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Alana Hennessy Alana Hennessy

Summer Camp Counselor

Job Title: Summer Camp Counselor

Supervisor: Summer Camp Manager

Schedule and Duration: Full-time from June 25th to August 16th, 2024 (40 hrs/week)

Salary: Starting wage $16/hour

Staff Training: Mandatory online training on May 26th and June 9th at 7 pm; in-person training on June 14th and 15th, both days all day. Training is paid.

Job Summary: As a Summer Camp Counselor, you will work under the guidance of the Senior Counselor and Summer Camp Manager to implement age-appropriate camp programming for children. Your primary objective is to support the development and success of Cascades Club’s summer programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Senior Counselors and Summer Camp Manager to execute weekly camp programs.

  • Foster a respectful, cooperative, and fun atmosphere that emphasizes team-building and fair play.

  • Deliver a diverse and age-specific multisport summer camp program designed by the Summer Camp Manager and Administrator & Program Coordinator.

  • Support the Summer Camp Manager in upholding club safety standards and ensuring adherence to the Cascades Code of Conduct.

  • Monitor group activities for compliance with club policies and procedures.

  • Assist in maintaining a clean and organized clubhouse and surrounding property, as well as keeping equipment in good condition.

  • Execute emergency procedures as needed.

Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:

  • Proficiency in both French and English.

  • Completion of Canadian Red Cross Standard First-Aid and CPR/AED “C” or equivalent (must be completed before camp starts).

  • Previous experience working with groups of children in a camp or daycare setting.

  • Strong organizational, creative, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Familiarity with the Coaching Association of Canada’s ‘Safe Sport’ Training model is advantageous.

  • Red Cross Lifeguard and Swim Instructor certifications are beneficial.

  • Valid police record check required.

Application Process:

Deadline to apply: Thursday, May 24th at midnight.
Submit your resume and cover letter to Camp@cascadesclub.ca.

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Alana Hennessy Alana Hennessy

Instructor of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (Paddle All Leader)

Salary up to $20+/hour depending on qualifications, 30 hours per week, 10 weeks

The Paddle All program offers adults with special needs the opportunity to learn the sport of sprint canoe and kayak in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. The instructor reports to the Head Coach and Paddling Director and supervises and coordinates summer camp staff and volunteers. The Paddle All Instructor has a secondary role as waterfront concierge ensuring that club members, visitors, and the general public are greeted and oriented to the waterfront in a respectful, professional, and friendly manner, and looks after the equipment and facilities on the Gatineau River.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that Paddle All programming is integrated with the guidelines outlined in the Canadian Sport for Life Long-Term Development Framework.

• Coordinates and leads participation of Paddle All team members in local, regional, national, and - if the opportunity arises - international regattas;

• Providing technical instruction for canoe and kayak (and related water sports);

• Verifying swimming ability and ensuring that participants are safe on (and in) the water;

• Leads the implementation of the Paddle All Program - for adults with developmental disabilities.

• Ensuring compliance with the Club’s safety regulations and Code of Conduct.

• Completing training in the Club’s safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Being a positive role model, and setting the tone for a respectful, cooperative and fun environment.

• Assisting the Head Coach with administrative and organizational tasks;

• Performing waterfront opening and closing procedures;

• Managing the safe circulation of camp groups in compliance with Club safety policies.

• Ensuring that all Club equipment is properly maintained and Club property is kept tidy.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bilingual: French and English

  • Canadian Red Cross Standard First-Aid and CPR/AED “C” or equivalent (before start date)

  • NCCP Community Coach certification (before start date)

  • Pleasure Craft Operator’s Certification (before start date)

  • Criminal record check (CRC)

Valuable Additional Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

  • Early Childhood, Special Needs Educator

  • Other relevant work experience in a camp or sports education/coaching environment, childcare experience, group management, etc.

To apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to Karen Lukanovich, Head Coach, headcoach@cascadesclub.ca by April 1 st , 2024.

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