subject to other regulatory record checks for the safety of the minors with whom they will be working.
Privacy
Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.
Additional Information
The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.