Location: Camp Woodeden (London, ON) and Camp Merrywood (Perth, ON) each require 1 Music and Drama Counsellor Camp Merrywood: June 2024 – August 2024 Camp Woodeden: June 2024 – August 2024 At Easter Seals Ontario, we provide overnight camping opportunities for kids and young adults with physical disabilities. Each summer we welcome staff from all over the world and pride ourselves on providing an awesome pre-camp training, so our staff are equipped with all the skills they need to give our campers a great experience. Our camps make many traditional summer camp activities accessible and inclusive, such as swimming, boating, archery, high ropes, and more! Check out our website to learn more about our locations in Perth, Ontario and London, Ontario. Reporting to the Program Director, the Music & Drama Counsellor is responsible for designing and facilitating a high quality, accessible Music and Drama program. The Music & Drama Counsellor will have access to a wide range of musical instruments and costumes and props and is responsible for ensuring equipment is organized, clean, and well-maintained. The Music & Drama Counsellor will work with cabins and campers to help them prepare for the Camp Talent Show. Develop program goals following the Easter Seals Ontario camp goals & objectives. Develop a camp specific risk management plan for the music and drama program. Responsible for completing an inventory upon arrival and prior to departure from camp. Orient the entire staff to the music and drama program. Maintain proper care of the equipment and supplies. Report any necessary repairs to the Site Manager. Assist counsellors in helping the campers participate in the music and drama program. Responsible for providing appropriate camper care including bathing, showering, brushing teeth, hair care, dressing, toileting (changing incontinence pads), cleaning intermittent catheterization, feeding, lifting and transferring, and any other activities of daily living. Training for these activities is provided during pre-camp orientation. Participate as a member of the program staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events and other all-camp activities. Adhere to and support all camp policies, procedures and guidelines as detailed in the Camp Resource Manual. Ability to observe camper behaviour and apply appropriate behaviour-management techniques, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures. Must be able to assist campers in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of campers. Preference given to those with music, drama, and adaptive program education or experience. Previous camp experience an asset. Standard First Aid/CPR is required prior to the start of the camp season. Easter Seals Ontario camps are fully accessible and provide camping experiences to kids and young adults with disabilities. It is required that all staff be fully vaccinated against Covid19 and follow the health and safety recommendations provided by Provincial and Regional Health Units. Camp staff members are required to participate fully in the camp activities. This may include swimming every day, sailing, dressing-up and working with children/youth all day. Onsite housing provided for camping season and meals provided on camp session days. Easter Seals Ontario welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Easter Seals Ontario fosters an environment of inclusivity, empowerment, and safety for participants and staff alike. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws of Ontario.