To keep the Counselor Coordinator informed as to the location and nature of your
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daily program.
To be punctual and enthusiastic in carrying out the camp routines.
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To keep an accurate attendance record of all your campers.
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To assist with final clean up tasks after campers have gone home.
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Other Duties
Day Camp Counselors may be asked to assist in duties not listed above.
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Sasamat Outdoor Centre expects the support of all staff members fulfilling
objectives that may not be specific to this position.
Qualifications
Specialized Knowledge and Certification
Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
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Cleared Criminal Record Check
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Current RCA BC Advanced Solo/Tandem Canoe certification
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Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to work independently and exercise initiative
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Ability to work with a wide variety of ages and demographic groups
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Ability to take charge and motivate others
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Ability to observe/assess camper behaviour, enforce safety regulations &
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emergency procedures, & apply appropriate behaviour-management techniques
Experience
A background working with children
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Participation in applicable leadership programs or related experiences
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A background working in the outdoors
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Working Conditions
Requires working in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions
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May require working with difficult clients
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May require some weekend work
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Physical Requirements
Physical ability to provide active care, programming and supervision of campers
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5 days a week for the duration of summer
SOC Day Camp Counselor