Little Dragon Summer Day Camp

CO-DIRECTOR

Camp Little Dragon started as an outreach program for the community in the summer of 2001. It is a non profit camp that is dedicated to providing a safe and Christian environment for all children, no matter their faith, or economic circumstances. Day Care is expensive; often times consuming all or most of an individual's pay cheque. By having an inexpensive camp, as well as having one and two week bursaries, we are able to give children a safe and fun place to be without overly burdening or consuming a family's income.

Job Descriptions and Code of Conduct

No sounds are sweeter to the Director's ears than complimentary remarks made about the staff by members of the local community or parents/guardians. We are employed by Camp Little Dragon, St Georges of Forest Hill and the Diocese of Huron and we represent them as well. The actions of the staff indicate the type of camp we represent. Our behavior is representative of the camp telling everyone we meet, or everyone who sees us, the kind of camp we are.

• Work with the Co-director to oversee the planning and running of the summer program that the camp committee has put into place.
• Ensure that one Co-Director is with campers and leaders at all times. Both Co-Directors should not be in staff room or on break at the same time nor should they leave the premise together. There must be one co-director at the camp at all times.
• Ensure safety and appropriateness of both camper and counsellors at all times.
• Act as a resource and support for all staff and campers
• Help to create a Christ-like atmosphere.
• Participate along with the other Co-director and the Camp Committee to plan and run staff training sessions and meetings.
• Attend all staff training and meetings as scheduled.
• Work with co-director to ensure the running of assigned programs for the duration of the summer
• Be a positive and supportive member of the camp leadership team.
• Work with Camp Committee and Co-Director to prepare the staff schedule based on preferences from application and talents
• Foster and encourage the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual growth of each counsellor and camper.
• Work with co-director to determine who will be responsible for the inventory and maintenance of all craft supplies and craft room. Keep track and report the wants and needs of the camp to the camp committee on a weekly basis.
• Provide camp committee a copy of Police Reference Check by start date
• Ensure that during hot days, recreation is conducted inside and not outside due to possibility of heat stroke.
• Ensure counsellors are checking children's lunches each day for items that could cause allergic reactions
• Complete staff evaluations with co-director in a constructive, suitable manner.
• Responsible for campers during off site activities.
• Deal with parent concerns in a supportive, Christ-like manner.
• Notify committee immediately (or at end of day) of any serious issues that have arose during the day with either a camper or staff member. This includes any parental concerns that have been brought to your attention. This must be done daily due to problems that could arise if committee is not notified.
• MUST report in an e-mail to the committee at the end of each week:
  
  • how the week went - what went well, what needs to be changed
  • any concerns or issues that may have occurred or any discussions with staff that took place. (This is for issues that need to be noted but were not serious as incidents in point above)
  • needs to ensure that needs/wants of the camp have been reported to the camp committee
• Have an understanding of and adhere to all camp policies and procedures.
• Accountable to the camp committee of the parish who is in charge of overseeing the camp program. Spiritual advisor is Father Don. All other questions and concerns to committee members.
• Complete all duties assigned within a reasonable amount of time.
• Keep confidentiality of the campers and the staff at all times inside and outside of camp.
• Prep Time Accountability Worksheet - provide a weekly account to the committee by e-mail of what has being accomplished day by day during weeks of allotted prep time and how much time was spent for on each item

EXPECTATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to work as an effective team member with co-workers.
• Attend ALL training sessions and staff meetings.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the funding we receive for staff positions at Little Dragon Day Camp, we are an equal opportunity employer. Previous employment at Little Dragon Day Camp or membership at St Georges of Forest Hill Anglican Church does not guarantee an interview or a position at the Little Dragon Day Camp.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

• 11 weeks - (1 week of spiritual guidance + 2 weeks of prep + 8 weeks of camp)
• Training: a maximum of 30 hours (unpaid)
• Work Hours: 40 hours/week with two - 20 min. unpaid breaks per day.
• Hours of work are 8 hour shifts with various starting and finishing times between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. These shifts will change at the beginning of each week.

TRAINING:

There will be (4) four unpaid staff training days that ALL camp employees must be able to attend.

• Fri, May 6 - meet & greet with pizza 6:00-8:00 pm
• Sat, May 28 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Sat, June 11 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
• Sat, June 25 - 9:30 am - 4 pm

SALARY:

Co-Directors' salary to be negotiated depending on experience. Salary is paid once a month with payment being on the 25th of each month by automatic deposit.