Summer Camp Counselor

February 25, 2025

Are you looking for an opportunity to spend your summer in the beautiful Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park while being an integral part of the education programming that supports Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation’s mission?

The Summer Camp Counselors are an integral part of the GRPF summer camps team. Through play, curiosity, a sense of adventure and the ability to be a positive role model for the GRPF summer campers this is a rewarding summer job for individuals who love to be outside and love to work with children.

Contract Term: May 20th – August 22nd, 2025

Positions Available: 4

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Implementation of the daily camp programs for children ages 5-13 years.
  • Ensure the health and safety of the children participating in the camp program.
  • Create a fun, experience-rich, physically active, and educational day camp experience for all campers.
  • Monitor and provide care for the children participating in the camp program.
  • Provide and actively participate in all camp-related activities (i.e. nature hikes, bike rides, games, crafts)
  • Implement required tasks, such as set up and clean-up and other day-to-day camp operations as directed by the Lead Camp Counselor, and Coordinator.
  • Act as a positive role model and leader at all times
  • Encourage camp participants to follow proper hygiene and cleanliness.
  • Build positive relationships with camp staff, participants, and parents and/or caregivers.
  • To follow all policies and procedures as required.
  • Assist in day to day running of school field trips prior to summer camp start date.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

  • A passion for working with children.
  • At least 2 years background in natural history, environmental studies, tourism, recreation/leisure, art/drama, and / or education acquired via university, college or equivalent work experience.
  • High Five Training and experience in supporting children with additional needs is an asset.
  • Standard First Aid with CPR C certification
  • The ability to present information about nature and nature conservation in an entertaining and educational manner.
  • A background in any of the following is an additional asset: leading tours, storytelling, leading sing-a-longs, leading games and activities, art and drama including creative design, pioneering / outdoor crafts, navigating and geocaching using maps, compass and GPS units, and / or presenting environmental outdoor education programs.
  • Ability to ride a bike, and a good level of physical fitness.
  • Demonstrated excellence in classroom management and student engagement.
  • Knowledge of the Glenbow history of Alberta is an asset.
  • Demonstrable engaging oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrable commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Other Requirements:

  • Successful candidates must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Persons search prior to their first day of work.
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
  • Must be age 18 – 30

Are you ready to join Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation?

If this position suits your skills, experience, and personal attributes, we want to talk to you!

Job Type: Seasonal

Contract length: 3 months

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required.

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Occasional evening / weekend hours may be required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • COCHRANE, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). A vehicle is required to access the park.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-16

Expected start date: 2025-05-20

 

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