Cabin Counsellor- 2024 Job Description
Training dates applicant must be available for: July 7-12, 2024
Camp dates applicant must be available for: July 15 - August 11, 2024
Cabin Counsellors are directly responsible to the Summer Camp Director.
All staff who work at a camp enjoy working with children and youth ages 6-17. Staff are enthusiastic and excited facilitators of a safe and fun summer camp for all participants.
*This is an on-site, overnight position. All Cabin Counsellors are expected to remain onsite for the duration of camp (with weekends off)
All staff promote a Christian community, based on United Church philosophy, in which every individual is treated with respect to make each camp experience a unique and fulfilling experience for all participants.
Responsibilities:
- Cabin Counsellors will be responsible for a cabin of approximately 6-10 campers
- Familiarity with the health concerns and medication needs of your campers
- Ensuring the mental and physical welfare of campers at all times. This includes but is not limited to: ensuring campers are wearing appropriate clothing (in accordance with camp dress code, protected from sun- i.e. hat and sunscreen, etc.), ensuring good hygiene is practiced, supporting the mental and emotional needs of campers, providing minor behavioural management and interventions independently, providing moderate to severe behavioural management and interventions with support, being prepared to manage homesickness and illnesses, and conducting morning and bedtime routines
- Partake in mentoring all Leaders in Training (LITs)- leading by example, allowing LITs to shadow your duties, provide opportunity for leadership development with your sup
- port, and providing constructive feedback
- Ensuring campers are punctual for all activities and are engaged in sessions
- Be an enthusiastic participant in all camp activities, leading campers by example. These activities may include: swimming, crafts, sports, games, and campfire
- Be familiar with camp emergency procedures- respect and comply with all camp policies and procedures
- Leading your cabin in daily chore assignments, including providing instructions on completing each chore, delegating tasks, and supervising campers carrying out these tasks
- Other tasks may include but are not limited to:
- Taking part in the check-in and check-out process for each camp
- Camp orientation for campers
- Daily chore assignments and additional cleaning tasks
- Assisting Program Counsellors with the implementation of activities
- Serving meals
- Assisting in planning and implementing campfire entertainment
- Such further and other duties that may be determined by the Director from time to time
Skills and Attributes:
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with colleagues and campers
- Ability to recognize burnout in a timely manner and implement effective and reasonable self-care strategies
- Ability to receive constructive feedback from the Camp Director, colleagues, volunteers, campers, and board members and apply the feedback accordingly to create a positive camp experience for all
- Exceptional patience and ability to self-regulate when faced with challenging situations and adversity
- Willingness to self-advocate, including asking for accommodations or additional breaks when needed, asking questions, pointing out discrepancies in scheduling or instructions, etc.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude and ongoing adaptability with the frequent changes and challenges that arise
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age by July 15, 2024
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification
- Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Current (within 1 year) Social Services Intervention Check (free from social services)
Remuneration: $625 per week (maximum 5 weeks), room and board provided
Positions will be filled with suitable applicants as applications are received
Applications and more information about Bar Harbour Camp can be found at
https://www.barharbourcamp.com/