The Rainbow Centre Day Camp Assistant Director is responsible for supporting the Director in the planning, organization, registration and facilitation of the 2024 Rainbow Centre Day Camps sessions. The Camp Assistant Director will support two day camp leaders, assist with parent drop-off and pick-up each day, and manage the day-to-day camp schedule. Day camps will be broken up into three separate age categories; Glitter Bugs (4-6 years old), Cool Cats & Kittens (7-9 years old) and Rad Jazz Unicorns (10-12 years old). Each week/session will rotate age category and theme.

Pre-Camp, assist Day Camp Director with: 

● Preparing documents such as parent packages, waivers and schedule templates 

● Preparing camp policies around kids walking home alone, parent authorization for pickups, etc. 

● Preparing a detailed schedule and theme for each session of the camp

● Purchasing supplies needed for the camp 

● Review camper feedback and incorporate into the 2024 sessions During Camp 

● Ensure that all activities are running smoothly 

● Support staff and cover breaks when needed 

● Overturn inventory and prepare activities as weeks progress throughout the summer 

● Correspond with parents if any issues arise with their children during a session

● Replenish snack cupboard, sanitize and clean up the space after each day

● Complete evaluations on participant satisfaction 

Post-Camp 

● Coordinate the tear-down of the camp and reset for each new session

● Update the centre’s inventory of craft, sport, first aid and other supplies

● Help to plan the an end-of-season debrief and evaluation for staff

● Ensure all remaining or forgotten camper items are returned to families 

The Northern Mosaic Network is an organization governed by mostly youth, and therefore are prioritizing hiring 2SLGBTQIPA+ people who our organization recognizes as youth (people under 30). Preference will also be given to applicants who self-identify as Black, First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and/or another racialized community, and/or as living with a disability. 

○ Must qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs program 

○ Management experience is an asset 

○ Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate and work with others 

○ Experience planning programming an asset 

○ Summer camp experience is an asset 

○ Enjoys working and building rapport with children and youth from four to twelve years old 

○ Knowledge of Northern communities, cultures, and trauma-informed care is an asset 

○ Must be comfortable swimming and supervising children in a pool or lake 

○ Criminal Record Check + Vulnerable Sector Screening 

○ Personal, lived understanding of 2SLGBTQIA+ identity is preferred but not required 

○ CPR Training is an asset 

When applying… 

➔ Indicate any experience working with children 

➔ Any skills, talents or certifications that would be beneficial to the position and our day camps 

➔ Be prepared to provide 2-3 references upon request