Camp Leader
Camp Tamarack Association
About the Job
Program/Activity Leaders
Application Deadline
Job Type
Seasonal, Full-Time
Start Date
End Date
Salary
$450-475/week
Camp Location
704081 RR 62 , County of Grande Prairie no !, Alberta
Job Description

Camp Leader
The goals of a Camp Leader are to create a unique and fun experience for our campers. Camp Leaders work as a team
to create opportunities for campers to improve their self-confidence and independence, in a supportive and positive
environment. As the primary caregivers for our campers, you are responsible for ensuring their health and safety during
their time at camp.

Qualifications
• Ideally completed at least one year of post-secondary education.
• Have valid Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certificates, or willing to obtain
• Clear Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Persons Search
• Clear Child Welfare Check
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a desire to work with children, youth and people of all abilities.
• Be available to attend the entire week of Staff Orientation in June 15-June 26
General Responsibilities
• To provide leadership and guidance to all campers.
• Supervision and care of campers during entirety of camp.
• Be a positive role model that exemplifies the values of Camp Tamarack.

Specific Duties
• Work as a member of the community and staff team.
• Guide and adapt programs for campers to achieve rewarding benefits.
• Providing emotional support and encouragement to campers.
• Be familiar with the special needs, medical conditions, dietary concerns, and/or behavioral problems of the
campers and act according to directions provided.
• Perform Night Duty as required on a rotational basis.
• Ensure that safety standards and procedures are always maintained
• Report any accidents/incidents to the Camp Director and Camp Nurse/Medic.
• Provide personal care, feeding, toileting, dressing and bathing for campers as required.
• Assist in program planning based on pre-arranged educational/recreational themes.
• Assist in tidying up after activities.
• Ensure the cleanliness of camp, by participating in the weekly clean up.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be
assigned as required.

Contract Dates: June 15 – August 27, 2023
Wage: $450-475 per week plus room and board. Ideally candidates will be able to qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs
Grant program.

How to Apply
To apply go to https://camptamarack.ca/get-involved/employment/ and click on New Staff Application