The Health and Wellness Leader is responsible for engaging with campers, and staff to implement Health and Wellness support and programming. The Camp Leaders will organize and implement five 7-day long sessions of summer camp. This is an overnight camp and during the sessions the shifts are 7 days on and 4 days off. The Camp Leaders will always work cooperatively and effectively with all FFC-NWT staff, volunteers and guests.

Position Runs June 21- August 17, 2021

All Applicants must already be in the NWT or be in the NWT at-least 2 weeks prior to June 21, 2021

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $27.00-$30.00 per hour

The Health and Wellness Leader’s duties include but are not limited to:

Pre-Camp

• Participate in all staff training
• Assist in session scheduling and planning
• prepping the campsite for the start of season
• providing training or insight to the other leaders regarding positive Health and Wellness methods and practices

During Camp

• Engage with campers at all times; be open, communicative, and supportive
• Provide health and wellness support to campers who may be having a difficult time or are experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Implement one-on-one activities with campers who may need a break from the group.
• Providing health and wellness support to staff or guests who may be in need of it.
• Provide First Aid support if needed
• Manage the campers medications and ensure the right medication at the right time with the right dose.
• Lead activities and tasks with enthusiasm and energy
• Lead short workshops that teach health and well-being practices (such as breathing techniques, mindfulness, stretching, ways to identify and express emotions, resource building ext..)
• assist any elders, workshop facilitators or guests with their programming
• Practise discipline techniques discussed in training.
• Help out with additional tasks as needed – there is no maintenance or clean up crew
• Follow the program plan, and contribute enthusiasm, creativity, flexibility, ingenuity, and input
• Respect all equipment and facilities, and ensures proper care, use, and maintenance of them
• One-on-one supervision as necessary, time out breaks etc.
• Help prepare/set-up/supervise games and activities

Post Camp

• Preparing an accurate and organized inventory of craft, sport, first aid and dry-good supplies.
• Participate in end of season de-brief and evaluation

• Some post-secondary or equivalent training to work with children and youth with diverse needs is an asset
• Some post-secondary or equivalent training in counseling or social services is an asset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and work with others
• Ability to create and implement programming for children ranging in age from 7 – 18
• Experience working with children with physical, mental health and neurological diversity such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety and Trauma.
• Summer camp experience an asset
• Enthusiasm and desire to work with children and make a positive impact on their life
• Knowledge of northern cultures
• Wilderness training or experience
• Valid, Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Mental Health First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Trauma Sensitivity and other trainings and courses an asset
• Valid Drivers Licence, Class 4 preferred
• Experience operating On-The-Land equipment is an asset (e.g. ATV's, water pumps, generators ext.)
• NLS certification (lifeguarding) an asset
• Clear Criminal Record w/ Vulnerable Sector Check