Job Description

Career Opportunity

NU 01 - Focus on Youth Summer Day Camp Site Supervisors

Internal and External

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Board’s Mission which is:

“In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model”

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: * First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; * members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin; * persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Description:

Focus on Youth (FOY) is a partnership between Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic DSB and the Ontario government. Through servicing the mandates established through the Ministry of Education’s Focus On Youth Program, and keeping with the HWCDSB mission and vision statement, learning is effectively extended beyond the classroom, allowing students in risk situations the opportunity to be engaged in safe and supportive environments. Through the provision of various initiatives, projects, programs & special events, identified students are engaged through the summer months, while others are gainfully employed and given the opportunity to continue to experience and grow in the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations, essentially building their resume of experiences and preparing to live comfortable, healthy, and productive lives as active and contributing members of society.

Site Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily prayers and other faith-based activities

• Plan, organize and lead the day camp activities for children aged 7-13

• Plan daily/weekly creative activities in advance of the start of camp & align with weekly themes

• Participate in weekly and daily themed activities. (i.e. crazy hair day)

• Submission of weekly activity plans for review and pre-approval by FOY Coordinator

• Responsible for organization of camp materials, supplies, and inventory for assigned camp(s)

• Assist with initial and ongoing training of junior staff

• Facilitate regular camp/site meetings with junior staff

• Supervise and provide performance feedback and mentor camp counselors/student leaders

• Draft weekly submissions for newsletter and/or posting to website

• Prepare attendance lists and track attendance (junior staff and students)

• Work with FOY Coordinator to schedule junior staff and monitor daily/weekly work logs

• Liaise with the FOY Coordinator on a regular basis to ensure program quality and alignment with his/her overall program vision

• Prepare permission slips for outings and oversee all aspects of off- site field trips (may include pool-based activities and swimming at some camp locations)

• Complete and follow up with incident and injury reports

• Address parental concerns and questions to ensure satisfaction and a quality camp experience

• Extended Care, Lunch Supervision, Bus Line, Parent Pick-up/Drop off, & Field Trips

• Ensure nutritious and daily snacks are in stock and available at assigned camp

• Attendance at all scheduled Site Supervisor training

• Participation in Final Summer Camp Celebration

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• High energy, organized, team player, motivated, enthusiastic, and energetic

• Ability to work independently in planning, prep, and program monitoring & delivery

• Experience teaching or working with children in a camp or school setting

• Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude

• Specialized skills and aptitudes in at least one of the following areas; Athletics, Performing Arts, Arts & Crafts, Music, Media, STEM, Leadership, Environment, Service Learning, Literacy,

Numeracy….

• Experience creating and implementing children’s programming in a school or camp setting

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

• Strong computer skills, able to enter data accurately and efficiently

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience with children ages 7 to 18 in a camp or educational setting

• Experience in program planning and development

• Experience supervising staff or students in a camp environment or related discipline

• Experience in youth mentorship

• Experience in the appropriate handling of a wide variety of youth related issues

• Experience working with children and families from diverse cultures and backgrounds

• Candidates with both camp experience and an educational background (i.e. OCT, recent completion, interest and/or working towards B.Ed.) will be given preference

• Standard First Aid/ CPR/ must be completed prior to placement

• Criminal record clearance and vulnerable sector check prior to start of employment

• Working knowledge of HWCDSB policies and facilities an asset

Wage:

$21.00-25.00 per hour

Duration:

· 1 to 6 weeks, dependent upon placement/type of day camp

· Every effort will be given to providing 6 weeks’ employment at varied locations.

Last date of consideration: Friday May 19, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include two (2) Professional References; and a Pastoral Reference Letter is preferred. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note that consideration will be given to those applicants who submitted a complete package. Only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will:

value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities;

value applicants’ additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives

collect voluntary self -identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSB’s Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontario’s Anti -Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self-identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months

Salary: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton, ON L8R 2C8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-19

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