1755 West Bank Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9L 1Z6 Tel: (705) 748-1011 ext 7175 FAX: (705) 748-1209

www.trentcamps.ca

STUDENT JOB POSTING

Title: Academic Camp Supervisor (Summer Student Position) Status: Full time position Wage: Rate of pay will vary depending on experience Work Term: June 1 to August 31st, 2012 (Part-time hours available in April and May as Program Leader) Description: Trent Camps is looking for a responsible, enthusiastic and out-going Camp Supervisor for our busy Academic Camps this summer. The Camp Supervisor is to act as a leader and assist camp staff in providing participants with a fun and educational camp experience. The Camp Supervisor will provide guidance and support for all camp staff and maintain a positive relationship with staff, parents and campers. .

Responsibilities: • Active involvement in the operation and delivery of the camp programs • Assist with planning and implement camp programs • Ensure all inventories are maintained • Assist with training, weekly staff meetings and supervising staff with guidance of the Academic Camp

Coordinator or Conference Director • Assist with responding to parent questions and concerns to ensure customer satisfaction • Assist with registering campers for summer day camps and maintain registration records • Create weekly newsletters and health reports • Prepare with the attendance lists and tracking attendance (sign in/sign out sheets) • Ensure programs run on schedule and all required supplies are purchased • Work with Academic Camp Coordinator to schedule staff • Act as back up person in the absence of the Camp Coordinator • Assist with preparing permission slips for outings, book outings and special events/guests for day camp • Review, complete and follow up on incident reports and report to Camp Coordinator/Conference Director • Learn and teach assigned camp curriculum and weekly camp themes as needed • Other duties as assigned

Required skills and knowledge: • High energy, self-starter • A keen interest and ability in science, music, computer video editing, creative writing • Experience teaching or working with children in a camp or school setting would be considered and asset • Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude • Strong communication and teamwork abilities • Strong computer skills, able to enter data accurately and efficiently

Other Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience with children ages 7 to 18 in a camp or educational setting • Experience supervising staff in a camp environment or related discipline preferred • Candidates with an educational background ie. Working towards B.Ed will be given preference • Candidates must be currently certified in First Aid/Level C CPR Certifications • Valid driver’s license an asset • Criminal Records Check • Candidates should be prepared for physical labour of lifting, moving (chairs/tables etc.) and lots of walking (very

active job)

Please submit your resume and completed application form. Applications forms are available on line at www.trentcamps.ca. Deadline to apply is April 9, 2012.