Moorelands Camp Summer Descriptions
Moorelands Camp is intense! Working at Moorelands will strengthen your character, child care work, activity planning and leadership skills. We require staff with a variety of skills and abilities. Staff training is mandatory and provided for all positions.
Please note that cabin leading staff are 18 years of age by July 1, 2011.
Cabin Life
Cabin Leaders (16 male and 16 female)
Dates of Employment:
June 24 - August 28, 2011
Cabin leaders, under the supervision of a Section Head, work in pairs living, teaching, playing and caring for a cabin group. Cabin leaders are responsible for the health, safety and acceptance of each camper in the cabin group. Cabin Leaders lead some activities, participate in caring for the camp facility and may teach in program areas.
Qualifications
- Current Standard First Aid or Bronze Cross
- A sincere desire and ability to work with children in an outdoor setting
- Cabin leading staff are 18 years of age. (Younger staff may be hired at the discretion of the Camp Director)
- Experience leading children's programming
Section Heads (2 male and 2 female)
Dates of Employment:
June 5 - August 30, 2011
Section Heads are responsible for eight cabin groups, their cabin leaders and campers. In addition to supervising and supporting cabin leaders, Section Heads also provide support to the cabin groups and organize section programming.
Qualifications
- Current Standard First Aid or Bronze Cross
- Excellent leadership, supervision and organizational skills.
- Supervisory Experience
- Possess the personal, emotional, and vocational resources needed to be effective working with staff and children in a demanding setting
Program Staff
Program Coordinators (1 male and 1 female)
Dates of Employment:
June 5 - August 30, 2011
Program Coordinators assist in summer planning, ensures implementation of and evaluates camp program areas, oversees program staff, and assists with training and program development.
Qualifications
- Standard First Aid or Bronze Cross or NLS
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and supervisory skills
- Working knowledge of all program areas at camp
- 2 years relevant experience
- Knowledge of OCA standards
- Possess the person, emotional and vocational resources needed to be effective working with staff and children in a demanding setting.
Program Area Heads
Dates of Employment:
June 12 or 17 - August 28/29, 2011 (depends on position)
Area Heads are responsible for developing and implementing programs in their specific areas following guidelines that fulfill our camp goals. All program leaders are responsible for running creative, safe, effective programs and supervising staff and participants.
| Waterfront Area Head (1) |
RLSSC Instructors and NLS and four years experience. RLSSC Examiners is an asset. Proven teaching skills and supervisory experience. Minimum age 20 years |
| Archery (1) | Basic instructors course and program and teaching experience. |
| Arts and Crafts (1) |
Creativity and teaching experience with children and youth. |
| Outdoor Living Skills (OLS) Co-ordinator (1) |
Current Bronze Cross or NLS, ORCA Basic Instructors and thorough knowledge and experience of canoeing, tripping and outdoor living skills. |
| Leadership Co-ordinator (1) | Current Standard First Aid or Bronze Cross. Experience teaching and leading experiential education and leadership development. Out trip experience. |
Program Staff
Dates of Employment:
June 17 - August 28, 2011
| Lifeguard (6) | Minimum 17 years old with NLS. |
| OLS (Outdoor Living Skill Staff) | 18 years of age. Current Bronze Cross or NLS, ORCA Basic Instructors and strong experience in camping, canoeing, outdoor living skills |
| Leadership Team Staff | 18 years of age. Current Bronze Cross or NLS, ORCA Basic Instructors and strong experience in camping, canoeing, outdoor living skills. Leadership experience, Low ropes an asset. |
| High and Low Ropes Assistant | Level 1 ropes course instructor Thorough knowledge of belaying, imitative tasks & debriefing, ropes course & safety |
Service Team
Service Team Supervisor (1)
Dates of Employment:
May 9- Sept. 2, 2011 (or longer)
Assists the site manager with general maintenance, staff supervision, building and construction, site security and transportation
Qualifications
- Basic carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and electrical repair/maintenance skills
- Ability to drive boats, Boat Operators Licence preferred
- First Aid Certification.
Service Team
Dates of Employment:
June 11 - August 28, 2011 (start date is flexible)
The service team supports the camp by driving boats, vans, over sees washroom/shower maintenance, grounds keeping, managing food orders and garbage, security and other regular daily operating routines,
Administrative Team
Administrative Assistant (1)
Dates of Employment:
June 6 - Sept. 2, 2011
The Administrative Assistant provides reception services, manages office functions, assists with scheduling and provides clerical support to other departments.
Qualifications
- Mature, excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer word processing, spreadsheet
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Standard First Aid Certificate, an asset.
- Ability to work with a team and/or independantly as necessary in a demanding setting.
Assistant Director
Dates of Employment:
May 30 - August 30, 2011
The Assistant Director is responsible for Cabin Leading Staff, Section Heads, camper disciplinary issues and assists the Director with staff training, development, supervision and support
Qualifications
- Standard First Aid or Bronze Cross
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Training and supervisory skills
- At least 2 years experience in a senior staff position at a children's camp, or related program
- Possess the personal, emotional, and vocational resources needed to be effective working with staff and children in a demanding setting
Nursing Staff
Nurse (1)
Dates of Employment:
June 20 - August 28, 2011
Reporting to the camp director the nurse is responsible for the promotion of the general health and safety of campers and staff.
Qualifications
- RN licenced in Ontario
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Promote a healthy lifestyle and practice to staff and campers
- Promote a healthy camp community
Assistant to the Nurse (1)
Dates of Employment:
June 20 - August 28, 2011
Reporting to the nurse-in-charge, assists with the promotion of the general health and safety of campers and staff.
Qualifications
- Registration with the College of Nurses, nursing graduate/student or RPN
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate.
Camp Dates 2011 |
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| Leadership Core staff start June 6 | |
| Area Heads start June 12 - 17 (depends on position) | |
| Program Staff training week starts June 17 | |
| Cabin Leader training week starts June 24 | |
| Camp 1 | Saturday July 2 – Saturday July 9 |
| Camp 2 | Tuesday July 12 – Tuesday July 19 |
| Camp 3 | Friday July 22 – Friday July 29 |
| Camp 4 | Tuesday August 2 – Tuesday August 9 |
| Camp 5 | Friday August 12 – Friday August 19 |
| Camp 6 | Monday August 22 – Sunday August 28 |
