Coordinator, Summer Daycamp

Job Description:

Job posting closes: Monday, February 21, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Yukon Standard Time

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Coordinator, Summer Day Camp

Job Code:227
Department: Recreation

Job Summary:

TERM: Full time starting May 16, 2022 through August 23, 2022

The incumbent coordinates, monitors, facilitates, delivers, supports and oversees a diverse range of programs including arts, crafts and recreational activities for various age groups.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate, plan, organize and deliver camp activities including games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, field trips and special events.
2. Supervise program development.
3. Assist in training, supervising and evaluating camp staff.
4. Oversee a group of participants to ensure safety at all times.
5. Liaise with stakeholders including parents/guardians, camp participants and other City staff to provide updates and communicate concerns.
6. Respond to inquiries and distribute information regarding the summer camp program.
7. Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately.
8. Supervise and transport participants to and from field trips.
9. Perform administrative duties including monitoring the budget and preparing reports.
10. Purchase materials and supplies for camp.
11. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
12. Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Job Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Majority of work is performed under public recreation setting environment with some exposure to noisy conditions and bodily fluids.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in recreation or related field.
• 1 year previous experience in child care, day camp or recreational environment dealing with children/youth.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Food Safe level 1.
• WHMIS.
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector check.
• Standard First Aid and CPR, Level C.
• Class 5 Drivers’ License.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Vehicle, first aid and a variety of sporting equipment and general office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, electronic mail, etc.

Other Details:

Note: The City requires that all new hires be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 prior to their start date. Accommodations may be requested by individuals who cannot be vaccinated based on medical, religious or other protected grounds.

New hires will be considered to be fully vaccinated 14 days after they have received both doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada that requires two doses to complete the vaccination series. The City’s definition of full vaccination may change and any such change will be informed by direction from the Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) and public health authorities.

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City’s online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.