Camp U of T – Assistant Instructor (March Break)

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The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Rate of Pay:

$15.00/hiring rate

Posting Timeline:

Mid February – Early March

Number of Hours per week:

16 – 44*As Scheduled

Classification:

Casual U of T

Summary:

The Assistant Instructor is responsible in assisting with the delivery of the curriculum for their camp and for the general safety, security and enjoyment of camp for their camper group. Assistant Instructors will be expected to provide pre and post camp supervision, swim time supervision, skating time supervision and lunch time supervision within a scheduled system. We are looking for responsible, energetic and creative people, who work well with children and who are completely committed to providing a safe environment for our campers.


Duties include:  

  • Supervision of campers in the swimming pool; assistant instructors are required to swim with the campers.
  • Supervision of campers while skating.
  • Responsible for building and maintaining positive group dynamics and ensuring that all campers participate, learn and enjoy their time at camp.
  • Ensure that all children are treated with fairness, respect and understanding.
  • Ensure that their campers understand and follow the Camp U of T code of conduct.
  • Assist in curriculum design and delivery.
  • Assist in facilitating the inclusion of children with disabilities into the camp program.
  • Ensure that all camp rules are met.
  • Ensure that they are in compliance with all Camp U of T policies and procedures and staff code of conduct.
  • Contact camper parents/guardians outside of camp hours to give them an orientation to Camp U of T and to deal with any issues that arise during the camp session. 
  • Attend all required camp training and staff meetings, check in and check out with supervision at all times.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Some university education is preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year coaching, teaching or leading children’s activities is an asset.

Other:

  • Standard First Aid certificate from Red Cross, Lifesaving Society or St. John’s Ambulance issued not more than 3 years prior to the end of the posting - REQUIRED.
  • Basic Rescuer/Level C CPR certificate issued not more than 1 year prior to the end of the posting - REQUIRED
  • NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills strongly preferred
  • Responsible, energetic, excellent customer service skills, adaptability and strong teamwork skills are required.
  • Demonstrated skills working with children and youth.
  • Leadership and experience in specific camp area is essential.
  • Experience working with people with diverse abilities, ethnicities and sexual orientations is essential.

 

Camp U of T requires criminal records checks on all successful new Camp U of T staff. The cost of the criminal reference checks will be paid by the successful candidate. Further information, including screening criteria, will be available at the interview and at the time a conditional offer of employment is made.