Staff and Hiring

Position Title: Programs Director Position (1)
Salary: to be negotiated
Period of employment: Full Time May 14 – August 17, 2012

Deadline for Application: - January 27, 2012

Job Description

Camp Sheldrake focuses on building confidence, trust, and social consciousness in youth consistent with the teachings of Catholic Religion.

Qualifications

University Graduate and/or student in Recreation, Social Sciences, Education, Administration, Child Psychology or Health Discipline, or several years working in a camp setting.
Experience in the education of Catholic Youth & Programming.
Eligible for CPR, Standard First Aid, Canoe New Brunswick, Criminal Record Certification
Ability to take responsibility for administration of camp in absence of CAO
Work responsibly and independently
Experience working with children/youth
Experience in facilitating groups and understanding group dynamics
Leadership skills.
Positive attitude. Team player. Demonstrate good judgement.
Effective problem solving and decision making
Human resource management skills
Ability to work with others in a professional and constructive manner
Good leadership, interpersonal communication and supervisory skills.

General Broad Responsibilities

Working closely with CAO, the Camp Director is responsible for coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Camp Sheldrake’s Leadership Training Program and for the overall development, leadership and supervision of the summer Camp program and counselling staff and campers. Acts as a positive role model for all campers, programs, and counselling staff. Develops and maintains professional working relationships with campers, staff including Maintenance, Kitchen Manager, Health & Wellness, parents, supporters, and visitors.

Specific Responsibilities

Meet with CAO, Kitchen Manager, Maintenance and Health & Wellness on a weekly basis.
Meet with Counsellors on a daily basis and ensure completion of weekly evaluation and communication of concerns to appropriate staff/department and follow up on issues to ensure satisfactory resolutions.
Develop and submit weekly task lists for Counsellors (assign staff activities and other responsibilities as assigned – scheduling for programming, supervision, etc.), Kitchen staff ( re special dietary needs and themed dinners)
Help recruit, select, and train counselling staff, in conjunction with the appropriate health professional staff as required.
Help organize, implement and evaluate pre-camp staff training.
Assign staff and campers to cabins
Set and supervise opening and closing day procedures for staff and campers (weekly).
Develop routines, schedules and procedures for camp operations
Maintain and review records and evaluations of all programs, operations, staff, and facilities pertaining to the camp and prepare an annual report on these issues for submission to the CAO.
Assist in defining and monitoring crisis management plans including emergency procedures.
Monitor safety and all procedures as they pertain to the complete supervision of all campers and staff and implement corrective action as necessary.
Coordinate and plan staff meetings as required
Order or supervise the ordering of supplies and equipment for camp
Help prepare and submit an evaluation to each staff member by July 30th, and files a copy in the CAO’s office.
Oversee the completion of staff tasks as per individual contracts
Participate in health professional staff training as required
Help review LIT evaluations with LIT Director and ensure that these evaluations have been delivered by September 30th.
Ensure compliance wherever possible with NBCA Standards
Ensures campers, staff, and volunteers comply with all site regulations as per contracts.
Ensure that evaluations of the camping season are completed by all staff, volunteers, and counsellors and are compiled and circulated by September 30th or prior to camp evaluation meeting, whichever comes first.
Assist in maintaining a system of supervision for all elements of the camp operation, with particular attention to the program and participants.
Consult with CAO and Youth Programs regarding suggestion for improvement of activities and general camp experience and include these in the Camp Report
Be available for camper and counsellor consultation
Dispense all program supplies
Develop and operate a meaningful program in specific areas geared to the ages, interests and abilities of the campers.
In addition to the close of camp, make evaluations and reports of the program
Make sure that camper evaluation forms are completed at the end of each session
Greet and record all visitors to camp site.
Ensure that an inventory of camping supplies, at the beginning and end of each camping season is completed.

Meals & Lodging provided.
Proficiency in English & French an asset.
Apply by e-mail including cover letter to CAO, Joan McEvoy, campshel@xplornet.ca

Staff 2008

CAMP COUNSELLORS, KITCHEN STAFF & LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
(Male & Female)

Employment: Part Time May 1 – June 22 2012, Full Time June 24 – August 17, 2012 Salary: Camp Counsellors $457.60/wk / Leadership Positions $ 469.04/wk / Kitchen Assistants $416.00/wk
Responsible to: Programs Director and Chief Administrative Officer
Deadline for Application: - January 27, 2012

Job Description

Camp Sheldrake is an outdoor-adventure residential summer camp for boys and girls aged 5 - 17 years, located at Bartibog, New Brunswick (near Miramichi).
Camp Sheldrake focuses on building confidence, trust, and social consciousness in youth through its daily programs.
Meals & lodging provided.

Minimum Qualifications

Superior leadership, organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
Current First Aid, CPR, & Criminal Record Certificates.
Minimum of 2-3 years experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting.
Experience working in a camp environment preferred.
Certifications and teachables such as lifeguarding, swimming instruction, canoeing, archery, music, ropes, arts & crafts, climbing & rappelling, etc. preferred. Special consideration will be given to applicants with Saltwater Lifeguarding Certification.
Ability to plan, implement and lead programs which reflect camp goals
Must be at least 17 years old.
Proficiency in English & French an asset.

General Responsibilities

To plan, implement and lead programs which reflect the camp' goals, while also caring for and supervising a group of 4 - 10 campers.

Specific Responsibilities

To be present at staff training events as assigned by the Director.
To plan and lead programs on a daily basis.
To participate in and help lead any camp-wide or group activities which another staff member is leading.
To welcome new campers and provide administrative assistance or arrival days.
To provide a welcoming and inviting cabin atmosphere for all campers.
To assure the mental and physical well-being of all campers, especially those in the counselor's own cabin.
To attend to any medical situation and emergencies to seek the Director's and/or Camp Nurse's assistance if needed, and to follow up with a written incident or accident report.
To enforce camp rules and regulations.
To discipline any campers in an appropriate manner as needed.
To document and report any major behavioral problems or incidents with an incident report.
To implement camp goals and philosophy into daily programming
To act as a positive role model to campers.
To assure the safety of all activities and to regularly check the equipment and site used in order to prevent potentially hazardous situations.
To help provide an atmosphere for developing good morale and wellbeing among the camp family.
To provide weekly feedback at the end of each session meeting on Fridays.
To be responsible for the cleanliness of his/her cabin throughout the camp sessions.
To act as "Rounds" counselor when scheduled
Responsible for other duties as assigned by Camp Director.

Applications will be accepted from persons with disabilities, visible minorities and aboriginal peoples.

Apply by e-mail including cover letter and résumé to Joan McEvoy, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), campshel@xplornet.ca