Group Supervisor

About Us:

Crane Lake Discovery Camp is a therapeutic wilderness program for boys aged 10-15 years. We are a private school operating on about two hundred acres of land near Mac Tier, Ontario, following the methodology of therapeutic wilderness camping developed by Campbell Lough miller. We have a dedicated team of people living and working full-time y form a supportive, caring community in our remote location, and that support and care overflows to the way we care for the campers.

The Group Work Supervisor oversees the group programming on a day-to-day basis, supervising and assisting counsellors, helping the group meet therapy goals, and overseeing academic work. He also oversees building projects at the campsite and is responsible to make sure campers have adequate clothing. He is a voice of experience, maturity, and stability to the group.

• Supervise day-to-day activities of the group (goal setting, progress reports).
• Supervise academic work of the group (plans, article writing, menus, letters home).
• Build a strong relationship with each camper.
• Supervise and assist counsellors as needed.
• Lead daily Chuckwagon program (educational program in dining hall) with other staff.
• Oversight of trips and goal planning.
• Oversight of building projects.
• Write a quarterly summary of each boy's progress.

• Full-time, paid position
• Two-year term minimum
• Training provided
• Housing provided
• Some meals provided

• Mature, dedicated Christian.
• Must be in good physical condition and enjoy the wilderness.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work harmoniously as part of the staff team.
• Committed to building and maintaining healthy family relationships.
• Has the ability to mentor others, both campers and counsellors.
• Sensitive to the individual needs of each camper.
• Ability to analyze and assess individual and group needs.
• Ability to participate with hands-on activities (building projects, crafts, tool maintenance).
• Ability to oversee education, following the curiosity of campers.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• High School diploma (or equivalent). A degree in social work or psychology is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.