CANADA SUMMER JOBS - Camp Leader (L.I.T Program Facilitator - Family Education - Summer Camp)
CANADA SUMMER JOBS - Camp Leader (L.I.T Program Facilitator - Family Education - Summer Camp)
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Job Description
Our Summer Camp Team is seeking a fulltime temporary Camp Leader( LeadersInTraining (L.I.T.) Facilitator)(8 weeks). The summer Camp Leader (L.I.T. Facilitator) will work in child youth and community development with children and youth living in the Regent Park St. Jamestown Moss Park and Cabbagetown neighbourhoods.
Please note that this job opening is for Canada Summer Jobs applicants only who must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with the Employment and Social Development Canada as outlined:
- between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
- a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and facilitate a 6week Leadership Training program that is dynamic and enriching for all grade 910 participants
- Participate in a 2week orientation for the Summer Camp staff team; ensuring that all staff are fully prepared and equipped for the Summer Camp experience the L.I.T.s are your primary focus
- Collaborate with the Summer Day Camp Program Coordinator to create opportunities for L.I.T. participant involvement
- Provide leadership for indoor and outdoor sports arts & crafts projects tech projects field trips teaching and other organized activities over an 8week period
- Encourage L.I.T. participants to build stronger relationships develop leadership skills overcome social barriers and foster recognition that they have the capacity to improve their own communities
- Provide opportunities for children with special needs to participate in Day Camp activities
- Participate in the planning and implementing of an end of camp event and other special events
Qualifications:
- High School diploma
- Previous camp experience in a leadership capacity is preferred
- Demonstrated love for the outdoors and desire to share this passion with those around you
- Dynamic and enthusiastic a multitasker with a strong knowledge of children and youth development
- Experience working in under resourced areas and a multicultural multifaith setting
- Exceptional leadership and ability to motivate the staff team as well as children and youth
- You are a keen team builder flexible resilient with a teachable spirit
- Strong Technical skills (ie. video/music editing animation and coding)
- Creative thinking and skill to help develop and plan tech projects for children
- Patient positive hardworking reliable with recreational & artistic skills
Deadline for Applications: Available until filled
Targeted Start Date: June 23 2025
While we appreciate all responses only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Please note that YSM do not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include screening and shortlisting assessment and selection.
Date Posted: May 12 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
