Camp Lifeline Director

Contract Position

January – June: 5/10 hours per week

June – August: Full-Time

Chai Lifeline Canada is looking for an enthusiastic Camp Director for Chai Lifeline Canada’s summer camp experiences – Camp Lifeline!

To support our families, camp will  take the following format this year.

Camp Lifeline Trip Week Camp – July 31st – August 11th

Camp Lifeline Away Overnight Camp – August  20th-25th

Camp Lifeline gives children suffering from lifelong/chronic illness a an exciting summer camp experience without feeling the limitations of their illness. Our Camp Director, in collaboration with our office staff, will plan two weeks of ‘trip week camp’ and a 5-day overnight camp. 

The Camp Director will recruit counselors, organize transportation and be apt at creating the magical camp lifeline spirit that we’re so proud of.

 Our Core Values 

A job at Chai Lifeline Canada is being a part of a team that is dedicated to integrity and mutual respect for one-another.  We provide care and love to our families in need and in doing so we work beyond our roles by showing empathy, dedication and humility  at every turn!

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Oversees the following: 

• Ordering camp equipment and supplies 

• Ensuring adequate insurance is in place for camp 

• Ensuring safe practices and healthy camp environment 

• Planning daily camp activities and creating activity schedules 

• Hiring camp employees, including activity specialists, camp counselors and nurses

• Overseeing camp employees, accommodations, and meals transportation logistics, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of the campers

• Modifying activities for campers when needed 

• Keeping records and documenting processes 

• Arranging and running staff meetings 

• Leading camp activities as needed 

• Setting a good example for all the staff 

• Creating daily/weekly newsletter to send out to parents 

• Discuss and implement budgeting with Family Services supervisor 

Requirements 

• Must be an enthusiastic, energetic and fun-loving role model 

• Experience in planning and developing camp curricula, as well as modifying activities when required 

• Experience working in an overnight camp 

• Ability to hire, train, and oversee camp employees, as well as ensuring the campers’ wellbeing

• Extensive experience in working with children 

• Ability to manage budgets and monitor expenses 

• In-depth knowledge of activity-related safety regulations, as well as health and sanitation requirements 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Strong leadership and organizational skills 

• Strong communicator and not shy to speak with colleagues, campers and parents on a daily basis

• Must understand that this is not a “9-5” job and there will be times when you will need to put in evenings and weekend hours 

• Has access to a car and can drive

Interested applicants should email their resume to [email protected]
Please note, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

Chai Lifeline Canada is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices to applicants with accessibility needs in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

To learn more about Chai Lifeline Canada please visit our website www.chailifelinstg.wpengine.com