JOB TITLE

Summer Camp Coordinator – Boys and Girls Club of South Coast BC (Vancouver)

START DATE

January 2016

REPORTS TO

Director of Camp and Facilities

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Camp and Facilities, the Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for a range of responsibilities that include services, administration, human resource functions, and program delivery associated with the summer camp operations at Camp Potlatch.

This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position. Compensation includes full-benefits package and pension plan.

JOB DUTIES

Oversees the day-to-day operation of the summer camp program.
Supports the Camp Manager with the day-to-day operation of the Outdoor Centre.
Ensures that Boys and Girls Club’s program standards, guidelines and policies are followed, and that the programs align with BGC’s mission, vision, values, and strategic direction.
Ensures the BC Camping Association Standards are upheld.
Ensures that the physical, emotional, social, safety, well-being, first aid, and nutritional needs of campers are met within Boys and Girls Club standards, guidelines, and policies.
Provides behaviour management techniques and other best practices as outlined in the training segments.
Assists with administration, budgeting, quality assurance, and program evaluation.
Provides day-to-day leadership to the staff team, and deliver direct program delivery as necessary.
Other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Clean Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).
An undergraduate degree or diploma in a related field, preferably in recreation, social services, or child and youth care.
A minimum of two years working in a senior leadership role(s) at an accredited summer camp or other large child and youth-serving recreation sector program.
Provincial/Nationally recognized certifications in swimming, canoeing, kayaking, and rock climbing (Challenge Course).
A Class IV driver’s license (process must be initiated within 30 days and obtained within 3 months of start date).
Standard First Aid and CPR level C.
Occupational First Aid Level III (must be obtained within 6 months).
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training (must be obtained within 3 months).
Participate in BGC’s Put the Child First training.
Experience supervising, training, evaluating, and recognizing volunteers.
Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, and supervisory skills with the ability to problem solve and find resolutions to issues/conflict.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Advanced computer and data management experience, with working knowledge of MS Office and computerized registration systems.
Superior organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure and remain focused within a constantly changing work environment.
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as living on site for the duration of the Camp program (May – October).

CLOSING DATE

Hiring in on-going, with a targeted start date of January 2016

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a resume and cover letter to:

Camp Potlatch Hiring Committee
camp@bgcbc.ca
604-324-2267