Lead Trip Counsellor - Jobs in Parry Sound, ON

Job Description

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits— our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.Work LocationThis role will be based onsite at the Tim Horton Memorial Camp in Parry Sound, OntarioContract LengthJune 19 - Aug 20, 2023What would you be doing

• Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
• Lead multi-day overnight experiences, connecting them back to the program outcomes
• Ensure safety of campers and staff at all times through proper equipment instruction and risk assessment, in accordance with Tim Camps standards and relevant medical directives
• Encourage camper development at their own pace recognizing their achievements
• Respond appropriately when addressing challenging camper behaviours as they arise
• Model healthy choices and emotional maturity
• Identify, assess, and appropriately manage risks and off-site crises in line with risk management standards
• Provide mentorship, knowledge, and skill transfer to other staff
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment which encourages campers to work through challenges, try new things, and celebrate differences
• Use positive behaviour management techniques
• Contribute positively to the camp team and culture
• Be challenged physically and mentally as you live in an overnight camp for 10-day sessions, with 2 days of break in between

Does this sound like you

• At least 18 years old
• Pursuing post-secondary education in recreation, outdoor/adventure education, teaching or related field (considered an asset)
• Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
• Experience planning and leading backcountry wilderness trips
• Strong at group facilitation and successfully adapt facilitation style based on individual or group needs
• Equipped with good judgment and decision-making skills; you know when to bring in key team members as it relates to escalated concerns
• Physical ability to participate in multi-day camping trips, and maintain energy and focus to support campers in physical and emotional obstacles
• Certified in Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard or Wilderness Water safety or ability to obtain - required for canoe trips
• Certified in Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder or ability to obtain – requirement varies by location
• Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check
• Ability to live on-site for an extended period of time and work flexible hours

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & InclusionTim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at hr@timscamps.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.COVID-19 VaccinationTim Hortons Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to taking all reasonable efforts to ensure the health and safety of those that use our work locations. As such, offers of employment are conditional upon being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 and providing THFC with proof of your vaccination status. "Fully Vaccinated" means having received the completed series of a COVID-19 Vaccine. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving their completed series.In the event you are unable to be Fully Vaccinated based on medical reasons or protected ground by the applicable Human Rights Code, THFC will consider requests for accommodation on an individual basis. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated as a result of an approved accommodation will be required to adhere to additional safety protocols when attending the workplace. Personal health information collected by THFC is stored in accordance with applicable privacy laws and will be kept confidential.Quick Apply

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