Job Description

The STEAM Project summer camps provide children and youth with experiences in Science, Technology, and Design in a traditional day camp setting where fun and making friends is fundamental. We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic camp professional with a love for inspiring and empowering others. This fantastic experience offers excellent leadership development opportunities, the chance to acquire new technical and design skills, and a place to build lifelong friendships within the camping industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the activities at one of our camp locations in July and August, while being an integral part in recruitment, training, and development of our program across all our sites in the pre-camp season. Experience with science, design, and technology programming is not required in this role. This is a full-time position and is fully in-person. Please note that resumes and cover letters will be read and reviewed by STEAM Project leadership (real people), and not by AI. Also note that if you wish to have your application considered, please ensure that you have included a cover letter that speaks to your interest in being part of The STEAM Project family. Job Summary:

• Oversight responsibilities for program planning, program delivery and administration.
• Provide leadership and programming that enables children and youth to develop skills, make friends, socialize and build self-esteem.
• Oversee hiring and the development of our Summer camp staff team training program
• Ensure consistency in camp policies and processes including training and communication in conjunction with our team of camp directors.
• Coach and supervise staff including program supervisors, instructors, counsellors, specialists and volunteers throughout the Summer.
• Oversee a large group of campers ranging from 4 to 15 years of age
• Direct day-to-day camp operation.
• Promote TSP at Community events

Key Position Responsibilities: Off-Season/Ongoing: September to April - For Year-Round Camp Director position

• Assist with the administration of P.A. Day, Winter Break, and March Break camps.
• Serve as an ambassador for The STEAM Project, liaising frequently with parents of campers including email to communicate camp information, provide contact information, resolve issues or address concerns.
• Plan and schedule camp staff resources, routines, schedules and procedures to ensure successful program delivery.
• Process summer camp registrations, special needs identification and cabin assignments.
• Assist with recruitment, screening and scheduling of camp staff and volunteers.
• Conceptualize, develop and implement the mission, purpose and goals of The STEAM Project including establishing the themes associated with each camp session.
• Participate in The STEAM Project\xe2\x80\x99s accreditation process.
• Maintain camp documentation, including registration information, attendance records, permission and waiver forms, logbooks and timesheets.

Pre-Camp Season: May and June

• Play a leadership role in camp preparations as well as regular meetings.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate Staff Training activities.
• Assist Program Director(s) with review and approval of the camp activity schedules for summer.
• Act as a leader role model, fostering a positive learning environment where people feel included as members of a team and are motivated to work towards common goals.

Camp Season: July and August

• Provide daily direction and support to Head staff and Counsellor teams as required.
• Be present and available to all camp staff and campers during the day
• Oversee daily activities across the camp(s), ensuring programming is effective and adapted to camper needs with regards to safety, hygiene, weather, breaks etc.
• Control supplies and equipment inventory for sessions, ensuring that all necessary supplies and equipment are ordered and received.
• Oversee planning and staffing of before and aftercare programs and/or bussing.
• Demonstrate the confidence and ability to make decisions independently of peers and in the best interests of the campers.
• Ensure adherence of policies and procedures working closely with director team to ensure consistency
• Evaluate situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks.
• Liaise with camp supervisors and staff to resolve issues as they arise.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, feedback, and recognition to staff and volunteers.
• Report all incidents promptly and thoroughly to the other directors using incident/accident report forms and processes.
• Provide regular updates and feedback to the Senior Director Team.
• Complete a full report on the camp session including feedback and recommendations at the conclusion of the summer.

Experience, Qualifications, and Education:

• Graduated from post-secondary education in a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of direct camp staff experience.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of management/supervisory experience
• A clear Police check with vulnerable person screening
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR \xe2\x80\x98C\xe2\x80\x99 certification required
• Extensive knowledge of program planning and child development stages.
• Demonstrated experience developing, organizing and carrying out both regular daily and special programs.
• Knowledge of crafts, sports, music and/or games.
• Knowledge of special needs programming is an asset.
• Driver\xe2\x80\x99s license is required;
• HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development certification;
• HIGH FIVE Quest 2 certification is an asset;
• Safe Management Training is an asset;
• Computer skills (Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications);
• Must be able to work in a variety of work environments i.e. indoors (with or without air conditioning) and outdoors.

Competencies:

• Appreciation and passion for Summer Camp
• Reliable, punctual, dependable and accountable
• Self-motivated
• Leadership: influence and motivate others while maintaining an overall commitment to excellence
• Safety & Risk Management: a mindset of actively anticipating and mitigating all aspects of risk
• Team building: foster a strong team environment within our camps
• Judgment: assess situations, draw appropriate conclusions and make sound decisions
• Customer Service: focus individual and group efforts toward identifying and meeting community needs
• Organization: plan and implement complex programs
• Problem Solving: the ability to effectively manage and resolve day-to-day issues as they arise
• Teamwork
• Demonstrated communication skills as well as the ability to speak publicly

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Public Health Guidelines are being followed. Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond Hill, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please submit a cover letter that details your camp leadership experiences, as well as why you would like to work at The STEAM Project as an assistant camp director.
• Are you a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee? (Note: Some of our positions are funded by Federal Grants available only to persons in those categories)

Work Location: One location