Job Title: Summer Staff
Position: Full-Time Seasonal
Date Range: June 27, 2025 – August 23, 2025
Location: Teen Time of Edmonton
Reports to: Program Coordinator
As a camp counsellor, the youth will play a crucial role in creating a positive, safe and engaging environment for campers, ranging from 7-17. The primary responsibility is to supervise, guide and mentor a group of campers, sometimes with diverse needs, throughout the duration of the camp program along with facilitating activities, ensuring campers’ well-being and helping to create lifelong memories for all participants.
Camper Supervision –
– Supervise and guide campers during daily activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
– Provide support and encouragement, helping campers build confidence, teamwork and problem solving skills.
– Act as a positive role model for campers by demonstrating respect, responsibility and integrity.
– Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes positive group dynamics, conflict resolution and respect for individual differences.
Activity Leadership-
-Lead and organize recreational activities such as arts and crafts, sports, team-building exercises, campfire programs, swimming and other camp-specific programs.
-Adapt activities to accommodate different skill levels and interests of campers, ensuring all participants are engaged and challenged.
– Encourage creativity, participation and teamwork in all activities.
-Plan, prepare and assist with scheduled group games, and other camp events.
Daily Operations-
– Assist with campers’ daily routines, including morning and evening clean-up, meal times, rest periods and cabin inspections.
– Help set up and clean up for meals, activities, and other camp events.
Counselor Duties –
-Serve as a mentor and friend to campers, offering guidance, advice and support throughout the weeks programming.
-Lead by example in terms of attitude, behavior and work ethic.
-Participate in camp-wide events such as campfires, talent shows and other team-building activities.
– Contribute to the overall positive camp culture, promoting respect, teamwork, and fun.