Summer Camp Coordinator

Westmount Golf & Country Club offers a world-class experience in the heart of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Westmount is a vibrant community, a premier private club with a tradition of excellence in sporting and social activities for our members, their families, friends and guests. At Westmount, people of all ages come together in a welcoming atmosphere to be active and build longstanding relationships. Westmount is a place to make memories that will last a lifetime.

Our staff is what truly makes Westmount Golf & Country Club a premier private club. All our staff provide exemplary service for our members and their guests. In order to be a premier private club, we require skilled and motivated staff.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, full-time *Camp Coordinator *to join our team this season! Our camps have an emphasis on tennis and golf, while also providing opportunities for engagement in other sports activities, games and crafts and are offered to children between the ages of 4-12.

This is a full-time seasonal position from June through August. The individual is responsible for the program planning, general safety and overall enjoyment of the children attending the summer camp program as well as coordination of daily program operations, including member relations, guidance and leading of camp staff. The Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for managing potential safety risks and ensuring all equipment, supplies and first aid kits are ready for program operation. Responsibilities also include daily staff mentoring, implementing themes for summer camp and supporting the team to ensure the successful delivery of programs throughout the summer.

General responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement daily programming and age activities for children ages 4-12 years.
• Ensure all designated areas (indoors, and outdoors) are free of hazards and are safe to operate daily.
• Mentor and provide guidance to camp leaders regarding child/parent interactions and member service.
• Provide a fun & inclusive environment for campers while building a rapport and meaningful relationships with children and camp staff.
• Role modeling good behaviours including teamwork, listening, responsibility and initiative.
• Model good sportsmanship through enthusiastic participation and support.
• Coordinate training & planning sessions with camp leaders prior to camp start date & throughout the summer as needed.
• Ensure all required equipment and resources are ready for programming each day.
• Maintain open lines of communication and work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Be aware of camper dietary/medical needs & ensure all proper forms have been received.
• Keep accurate records of incident reports and report immediately to the Activity & Engagement Coordinator.
• Provide a high level of understanding to all parents with program concerns and feedback.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years experience supervising school-age children in a group or camp setting.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Reference Check.
• Experience and/or interest in working with children and youth in a camp setting.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication, teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Available to work some weekend and evenings.
• Background in recreation and leisure, early childhood education, youth worker or equivalent is preferred.
• Skills and knowledge of tennis and golf would be an asset.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Human Resources.:

• We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Westmount Golf & Country Club is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, or veteran status. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of contact and provisions will be arranged._

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location