PANTHER ACADEMY 鈥� CREATIVE & ARTISTIC HEAD COUNSELOR *REPOSTED*

Competition Number:
51S24R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
Position:
PANTHER ACADEMY 鈥� CREATIVE & ARTISTIC HEAD COUNSELOR
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 40 hours per week
Salary:

$17.05 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

June 10 鈥� August 30, 2024

The Athletics & Recreation Department requires a Head Counselor for the Panther Academy Summer Camps to be responsible for and lead all Creative & Artistic camp offerings.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Under the guidance of the Coordinator of Sales & Panther Academy and the Operations Assistant, the successful candidate will develop the Creative & Artistic camps curriculum
  • Provide mentoring to new staff and support during staff training
  • Conduct themselves and their work in an enjoyable, presentable and professional manner
  • The successful candidate will have effective behavioral skills and be prepared to deal with various behavioral issues
  • Perform duties without direct supervision
  • Be responsible for submitting daily reports to the Coordinator, Sales & Panther Academy and performing other duties as required

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Previous experience working with children or working in a camp setting (a background in fine arts, design, dance and drama would be considered an asset)
  • Developing or leading educational programming for children and knowledge of gym/outdoor games and activities
  • Ability to communicate and be assertive
  • Enthusiastic, outgoing, friendly and courteous personality
  • Ability to relate positively to staff, campers and parents
  • Adapt easily to unexpected circumstances and additional duties
  • At least one year of post-secondary education is required along with a Criminal Record Check upon hiring

 

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