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SAIT Summer Camps (SSC) is hiring three Camp Administrators for the 2024 summer camps season. The candidates will have experience and/or knowledge in the area of child and youth education. The candidates will have experience supervising peers in a workplace setting.

These individuals should also have strong verbal and written communication skills evidenced by their customer service experience, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, which will be utilized frequently in this program.   

This fast-paced, deadline-driven position requires an exceptional attitude, organizational skills, time management capabilities, and communication skills. This leadership position is essential to ensuring the camp experience runs smoothly and is enjoyable for campers, camp leaders, parents, and staff.  

 

Camp Administrators may be assigned to support particular areas of summer camp operations. These areas include but are not limited to; Curriculum Development, Inclusion Planning, and Supply/Inventory Management. If you have skills in one of these areas, please detail this in your cover letter and application.  

The Role

• • • Teamwork and Leadership   
    • Model best practices of teaching with leaders 
    • Consistently enforce SAIT Summer Camps policies and procedures with children, youth, staff, families, and the public Promote positive and respectful team atmosphere and work to create a cohesive staff unit 
    • Manage stress effectively, being a source of stability to camp leaders
    • Experience supervising and training peers/adults  
    • Excellent classroom and people management skills with both campers and adults 
    • Ability to give and receive direction 
    • Creating rapport with all staff to maintain a trusting and cohesive work environment 
    • Willing to serve as the first point of contact for camp leaders and families 
    • Provide support and offer mentorship for leaders and volunteers 
    • Educate and train camp leaders on lesson planning, camp management, and conflict resolution 
    • Develop trust and respect with administration and staff to create a positive camp atmosphere
    • Discreet and tactful with sensitive information  
    • High degree of professionalism 
    • Able to work well in a team and independently  

• • • Communications and Reporting
    • Communicate with parents/guardians about their child’s experience at camp and address concerns as required  
    • Train staff in best practices of inclusion and follow inclusion processes  
    • Discuss camper accommodations and strategies with parents/guardians 
    • Answer phone, email, and in-person inquiries and communicate with campers, parents/guardians, and staff in a professional and friendly manner 
    • Organize records and input sensitive data according to SAIT policies 
    • Edit, organize, and distribute camp information to staff, parents, and campers on a regular basis 
    • Assist with various office and administration tasks

• • • Supervising Children/Youth 
    • Provide support for campers in one-on-one, and both small and large group settings   
    • Mediate conflict with integrity and consistency  
    • Substitute as needed for ill/absent camp leaders   
    • Help provide a safe, healthy environment for campers to thrive  
    • Demonstrated experience working with children who have varying needs  

• • • Emergency Response   
    • React and adapt quickly to emergency situations involving youth 
    • Display a strong ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively 

Qualifications & Experience

• • • 2-3 years experience working with children and youth in a setting with progressively more responsibility is required
    • Experience working with children and youth in camp or day program environment is preferred 
    • Enrollment in a post-secondary program related to camp program areas, education, social work, child care/child development, or recreation is preferred
    • 18 years of age or older  
    • Valid Standard First Aid/CPR – C
    • Current driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred
    • Ability to work evenings or weekends when necessary to meet the needs of programs and the larger Youth Initiatives team
    • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. (transport signs, event materials and supplies) and to push a cart weighing approximately 40 lbs
    • Throughout the duration of summer camps (June through August) this role will require working on-campus Monday through Friday inclusive. Throughout the remainder of the year, this role will require minimum three days of working on-campus (subject to change based on operational requirements).
    • Early morning, evening and weekend work will be required seasonally. Your availability will be required for the entire duration of the summer camps period (June through August inclusive). 

• • • Skills Required 
    • General and Technical Skills
    • Strong writing and editing skills 
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills 
    • Self-motivated and driven 
    • Punctual and able to adapt to a changing schedule is a must 
    • Basic skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, Outlook)
    • Willingness to learn internal registration system (Camp Brain)  

• • Attitude and Vision
  • Commitment to child and youth development and enjoyment working with children, youth and young adults  
  • Ability to motivate and energize others 
  • Patience and sincere desire to work with children and youth of all backgrounds and abilities 
  • Responsible with the ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing circumstances and deadlines 
  • Demonstrates creativity when problem-solving

SAIT Summer Camps (SSC) is looking is looking for energetic Camp Leaders for the 2024 camp season. If you are passionate about working with children and youth, love to have fun and have knowledge in any of the following camp themes, we encourage you to apply. 

- Welding

- Construction

- Science & Technology

- Math

- Business Development/Marketing/Supply Chain/Investing

- Social Media & Content Creation

- Life Skills

- Coding

- Game Development

- Drama & Art 

- English

- Literacy

- Recreation

Please indicate in your cover letter and application which camp themes you have experience with in an educational, professional, or personal capacity.

The Role

• • • Supervision and Safety of Participants  
    • Ensure the safety, well-being and enjoyment of campers from grades 4-12. 
    • Supervise campers during before-care, after-care, lunch time and field trips. 
    • Assess and manage risk within delivering programs and while supervising. 
    • React and adapt quickly to emergency situations involving children and youth. 
    • Display a strong ability to manage stressful situations calmly and effectively. 
    • Consistently follow program policies and procedures with campers.

• • • Delivering Lessons
    • Plan, lead and modify program lessons and activities. 
    • Set-up and clean-up program areas on a daily basis. 
    • Make accommodations for campers with varying learning needs.  
    • Work collaboratively with co-leaders/instructors to set-up and deliver programs.

• • • Leading Children and Youth
    • Mediate conflict amongst participants with integrity and consistency. 
    • Demonstrate and role model appropriate behaviors for children and youth. 
    • Participate in recreation activities with campers.

• • Communicating and Reporting
  • Communicate professionally with parents/guardians about their child’s experience at camp. 
  • Implement and use strength-based language when communicating with campers. 
  • Document and inform administration staff of any incidents within programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• • 1-years experience working with children and youth is preferred
  • Experience working with children and youth in camp or day program environment is preferred 
  • Enrollment in a post-secondary program related to camp program areas, education, social work, child care/child development, or recreation is preferred
  • 18 years of age or older  
  • Valid Standard First Aid/CPR – Level C
  • Throughout the duration of summer camps (June through August) this role will require working on-campus Monday through Friday inclusive. Applicants must be available for the entire duration of the camp leader contract, including training week (June 24 – 28, 2024) and the camp season (July 2 – August 16, 2024). 
  • Availability for scheduled shifts on weekdays between the hours of 7:00am and 5:00pm 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills  
  • Self-motivated and driven  
  • Punctual and able to adapt to a changing schedule is a must