Day Camp Counsellor; Camp Focus

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Work cooperatively as Summer Students with the staff of Surrey Ministries to promote holistic care for families within Surrey and lead biblical games, crafts, and stories. Engage with program participants in ways that represent our values of dignity, service, stewardship, and hope. Design, plan, promote, and implement a summer day camp enrichment program, including specialized programming for kindergarten, elementary, and youth.

Build relationships with and provide competent supervision to & youth, collaborating with our other staff and volunteers to make our camp a positive and inclusive experience.

This is a Fixed Term Contract Position.

Kindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying.

Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.

• Plan and lead the daily themed artistic and creative hands‑on components of the day camp experience
• Coordinate and lead various group or individual projects and activities with the campers
• Provide open‑ended activities for the early arrivals at camp each morning
• Assist with recreational programming at local parks
• Clean up and set up of activities, both indoor and outdoor
• Encourage campers to participate wholeheartedly whenever possible
• Assist with the registration process
• Preparation of supplies
• Managing the indoor/outdoor environment to ensure appropriate health and safety requirements are met
• Interaction with parents, coaching children, and communication with teammates is required throughout
• Dealing with behavioural concerns of children and youth if they arise during program participation at day camp in conjunction with the Program Coordinator
• Participate in staff debriefing meetings

• Noise
• Potential of verbal abuse
• Work‑related stress

• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain
• Background check consent
• Responsible Adult Certification
• Completion of TSA online Presidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training
• Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Secure Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required

• Experience working with children, knowledge of child development and ways to engage learners in various activities and environments
• Experience leading children through Vacation Bible School material
• Ensure that the gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of job responsibilities (craft, story time)

• Teamwork – the skills needed to interact with other people, work with others in pairs and small and large groups to coordinate tasks, share resources, plan, make decisions, negotiate, solve conflicts, and complete other activities that involve teamwork
• Adaptability – the ability to adjust goals…