We have two summer student positions available this year. Please apply by Saturday, April 6, 2019 with a cover letter and a resume at [email protected]. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator
Position Description
The Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for providing a fun, safe and socially and spiritually enriching environment for campers. The individual leads by example when working with other volunteers and participants. The Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator works with volunteers to plan and to implement the program curricula. The successful candidate will be an energetic, active, and responsible Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator who works well in a team. The Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator engages families and builds positive relationships with children and families who are registered in the program.
Accountability
This position is accountable to the Children Ministry Team Leader and/or the Summer Day Camp Director.
Our Church Youth Pastor will provide regular pastoral care and personal spiritual guidance to the Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
$13/hour
Position is from April 29 – July 21, starting with 10 hours per week in April and increasing to 40 hours per week at the end of June.
The Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for providing a fun, safe and socially and spiritually enriching environment for campers. The individual leads by example when working with other volunteers and participants. The Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator works with volunteers to plan and to implement the program curricula. The successful candidate will be an energetic, active, and responsible Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator who works well in a team. The Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator engages families and builds positive relationships with children and families who are registered in the program.
Accountability
This position is accountable to the Children Ministry Team Leader and/or the Summer Day Camp Director.
Our Church Youth Pastor will provide regular pastoral care and personal spiritual guidance to the Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Is responsible for the recruitment of volunteers
- Design and distribute promotional materials
- Work closely with administration team to organize registration, schedules and other logistic details
- Ensure a safe environment for the campers and volunteers at all times
- Be a role model for campers and volunteers by demonstrating positive, enthusiastic, and respectful attitudes and behaviour
- Represent the Day Camp when interacting with parents, providing them with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their children to have a successful camp experience
- Maintain a high level of respect and professionalism during interactions with all staff and volunteers
- Keep all expenditures within allocated budget
- Work closely with the Summer Camp and Community Events Coordinator to ensure smooth operation of the Summer Camp
- Follow the policies and procedures set out by the Children Ministry Team Leader and the Summer Day Camp Director
- Carry out additional responsibilities as directed by the Children Ministry Team Leader and the Summer Day Camp Director
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 year experience working with children; demonstrated ability to interact with all relevant ages and understanding of the development needs of children and youth
- A desire to work in a positive environment with children; ability to relate to children and youth in a positive manner
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C preferred, but not required
- A criminal record check will be required upon accepting the position
- Post-secondary education preferably in education, community services or administration
- Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.
$13/hour
Position is from April 29 – July 21, starting with 10 hours per week in April and increasing to 40 hours per week at the end of June.
Summer Camp and Community Events Coordinator
Position Description
Summer Camp and Community Events Coordinator position consists of two main duties: 1) planning, preparing and executing the DecoFest and 2) planning, preparing, promoting, executing and evaluating the Neighbourhood Block Party, expected to draw approximately 1000 people. The individual leads by example when working with other volunteers and participants. The successful candidate will be an energetic, active, and responsible Coordinator who works well in a team. The Coordinator engages families and builds positive relationships with children and families who are registered in the program.
Accountability
This position is accountable to the Children Ministry Team Leader and/or the Summer Day Camp Director.
Our Church Youth Pastor will provide regular pastoral care and personal spiritual guidance to the Summer Camp and Community Events Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
$13/hour
Position is from April 29 – July 21, starting with 10 hours per week in April and increasing to 40 hours per week at the end of June.
Summer Camp and Community Events Coordinator position consists of two main duties: 1) planning, preparing and executing the DecoFest and 2) planning, preparing, promoting, executing and evaluating the Neighbourhood Block Party, expected to draw approximately 1000 people. The individual leads by example when working with other volunteers and participants. The successful candidate will be an energetic, active, and responsible Coordinator who works well in a team. The Coordinator engages families and builds positive relationships with children and families who are registered in the program.
Accountability
This position is accountable to the Children Ministry Team Leader and/or the Summer Day Camp Director.
Our Church Youth Pastor will provide regular pastoral care and personal spiritual guidance to the Summer Camp and Community Events Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and execute summer camp decoration plans (DecoFest)
- Develop a plan for the execution of the Block Party, including the recruitment of volunteers
- Coordinate all rental companies related to the Block Party
- Promote the Block Party to the neighbourhood community
- Engage in follow-up communications with neighbours who attend the Block Party
- Ensure a safe environment for the campers and volunteers at all times
- Be a role model for campers and volunteers by demonstrating positive, enthusiastic, and respectful attitudes and behaviour
- Represent the Day Camp when interacting with parents, providing them with appropriate feedback and information as needed for their children to have a successful camp experience
- Maintain a high level of respect and professionalism during interactions with all staff and volunteers
- Keep all expenditures within allocated budget
- Work closely with the Children Summer Day Camp Volunteer Coordinator to ensure smooth operation of the Summer Camp
- Follow the policies and procedures set out by the Children Ministry Team Leader and the Summer Day Camp Director
- Carry out additional responsibilities as directed by the Children Ministry Team Leader and the Summer Day Camp Director
Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 year experience working with children; demonstrated ability to interact with all relevant ages and understanding of the development needs of children and youth
- A desire to work in a positive environment with children; ability to relate to children and youth in a positive manner
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C preferred, but not required
- A criminal record check will be required upon accepting the position
- Post-secondary education preferably in education, community services or administration
- Ability to speak Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset.
$13/hour
Position is from April 29 – July 21, starting with 10 hours per week in April and increasing to 40 hours per week at the end of June.