Coordinator, Camp Programs

Number of Vacancies: 2

Full-Time, Contract

Mactier, Ontario

Reports to: Supervisor, Camp Programs

Direct Reports: Yes

Rate: $20.78

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Laughter, fun, empowering activities – essential ingredients for the perfect camp experience. Do you want to be part of the fantastic team that helps make it all possible?

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada's oldest charities. For more than 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing exciting, safe, and accessible camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss. CNIB Lake Joe is looking for a Coordinator, Camp Programs to help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for 'kids of all ages' with sight loss, and their families!

Your Impact at CNIB

• Facilitating assigned staff training sessions in an engaging and educational way.
• Support with screening, staff interviews, and onboarding, as needed
• Plan for staff arrival to camp, including organizing details of arrival, welcome bags, and events.
• In consultation with the Supervisor, Camp Programs, finalize the program schedule, ensuring that it meets the needs of guests and staff members, and includes a variety of programs, including new programs, community-building programs and land and water programs.
• Ensure all equipment and supplies are in good working condition and that there are adequate supplies for planned activities.
• Encourage staff success and development by supervising, coaching, organizing and monitoring work and providing feedback to staff.
• Connect with staff members on a weekly basis to ensure job satisfaction and check in regarding goals, successes and challenges
• Complete staff performance reviews and provide this information to staff members.
• Facilitate pre- and post-session meetings with staff and volunteers to set expectations for the team.
• Promote and encourage participation in programs through endorsement of activities to guests.
• Be the point of contact for staff and guests when issues arise and help collaboratively problem solve and provide solutions for guests and staff.
• Maintain documentation of incidents, near-misses, accidents and any events at beyond regular camp operations.
• Take on rotational responsibilities of "Manager on Duty" – taking the lead role in emergency situations and responding to text message or phone calls on the "Manager on Duty" cell phone.

Requirements

Who you are:Education and Certifications

• Enrolled in a Recreation and Leisure, Education, Youth Worker or equivalent program an asset.
• Current (within 6 months of start date) Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR "C".
• National Lifeguarding Certification (NLS) an asset.
• Current Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCO) an asset.
• Current G class driver's licence with current and clean driver's abstract an asset .
• Current F class driver's licence, or willingness to obtain, an asset.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in supervisory role required.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Mature and professional attitude.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Knowledge and experience in an Ontario Camps Association (OCA) accredited camp an asset.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Ability to work flexible hours as well as standard camp hours and work outdoors for long periods of time.
• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Respects the importance of confidential information while effectively functioning as a team member or working independently.
• This position may require the ability to work occasional overtime/flex time.
• This position may have to deal with difficult situations or people.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic and busy environment, with frequent interruptions.
• Must reside at CNIB Lake Joe during operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff members.

Benefits

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: February 28, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here.