Job Description

About Us

Spray Lake Sawmills Centre (SLSC) is a leading-edge sport and recreational facility encompassing 325,000 square feet, including an aquatic centre, four arenas and a curling centre, fitness & climbing facilities, an indoor turf, track, and gymnasium, and is home to several third-party tenants. SLSC is a not-for-profit organization and a registered charity, governed by a volunteer board of directors.

About the Position

Are you looking to gain valuable leadership and team-building skills this summer? SLSC is recruiting

youth

volunteers to assist with our Summer Day Camp programs!

Leaders in Training (LITs)

are an important part of our camp program - you will work closely with experienced Camp Staff to support a wide range of activities - sports, games, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures, and more. You'll help to create a safe, positive, and memorable experience for campers while building valuable leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. Bring your creativity, energy, and ideas - we encourage LITs to take initiative and contribute to daily activity planning. This is a hands-on opportunity to grow your confidence, gain experience in a recreational setting, and give back to your community.

Job Type:

VOLUNTEER (unpaid), Seasonal (July-August)

Availability Required:

Must be able to commit to a minimum of 1 full camp week (full days Mon-Fri) Our camps run: June 30 - Aug 29 Shifts are 8:45am-4:15pm, Monday-Friday for each camp week 1-2 days of pre-camp training will be scheduled between June 16-27 (TBC)

Specific responsibilities:

Foster a Positive Camp Environment:

Help create a fun, safe, and inclusive space where all participants feel welcome and encouraged to learn and play.

Be a Positive Role Model:

Build respectful, supportive relationships with campers and staff, demonstrating leadership, enthusiasm, and a caring attitude.

Engage Actively in Camp Activities:

Participate enthusiastically in all aspects of the camp program, including swimming, sports, games, crafts, outdoor adventures.

Support Program Operations:

Assist with setting up and taking down equipment and activity areas. Help ensure the smooth flow of daily schedules, including transitions between activities and meal/snack times.

Promote Camper Well-being and Safety:

Provide supportive supervision, help maintain routines such as handwashing before and after meals, and ensure campers move safely between locations.

Assist Camp Leaders as Needed:

Carry out additional duties as requested by the Camp Leaders to support the success of the program.

Qualifications:

A natural ability to be playful and a genuine love for encouraging people of all ages to be active and have fun! And, the energy and enthusiasm to bring that passion to the camp every day.

Must be at least 13 years of age.

Previous experience in childcare or day camp setting is considered an asset. A passion for fun, play, early childhood learning, sports, and wellness. Basic swimming skills are an asset. Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check. Commitment to a minimum number of volunteer hours (to be discussed with the volunteer coordinator).

Competencies that you can develop in Camp:

Teamwork and Collaboration:

Enhance your ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate with others, communicate clearly, and provide support to fellow volunteers and staff.

Positive Attitude and Guest Focus:

Develop a positive, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented approach, learning to work independently while prioritizing an excellent experience for our campers.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

Strengthen your confidence in communicating and building strong interpersonal relationships within a close-knit team environment.

Leadership Skills:

Begin to develop your leadership abilities by learning to understand and articulate guidelines, make sound decisions with maturity, maintain a professional and non-judgmental approach, and serve as a positive role model aligned with SLS Centre's values: safe, play, grow, belong, and lead.

Growth Mindset:

Cultivate a desire to learn and grow, become adaptable and acquire new skills in a dynamic environment.

This posting closes on June 9th.

Interviews / Selection / Hiring of Volunteers will occur mid-June.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.