Job Description

Full Time - Term (40 Hrs/Week)

Competition TOS2025-06

•Minimum 16 years of age •

Strathmore is Hiring!

Are you ready for an amazing summer adventure? We're looking for seven (7) energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as a Summer Camp Counsellor ! This is your chance to make a difference in children's lives, while enjoying our wonderful recreation facilities and the great summer weather.

Reporting to the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre Manager, this position ensures the operation of summer day camps that guarantee safety, fun, and a wealth of engaging activities.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to attend team building events

Free access to Town-owned recreation facilities, including pools, arena, and fitness centre with walking track

Opportunity to work with an excellent group of people who promote great culture

Why Strathmore?

Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors and staff.

We're a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.

What You'll Do:

The Summer Camp Counsellor will work with the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre team to implement daily camp programs for children from 4 - 12 years of age. Planned activities include swimming, ice skating, goat yoga, field trips, and more!

The Counsellor will be required to facilitate games and activities, provide daily feedback to the Sports Centre Manager, create a fun and inclusive environment, and ensure the well-being and safety of all participants.

Are you interested in joining the Sports Centre team for the summer? To view the full job description, check out our Careers page at strathmore.ca.

Hours:

The work week is Monday to Friday, eight (8) hours per day. Candidates must be available to work the full summer camp season, from June 23rd - August 29th, 2025.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

Possession of current Standard First AID/CPR C certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)

Recreation Certificate for children is preferred

High 5 Certification considered an asset

Coaching or leadership training and experience considered an asset

Previous experience with youth programs and working with youth with complex behavioural needs considered an asset

Our interview questions are intended to assess the following behaviours:

A self starter with the ability to work independently, and also as part of a team

A passion for working with children and ability to keep them engaged

Ability to communicate effectively with camp participants, parents, and other staff

Ability to adapt to changing needs and circumstances, including strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2025-06 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will remain open until Friday, February 28, 2025.

•The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.•

•We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.•

•We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.•

•This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.•

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• working with youth: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-02-28