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Job Opportunites
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY – DAYCAMP
The Kerrisdale Community Centre is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and responsible individuals to provide program planning, supervision and direct leadership for the Mini Safaris Preschool Camp, Summer Safaris Camp and Youth Leadership Development Camp. We are looking to fill the following positions:
| Position Title |
Term (end of June-end of August) |
Rate of Pay |
Daycamp Manager
(oversees three camps |
40 hours/week for 10 weeks |
$17.50/hour* |
Preschool Daycamp Leaders
(for 3.5-5yrs Camp) |
35 hours/week for 9 weeks |
$14.00/hour* |
Safaris Daycamp Leaders
(for 6-12yrs Camp) |
40 hours/week for 9 weeks |
$14.00/hour* |
Youth Daycamp Leaders
(for 13-17yrs Camp) |
40 hours/week for 9 weeks |
$14.00/hour* |
* All positions will receive 4% vacation pay on top of their hourly rate of pay
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Responsibilities of Daycamp Leaders will include:
- Plan and develop daily and weekly age-appropriate activities working with weekly themes including: out-trips, arts & crafts and games
- Provide direct leadership and instruction for daily activities and outings by supervising children, ensuring safety of children and organizing and implementing planned activities
- Communicate with parents who may have questions and concerns regarding the daycamp program and forward major questions and concerns to the Recreation Programmer
- Work with other Recreation Staff at the Kerrisdale Community Centre to ensure the efficient operation of the daycamp program
- Supervise, evaluate and mentor program volunteers
- Provide some administrative support to the Daycamp Manager
Responsibilities of Daycamp Manager will include the above as well as:
- Oversee the operation of three eight week full-time summer daycamp programs
- Train and supervise a group of camp leaders and volunteers
- Develop and monitor a budget, book all out-trips and activities
- Develop publicity material, produce flyers and monitor registration
- Complete evaluations of the leaders, volunteers and the daycamp
- Participate in out-trips and activities as required
Qualifications:
- You must have been a full-time student in grade 12 or post-secondary for 2011-2012 and plan to return as a full-time student in 2012-2013
- Be available to work for the entire duration of the camp
- Knowledge of and experience with age-appropriate activities for children and demonstrated experience in problem-solving
- One or more years of professional experience working with children in a daycamp, childcare or recreational setting and some educational courses relating to child development, recreation, social services or a related field
- Current First Aid certification is required
- Ability to speak a second language is an asset
Please forward your cover letter and resume via mail, fax or e-mail by
Friday, March 2, 2012 to:
Kristi Douglas, Recreation Programmer
Kerrisdale Community Centre
5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver BC , V6M 3W9
Fax: 604-257-8313 E-mail: kristi.douglas@vancouver.ca
We thank all applicants but only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
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Program Ideas and Instructors Wanted
Kerrisdale Community Centre is always looking for instructors to teach and lead recreational programs. We are looking for qualified, experienced instructors with good people skills.
Program Proposal
Online Form
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