Term Contract opportunity: Community Recreation Leader- Summer Camp Supervisor Municipality: City of Abbotsford This posting closed on March 1, 2024 at 4:30 PM Job ID: J1223-1001 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) Job Description: We are looking for creative and caring individuals with a keen interest in recreation, the outdoors, and a passion for working with children. This is a seasonal position for the duration of our Summer Camps, up to 40 Hours a week dependent on program registration. The term of the position is 10 weeks, beginning June 24, 2024 and ending Aug 30, 2024. This is an entry level supervisory position that oversees the Community Recreation Daycamp Leaders. The incumbent will ensure that a high level of customer service is maintained and that work is carried out in accordance with safety standards and best practices. Reporting to the Community Recreation Programmer, the Summer Camp Supervisor exercises independence of judgement and action within established policies, procedures and guidelines, referring difficult problems and impasses to their supervisor. Duties: Duties: • Oversee all aspects of camp activities • Assist the Community Recreation Programmer in the supervision of camp leaders • Assist in the development and delivery of Camp Orientation and Training • Step in as a leader in camps as needed, leading games, activities and crafts • Provide a safe & supportive environment for participants & Camp Leaders • Work with Camp Leaders, City Staff, parents, and caregivers to provide service excellence • Communicate with Summer Camp Programmer daily basis • Support the Camp team in planning of activities, themes, and out trips, promotions and events • Planning, Organizing and purchasing of camp supplies within a pre-determined budget • Administrative work, including printing and organizing forms, attendance sheets, maintaining records Educational Requirements: Qualifications: • Standard First Aid or Emergency First Aid and CPR C with AED certification • BCRPA High5 Certification • Previous day camp or recreation experience • Post-Secondary education in Recreation or related subject an asset • Experience with Registration Systems and Microsoft Office an asset Skill Requirements: Core Characteristics: • Outstanding leadership and customer service skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a culturally diverse community setting • Strong communication and customer service skills and the ability to deal effectively with difficult or upset customers and camp participants Salary: Rate of Pay: $24.90 hourly + 4% in lieu of benefits Additional Information: The applicant/incumbent will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening in order to work in this position and must report to their Manager if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment. Web Address: www.abbotsford.ca/careers Address: City of Abbotsford 32315 South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 E-mail: careers@abbotsford.ca Fax: 604-864-5541 Opening Date: January 11, 2024 08:30 AM Closing Date: March 1, 2024 04:30 PM Back