Job Description

The Mariners in Training Camp Lead is responsible for the provision and leadership of high-quality sport and general day camp experiences for Mariners Multisport camps and supporting Mariners in Training camps.The Lead will be required to create weekly age-appropriate program plans, in accordance with Mariners in Training programming standards. The Lead is the role model for our campers, Assistant Instructors, and externally contracted activity leads, and should be well prepared to instruct and mentor a wide variety of campers.Duties:

• Lead and supervise the implementation of pre-made camp curriculum adapting as needed in response to changes, such as in facilities, camper behavior, camp group dynamics, and volunteer availability.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism during interactions with administrative staff, instructors, volunteers, parents, and campers.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, bi-weekly one-on-one meetings and mid-summer feedback session with camp administrators.
• Supervise lunchtime rotations including but not limited to lunchroom and activity periods.
• Supervise and participate in all camp and recreational activities including recreation games, sports, aquatics and hiking.
• Create a safe and inclusive experience for all participants.
• Oversee, manage, and document camper behavior, as well as report any behavioral, or first aid incidents or concerns to the administrative team. Fill out paperwork as needed.
• Create weekly camper report cards.
• Provide mentorship to assistant instructors and volunteers through encouragement, debriefs, and opportunities for goal development.
• Follow all current Provincial Health & Safety Service Guidelines, as well as Mariners in Training and Vancouver Island University safety protocols and policy.

Required Qualifications:

• Education or career experience relevant to sport, education, recreation, community and/or youth
• Standard First Aid
• 2-4 years summer camp or recreation leader experience
• Knowledge of and confidence leading a variety of sports, games and activities in a summer camp setting
• Knowledge and experience building relationships with patrons and dealing with behavior management with both children and parents/adults
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service, public relations and leadership skills
• Independent decision-making, problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience working in a team and enjoying working with youth
• A high level of creativity, flexibility and energy
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Satisfactory Criminal Record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inclusion Training

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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