Description
Full-Time - 35 Hours per week position (1.0 FTE based on Funding)
July 2 - August 2, 2024; Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants for a full-time (35 hours/week) Summer Wellness Lead Camp Counsellor position with duties to commence July 2, 2024-August 2, 2024. The Summer Wellness Camp Lead will be responsible for the planning, design and implementation of a variety of positive daytime recreational “camp” and leadership experiences for school aged children and youth. The goal of the Summer Wellness Camp is to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and youth. Campers will work on self-esteem, confidence building and positive peer interactions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be creative, reliable, responsible and comfortable working within a neighbourhood centre, from a strength-based perspective.
Committed to anti-oppressive values of justice, equity, respect of the beliefs and traditions of others.
Understanding of Indigenous practices and impact of colonization
Committed to including the voice of children/youth and families as part of our service planning and service delivery.
The Wellness Camp Lead manages all aspects of the camp location.
Oversees operations of the Wellness Camp including programs and activities planned by camp staff.
Manages and motivates a team of staff and co-op placement student/students.
Plans, organizes, and teaches activities and games to a group of campers.
Ensures the safety and supervision of campers and staff.
Communicates regularly with Social Work camp coordinator.
Completes administrative paperwork including attendance, injury incident reports and summary reports of overall camp experience including insight into future planning.
Qualifications and Experience:
Must be enrolled in post-secondary education
Must have a vehicle to transport equipment to/from camp daily.
Must have G driver’s license.
Demonstrated leadership skills
Ability to build constructive relationships with children and youth in groups and on an individual basis
Ability to work as part of a team, and manage Junior Camp Counsellors.
Effective communication skills.
Demonstrate confidence leading activities and groups.
Knowledge of issues that affect children and youth
Knowledge of various aspects of child development and outdoor education
Knowledge of child protection act
Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice
Multilingualism is an asset
Excellent communication skills
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) before starting their first shift.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please inform our Human Resource Services Department at resumes@bhncdsb.ca or 519-756-6505. The application package is available in accessible formats upon request.
About Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board:
As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.
The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals, administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford, the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, the Six Nations of the Grand River, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.
Rick Petrella
Chair of the Board
Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary
BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 | E: info@bhncdsb.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca
