BGC York RegionClub serves over 2,500 children and youth in the York Region and surrounding communities to provide social, physical, educational, creative, seasonal, and community support programs. Your role as a Summer Camp Mentor will be to provide a safe and supportive environment for the program participants. This program is designed for children 6-12 years of age. Program components include education, recreation, social activities, sports, health and nutrition, mentoring and the arts.

Location: J.L.R Bell Public School (121 Queen St, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 2E9)

Responsibilities:

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  Plan, organize and lead a group of children in a group setting
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  Ensure that you are creating a safe and enjoyable environment for participants
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  Create and facilitate fun, creative and inclusive activities for all participants
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  Ensure that all equipment and supplies are in safe working condition
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  Complete appropriate administrative tasks in a timely manner (i.e. attendances and head counts)

• Developing and planning programs that meet the interests of children and/or youth between the ages of 6 and 12 years.
• Ensuring programs are safe, age/developmentally-appropriate, non-competitive, inclusive, innovative and skilled-based in nature.

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  Help to ensure the safety and security of the members and assist in responding to critical incidents as outlined in the Clubs policies and procedures
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  Participate in staff training and orientation sessions

• Ensuring the safety and supervision of participants at all times by strictly following guidelines and procedures (i.e. head counts)

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  Dealing with conflicts and behavior management immediately using corrective techniques as discussed in training
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  Report to, and takes direction from Program Manager and Supervisors
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  Do other related tasks, as assigned
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  Maintain professional relationships with peers, members, volunteers, parents and other Club members
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  Attend regularly scheduled meetings

• Arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to scheduled shift.

Qualifications:

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  Educational background applicable to the position
• Must meet all "Canada Summer Jobs" requirements including:
  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
  • Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the
    Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and
  • Be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.
    *International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.
    
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  Experience working with children 6 to 12 years old
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  Strong skills in one or more of the following areas: sports, arts, swimming, recreation, education, health and nutrition
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  Strong supervision and program planning skills
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  Good decision making and problem solving skills
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  Current First Aid and CPR training (mandatory)
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  Police Reference Check (to be completed upon hiring)
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  HIGH FIVE- Principles of Healthy Child Development training (asset)

Contract Period: June 23, 2025 August 15, 2025

*Must attend mandatory training from June 23 to June 27*

Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday to Friday. Looking for individuals available 5 days a week

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