Camp Counsellor

About the Position

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits— our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Work Location

This role will be based onsite at the Tim Horton Children's Camp, Tatamagouche, NS

Contract Length

June 19 - Aug 20, 2023

What would you be doing?

• Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust and empathy
• Exhibit a constant duty of care for our campers, and appropriately assess and respond to risks Be challenged physically and mentally as you live in an overnight camp for 10-day sessions, with 3 days of break in between Support the successful execution and delivery of intentional camp programs, connecting them to the program outcomes
• Encourage camper development at their own pace recognizing their achievements
• Respond appropriately when addressing challenging camper behaviours as they arise
• Model healthy choices and emotional maturity
• Supervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the campers’ day including morning activities, cabin clean-up, meal times, rest hour, evening activities, getting ready for bed, and after hours duties as assigned.
• Ensure camper wellness. This includes the physical, mental, and emotional health and safety of all participants.
• Use respectful, positive behaviour management techniques
• Contribute positively to the camp team and culture

Qualifications

Does this sound like you?

•  At least 18 years old
• Pursuing post-secondary education
• Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
• Certified in standard first aid or are willing to obtain
• Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check
• Ability to live on-site for an extended period of time and work flexible hours

About the Company

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps
300 Tim Horton Camp Road
Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia B0K1V0

Company Contact

Caitlin LaPierre
work@timscamps.com
Preferred Contact: https://grnh.se/f900ee4e2us

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume