PANTHER ACADEMY - CAMP COUNSELOR (UP TO 15 POSITIONS)

Competition Number:
54S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS AND RECREATION
Position:
PANTHER ACADEMY - CAMP COUNSELOR (UP TO 15 POSITIONS)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 40 hours per week
Salary:

$15.40 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

June 17 鈥� August 30, 2024

The Department of Athletics and Recreation is looking for energetic, customer service-oriented people to join our Camp Counselors for the Panther Academy Summer Camps to be responsible for implementing camp curriculum and the supervision of campers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Under the guidance of the Coordinator of Sales & Panther Academy and Head Counselors
  • The successful candidates will assist in the implementation of camp curriculum, conduct themselves and their work in an enjoyable, presentable, and professional manner
  • The successful candidates will have effective behavioral skills and be prepared to deal with various behavioral issues
  • Perform duties without direct supervision
  • Be responsible for submitting daily reports to the Coordinator, Sales & Panther Academy and performing other duties as required

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Previous experience working with children or working in a camp setting
  • Leading educational or sport programming for children and knowledge of gym/outdoor games and activities would be considered an asset
  • Ability to communicate and be assertive; enthusiastic, outgoing, friendly and courteous personality; ability to relate positively to staff, campers and parents; adapt easily to unexpected circumstances and additional duties
  • At least one year of post-secondary education is considered an asset along with a Criminal Record Check upon hiring

 

Priority will be given to 91探花 students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 91探花, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

91探花 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 91探花 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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