Summer Camp Leader (Computer Education - Summer Camp)

Our Summer Camp Team is seeking multiple full-time temporary Summer Camp Leaders (8 weeks). The Summer Camp Group Leader will work in child, youth and community development with children and youth living in the Regent Park, St. Jamestown, Moss Park and Cabbagetown neighbourhoods. Responsibilities:

Coordinate, plan, inspire, supervise and facilitate children and youth at day camp

Provide leadership for indoor and outdoor sports, arts & crafts projects, tech projects, field trips, teaching, cooking and other organized activities over an 8-week period

Encourage camp participants to build stronger relationships, develop leadership skills, overcome social barriers and foster recognition that they have the capacity to improve their own communities

Assist in integrating children with special needs into camp programs

Participate in the planning and implementing of a community carnival and other special events

Attend to other duties as required by the Summer Camp Qualifications:

Minimum completion of grade 10

Dynamic and enthusiastic, with a passion for and knowledge of children and youth from under resourced areas with experience in a multicultural multi-faith setting

Previous camp facilitating experience (ie. group leader is an asset)

Leadership skills, communication skills and ability to motivate children and youth in a high energy environment

Team builders, flexible, resilient, with a teachable spirit

Media and Tech competency (ie. video / music editing, animation and coding) is essential

Creative thinking and skill to help develop and plan tech projects for children

Patient, positive, hardworking attitude and demonstrated recreational & artistic skills Start Date: Monday, June 24, 2024 Link to Application: While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please note that YSM do not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection. Date Posted: Monday, April 15, 2024