Christmas Camp Counsellor - December 13-15

Christmas Camp Counsellor

December 13th-15th 2024

Are you passionate about working with Albertans with disabilities and supporting your local community? Do you have what it takes to champion our Vision to Inspire Potential, Build Community and Enrich Lives?

Established in 1965 Easter Seals Camp Horizon in specializes in accessible, and inclusive outdoor camp experiences for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. We offer programs such as high ropes, rock climbing, camping, arts and crafts, leadership training and much, much, more!

Our mission is to provide services that foster inclusion, independence and recreation for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. We strive to ensure that the resources Albertans need for an independent and full life are available.

Easter Seals fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued to reflect the people we serve.

The Camp Counsellors are the ones that make it all happen. Camp Counsellors have the most hands-on and interactive role with our campers. They are responsible for assisting with the camper’s personal needs, supervision, and facilitating games and activities. Our counselling staff have the most crucial role in the success of the camper’s experience. During staff training, counsellors will learn what it means to be an effective counsellor, develop strategies for behaviour management, and collect resources to facilitate creative and inclusive programs. Bonding with campers, building relationships, and experiencing heart-filled moments, are just some of the perks of this position. This position requires someone who is outgoing, hardworking, creative, fun, inclusive, and not afraid of having a good time.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Facilitating inclusive games and activities
• Supervising and providing direct care to campers as needed. Duties included but are not limited to:
• Assisting at meal time, ensuring all dietary requirements are met
• Personal care
• Preforming night checks
• Providing a safe and welcoming environment for all campers and staff
• Providing choice and opportunity within every activity. Following the framework of Challenge by Choice
• Ensure that campers are engaged in meaningful activities throughout the day
• Being a leader and role model for campers
• Going above and beyond to provide campers with a memorable camp experience
  
  

Your Skills And Experience

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs
• Experience working with children, youth, and adults
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• Musical talents, sports interests and/or artistic creativity are all assets
  
  

Working Conditions

• Training - December 6, 2024.
• Event - December 13-15, 2024 (includes overnights)
• Onsite in Bragg Creek, AB.
• Working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and abilities
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Free lodging in shared staff cabins in beautiful Kananaskis Country
• Prepared meal each day while campers are onsite
• Disability sensitivity training
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of a police and vulnerable sector check