Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the program coordinator to plan lessons, workshops, crafts and fieldtrips that are feasible and culturally appropriate
• Work cooperatively in a team to deliver plans effectively and efficiently
• Assist the program coordinator to train, supervise, and support volunteers
• Lead and participate in activities including games, crafts, and science experiments
• Engage with and supervise children
• Be a positive role model
• Create and maintain a safe, positive and fun environment for the children, other day camp leaders and volunteers
• Assist and support guest instructors and facilitate all activities
• Deliver first aid to children if necessary
• Record children and volunteer information as required
• Assist the camp coordinator to provide information and to communicate with parents
• Assist in the preparation of the final end of summer report

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary student in Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Early Childhood Development, or equivalent of experience and education
• Have experience and enjoy delivering in-person recreation programs to children (ages 6 to 10)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well with others
• Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese would be an asset but not required
• Demonstrate strong leadership abilities
• Possess current first aid certificate
• Successful applicants must undergo security and child welfare check

Other Information:

Hours of work:

July 2 to 5, 2024 and August 19 to 20, 2024: 8:30am to 5:00pm (40 hours/week)

July 8 to August 16, 2024: 9:00am to 5:00pm (40 hours/week)

ASSIST offers flexibility and a supportive working environment.

Police Information Check including vulnerable sector search and Intervention Record Check are conditions of employment.

Please submit resume and cover letter to when applying. Job position description is available for viewing at www.assistcsc.org . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.