LIT COUNSELLOR

 

POSITION PURPOSE

The LIT Counsellor is an integral part to the delivery of Camp Davern’s 2 year leadership program.  The LIT Counsellor is an experienced camp staff person, is a role model for other staff and has the skills necessary to provide program and supervision to LIT campers.  The LIT Counsellor lives on-site when camp is in session and during the required pre-camp training.

 

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Camp Davern experience is based on the building of a camp community.  The camp community is supportive of all participants, staff and families and provides opportunities for growth and learning for all in spirit, mind and body.  Camp Davern Leadership Counsellors are leaders in the camp community to campers and play an important role in the Davern Staff Team.

The LIT Counsellor:

•  Is a responsible role model at camp and is aware that this continues throughout the year 

•  Demonstrates respectful and caring relationships with staff and campers

• Is camper centered and focused on the needs of our participants

• Puts the greater good of our participant’s experience at the forefront in every decision made

• Teaches and role models the core values of the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA

• Understands and practices the Camp Davern policies and pr ocedures

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The LIT Counsellor is expected to:

• Plan and deliver an effective, fun, creative and safe Leadership Training program

•  Use provided guidelines and resources to deliver LIT Program

•  Ensure that campers’ basic needs are attended to: personal hygiene, sunscreen, bug spray, hats, hydration, nutrition, sleep and rest, medications etc...

• Participate and help program camp-wide activities

• Manage the cabin group dynamics to ensure a positive physical and emotional experience for all campers

• Develop individual relationships with each camper, check in with each girl every day

• Create a supportive, communicative and cooperative relationship with other staff

• Seek out support from other staff members, resource staff and director as required.

•  Set goals, have a mid-session check-in and provide final feedback to each participant in the LIT program

 

The LIT Counsellor may be asked to assist in duties not listed above. 

 

 

 QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Be at least 20 years of age by June 30 

•  Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C

•  NLS

•  CUI Level 1 or 2

•  ORCA Basic Instructor and/or ORCA 2 Tripping

•  Minimum 3 years counseling experience

•  Tripping Experience

•  Clear Criminal Record Check 

• Attend and participate in 100% of pre-camp training

·        Lifesaving Instructors an asset

 

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to Association Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA

• Communication: Communicates in a thorough, clear and timely manner and supports information sharing and goal achievement across the Association.

• Concern for Health and Safety: Acknowledges and understands how to manage and educate others of risk or harm reduction.

• Initiative: Does the right thing at the right time without being asked.

• Teamwork: Participates actively in a team for organizational effectiveness.

• Self-Management: Works independently within prescribed parameters, can discern the relevance of issues and communicate them effectively to supervisor.

Please email your resume and cover letter to:

Brandi Borsten, Camp Davern Director

campdavern@nationalcapitalregionymca-ywca.ca

OR

Mail your resume and cover letter to:

Bonnenfant Y Outdoor Centre
1620 Sixth Line Rd.
Dunrobin, Ontario K0A 1T0

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA is committed to being an anti-racist association.  We believe that all people have the right to live free from discrimination or harassment of any kind.

We Build Strong Kids Strong Families Strong Communities.