A student who is passionate about working with children and youth.
Interviews:
End of May 2025
When:
Starts June 1, 2025 (for 8 weeks)
Hours:
35 hours / 8 wk
Wage:
$17.20 / hour
Where:
St. Matthews Lutheran Church
54 Benton St., Kitchener
www.stmattskw.com
519-742-0462 ext. 3
Key Responsibilities:
PD Day Camp
runs
June 27
, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Summer Camp
runs week of
July 14-18
, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
The summer camp is called Going on a Journey with a focus on music, art and faith stories and song. We will go on an imaginary camping trip to visit various parks through picture.
The camp will involve faith story, music, crafts, sport, Indigenous story and free play. Time leading up to camp used for camp preparation.
Dinner and Games Night
July 4
Sunday Worship
- Join us some Sunday mornings when the children
are present to lead games, craft or story.
(June 1)
Community BBQ June 22 -
help lead activities for children.
Week following camps used for cleanup and reflection
Participate as one of the leaders at camp
Work independently and as part of a team
Work with staff, adult volunteers, youth volunteers and campers age JK-Gr 8
Delegate responsibility to youth volunteers
Report to the camp co-ordinators
Other Responsibilities:
Communicating with staff, volunteers and children
Building a warm and welcoming culture with a growth mindset
Preparing Crafts
Organizing Space
Moving materials around the church
Helping the children with transitions from one space to another
Planning and implementing indoor and outdoor games
Setting up the camp space--organizing, cleaning, decorating, gathering resources
Depending on the interests and gifts of the job applicant other areas of leadership might be explored such as a youth drop-in night, parent & tot drop-in etc.
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Requirements:
CPR, Vulnerable Sector Check
This employer has applied to the Canada Summer Jobs initiative. This program provides wage subsidies to employers to create employment for secondary and post-secondary students. To be eligible for a position that is funded by Canada Summer Jobs, you will need to be between 15 and 30 years of age. You will also need to have been a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to be a full-time student in the next academic year. You will also need to be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident or a refugee and be legally entitled to work in the employer's jurisdiction. *