Camp Easter Seal Program Worker – Rustics, Manitou Beach

SaskAbilities • Temporary / Casual • Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada • from C$ 18.99 / hour • 3w ago

The Rustics Program Worker is responsible for planning and delivering a specific camp program activity area – Rustics. This includes, but is not limited to, planning adaptable activities and ensuring the safe implementation of the activities for our campers. All Program Workers also participate in collaborative planning and implementation of camp-wide and evening programs.

Duties include:

Provide a wide variety of activities related to the outdoors, nature appreciation, and “rustic” adventures that are safe, fun and adapted so that all can participate.
Develop, deliver and evaluate creative and adaptive activities for all camp participants, including group activities, campfires, evening programs and camp-wide programming.
Promote camper choice, engagement, and adaptability to ensure campers’ recreational and social needs are positively and safely
Manage the Rustics shed and inventory.
Participate fully in all aspects of team and camp life.

Qualifications:

Education:

Educational background/experience in camping, recreation, education, disability studies, social work, or related programs is an asset.

Experience:

Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing camp skills and lore that further develop campers’ appreciation, enjoyment and skills.
Experience in archery or other outdoor activities is an asset.
Previous experience working or volunteering with individuals experiencing disability is considered an asset.

Skills:

Creative, patient, empathetic, and adaptable; an outside the box thinker.
Ability to lead and instruct campers in activities; organized and detailed oriented.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to handle multiple demands under pressure.
Ability to positively interact with campers experiencing disability, all staff and external contacts.

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

Camp Easter Seal is located at Manitou Beach, SK.

Transportation to and from camp is the personal responsibility of staff.

Room and board is included (scheduled weekdays only).

To apply: Review other important information and apply through our website, SaskAbilities Camp Easter Seal

For other position-specific questions, please contact Camp Manager at sgrove@saskabilities.ca

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.

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