2022 - Summer Camps & Playgrounds and March Break Camps - Jobs in Lake, ON

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Experience it – Ajax!The Town of Ajax, situated on the northern shore of Lake Ontario, is an innovative municipal sector leader that provides a variety of services to one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. With over 120,000 residents, Ajaxs rich heritage and culturally diverse community make it a great place to work and live.Summer Camps & Playgrounds and March Break Camps:Camp Counsellors and Playground Leaders are responsible for the planning and implementation of a safe, enjoyable and diverse program for children and youth ages 3 - 16 years.Job Duties:Develop and implement a safe, enjoyable and diverse program (including special events and theme days)Ensure the safety and well-being of all participants during program hoursWork cooperatively and maintain ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues and supervisorsAdhere to all Town policies and procedures while acting in a professional manner at all times.Perform daily site checks and ensure that the necessary equipment and supplies are available in safe conditionTake appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and proceduresComplete and submit administrative tasks (program plans, attendance forms, etc) within the specified deadlines.Assist in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needsBe actively involved in leading activities during program hoursResponsible for daily opening and closing procedures at camp locationsAbility to work outdoors and participate in swim trips (comfortable in the water)Qualifications:Must be a minimum of 16 years of age or older by March 8, 2022 for March Break Camps and June 1, 2022 for summer positionsKnowledge and experience related to the delivery of recreation/camp programs would be an assetExperience working with childrenStandard First Aid with CPR C (If hired, must be obtained by March 8, 2022 for March Break Camps and June 27, 2022 for summer camps.)HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development (If hired, must be obtained by March 8, 2022 for March Break Camps and June 27, 2022 for summer camps.)Ability to provide a current (within six months) Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check upon being hiredFor March Break Camp, must be available to work the full week (March 14-18, 2022) and attend all mandatory training dates (Orientation and March Break Training)For Summer Camp, must be available to work the full 8 weeks of summer and attend all pre-summer mandatory training dates (Orientation and Summer Staff Training)Hours of Work:March Break Camp Counsellors – Monday to Friday – various shifts between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (paid lunch)Summer Camp Counsellors - Monday to Friday - various 6-8 hours shifts between the hours of 7:00 a.m and 6:00 p.m. (paid lunch)Playground Leader - Monday to Thursday 8:45 am - 4:15 pm, Fridays 8:45 am - 12:15 pm and 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (unpaid lunch)March Break CampKey Dates for March Break Camps:Formal Interviews – The week of January 25-29, 2022Active Interview – January 29, 2022Staff Orientation – March 8, 2022Behaviour Management Systems Training – March 11, 2022Summer Staff Training – March 12, 2022Camps begin – March 14, 2022Camps end – March 18, 2022Summer Camp/PlaygroundsKey Dates for Summer Camps and Playgrounds:Formal Interviews – The week of January 25-29, 2022Active Interview – January 29, 2022Staff Orientation – May 30, 2022 or June 1, 2022Summer Staff Training - June 18, June 27-30, 2022Camps / Playgrounds begin - July 4, 2022Camps / Playgrounds end - August 26, 2022*

• Contracts may be extended to end on Sept 2, 2022 for Blowout Camp

BMST Training Dates for Summer Camps:Behaviour Management Systems Training – June 15, 2022 or June 22, 2022BMST Training Dates for Playgrounds:Behaviour Management Systems Training – June 3, 2022, June 8, 2022, or June 14, 2022A second Interview Workshop will be held the week of April 20-23rd, 2022 for any vacant positionsCOVID-19 Pandemic:As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, we are closely monitoring the situation and how it affects summer student employment for 2022. Please be advised that summer student employment will be conditional on the restrictions and guidelines in place for COVID-19 as established by the Provincial Government and the Durham Public Health Department. It is possible that there may be delays to start dates and/or students may not work in the summer of 2022 as a result of the pandemic.Deadline to Apply:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on January 2, 2022.We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.Applicants must provide a valid email address for communication purposes (one that you check on a regular basis). If your email address changes, please update your profile with your new email address.All Town of Ajax employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19; proof of vaccination status will be requested as a condition of employment upon hire. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Town’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.The Town of Ajax is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and accessibility within the workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. As a best practice employer, the Town embraces diversity and gender expression through policy, staff training and providing positive spaces. The Town encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If selected for an interview, please inform Human Resources staff of any accommodation you may require during the process.Quick Apply

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