Camp Coordinator​/Inclusion Coordinator

Overview

The Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that balances urban, rural and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Reporting directly to the Programmer, Specialty Programs, this role is responsible for ensuring camp participants have a positive experience and for working in accordance with the Town of Caledon guidelines, practices and procedures on recreational programs and customer service excellence.

• Organize and assist staff in running a fun and effective summer camp program to provide appropriate, challenging, and fun camp activities for participants of all ages and abilities.
• Plan camp programming to include crafts, games and both large and small group activities.
• Ensure camp ratios are met at all times.
• Attend regular meetings with the Programmer, Camp Director and conduct weekly meetings with camp staff.
• Supervise and be accountable for camp participants; always ensure knowledge of participants’ location and address any behavioural issues according to the Behaviour Guidelines.
• Ensure a positive and rewarding experience for all camp participants and parents/guardians; responsible for daily interaction with parents/guardians and ensuring safe arrival/departure of participants.
• Coach and provide team leadership to all camp staff and volunteers.
• Perform daily administrative tasks including camp sign-in/out, attendance, camp preparation, etc., and complete Injury and Incident Reports as needed.
• Fill in for temporary staff shortages.
• Promote summer camp through advertising and school presentations.
• Assist with scheduling and staffing of additional camp activities, including rock wall, swimming, and special events and guests.
• Must come prepared daily to accompany participants into the pool.
• Assist the Camp Director to coordinate staff schedules.
• Coach and provide team leadership to all camp staff and volunteers.
• Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.

• Prepare and deliver Leadership in Training and Counsellor in Training programs.

• Develop and lead Inclusion Camp team; oversee delivery of program plans by staff including appropriate use of camp space and equipment based on the needs of the participants.
• Work directly with families to provide specific program plans and detailed participant profiles to meet the inclusion requirements of participants.
• Review participant profiles with staff to ensure a strong, confident understanding of the participants needs and behaviour and assist with problem solving.
• Ensure participant profiles are updated on the participants logbook and communication from the counsellor.
• Assist camp staff with any challenges or concerns and ensure proper documentation is completed.

The ideal candidate must meet the following skills & qualifications:

• Current certification in Standard First Aid with CPR level
  
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• Certification in HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development is an asset.
• Completion of a Leader in Training and/or Counselor in Training course with the Town of Caledon is an asset.
• Demonstrated customer service excellence that reflects Caledon’s quality standards: accurate, courteous, responsive, and easy to navigate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give, obtain and/or exchange routine information.
• Organizational skills with considerable attention to detail to avoid errors and ability to meet deadlines.
• Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions involving routine tasks, within established procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise significant discretion and sensitivity involving regular access to confidential data.
• Experience working in a camp environment or with children would be an asset but not necessary; must work well with children and maintain professional relationships with parents/guardians.