Durham Forest Summer Camp Director The Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre, located near Uxbridge, Ontario, is hiring for the position of Summer Camp Director. The Durham Forest Summer Camp is a wilderness summer camp program with a focus on hands-on, inquiry-based learning in nature for youth ages 7-12 years old. Were looking for a passionate leader to fill the role of Summer Camp Director! The successful candidate must be available to work this full-time, fixed term role from May 6, 2024 until August 30, 2024. Job Duties : Under the guidance of DDSB staff, assist with the reopening of the Durham Forest Environmental Education Centre
Assist in the development of summer camp programming, including planning and coordination
Build a team culture, supervising camp counsellors and campers
Register campers, develop schedules camper groups, counsellors, facilities, equipment
Communicate in a timely and professional fashion with parents, caregivers, campers, and staff
Maintain a database of supplies, purchase supplies and develop a detailed budget
Qualifications: Be enrolled in a post-secondary program for September 2024
Experience working with children
Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and able to take on responsibility
Excellent communication skills
Experience with outdoor environmental programming and land-based inquiry learning for children
Applicants must have current First Aid & CPR
The DDSB is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of our region. We encourage submissions from candidates who represent the various dimensions of diversity. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.