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Winter Camp Administrator
Mississauga, ON, Canada .
contract . November 12, 2024
Description
Reports To: Programs Coordinator
Start Date: December 9th, 2024
End Date: January 3rd, 2025
Location: 2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4
Job Term: Contract - Full Time
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Programs Coordinator in planning and preparation which may include purchasing resources, preparing materials, and decorating the space.
- Assist the Camp Counselors in the execution of day camps, which includes setting up before and cleaning up after each day
- Prioritizes child well-being, safety and protection throughout the camp. Evaluates situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks.
- Demonstrates the confidence and ability to make decisions independently of peers and in the best interests of the campers. Resolves problems and conflicts effectively as they arise.
- Ensures all participants are aware of upcoming events and schedule changes.
- Coaches and mentors volunteers and campers, providing feedback to the Volunteer Coordinator through formal assessments if needed.
- Provide leadership to volunteers and campers
- Ensure the safety and care of all children while at ICC and on camps field trips
- Lead games, crafts, and other activities for large and small groups of children
- Other duties as assigned
Key Qualities:
- Demonstrate an ability to maintain harmonious relationships (including conflict resolution skills) with masjid members, staff, volunteers, and families.
- Able to accept instruction and carry out duties efficiently and joyfully.
- Works well on teams, both as a leader and as a group member
- Has a heart for working with children and families of varied social, economic, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds
Qualifications and Skills:
- Applicants must be between the ages of 16 to 30 years (inclusive)
- Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, for the duration of the employment
- Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management skills and deadline-oriented
- Ability to respond to members’ requests with patience and enthusiasm; understand the needs of members and escalate issues when appropriate
- Work with little supervision or assistance, work within a team and independently
- Strong conflict management skills