SENIOR COUNSELLOR The Senior Counsellor will be responsible to the Camp Director

The main duties of this position include:

· Interacting in a meaningful way with a group of campers, ensuring the supervision of these campers at all times

·  Ensuring the inclusion of all campers in all activities in accordance with Rainbow’s Mission Statement and Policies

· Implementation of activities and programs designed by the Program Coordinator

· Supervision of Junior Counsellors, Inclusion Counsellors, Private Contract Workers and volunteers as assigned

· Working in cooperation with all other staff

· Implementation of the HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development

· Full participation in all activities of camp

Job Requirements:

Recruiting a senior high school or college/university student with demonstrated experience working with children, preferably in a recreational setting. Aquatic qualifications an asset.

· Current first aid certificate, including CPR ‘C’, from a recognized agency

· Current Criminal Reference Check (for those 18 years of age and older)

· HIGH FIVE®: The Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (provided in-house)

Deliver a quality day camp program by:

· At all times, interacting in a meaningful way with an assigned group of campers

· Implementing on a daily basis the activities and programs developed by the Program Coordinator, including interest groups, Rainbow’s ‘Swim Fit’, special event/theme days, opening and closing circles, open house activities, and before and after camp care activities

· At all times taking responsibility for the supervision of campers including the movement from one activity to another

· Assigning appropriate duties to the Junior Counsellors and volunteers assigned to your group of campers

· Ensuring all campers are included in all activities and are enjoying a meaningful experience

· Establishing and maintaining a respectful relationship with each camper and his/her family

· Having the knowledge and ability to implement serious occurrence procedures (first aid,

discipline protocol, etc.)

· Being respectful to all University of Guelph personnel and reporting any incidents of damage or unsafe environments immediately to the Camp Director

· Maintaining all information received regarding individuals in strict confidence

Participate in the coordination and supervision of the overall camp program by:

· Attending and participating in staff training and staff meetings as scheduled

· Assisting in the general maintenance of the camp (including daily set-up and clean up)

· Being punctual for camp and programs and other activities as scheduled

· Helping other staff members whenever necessary

· Mentoring volunteers and LIT/Teen campers

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Salary Range: $431-$451/camp week based on years of service and experience

2010 Employment Period: June 24 to August 27, 2010

Hour of Work: Must be available Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

(to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays)

Complete all administrative tasks by:

· Completing camper attendance records, using sign-in and sign-out procedures and notifying Camp Director of absent camper

· Provide at the conclusion of camp, a completed evaluation on operations of Rainbow Day Camp from the perspective of the Senior Counsellor

· Following all policies and procedures of Rainbow Programmes for Children as per the Staff Manual

· Participating in promotional events as requested

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

· Current first aid certificate, including CPR ‘C’, from a recognized agency

· Current Criminal Reference Check

· HIGH FIVE®: The Principles of Healthy Child Development certification

· Basic computer skills

· Creativity a must!

· Experience working with children with special needs an asset