Position Description
Role Title: Day Camp Animation
Reporting to Day Camp Coordinator
Organization mission
Our mission is to contribute to the holistic health, cultural strength and success of Indigenous families, individuals and communities in the greater Montreal area. Native Montreal is a non-profit, multi-service, community-based Indigenous organization encompassing cultural and psychosocial intervention programs dedicated to Indigenous peoples of various age groups. We are proud members of the Friendship Center movement.
IORAHKOTE Camp is a day camp for Indigenous children. With the learning of Indigenous culture as a backdrop, we want children to develop a taste for healthy lifestyles and have the opportunity to experience both physical and social successes in building a healthy self-confidence.
Job Description :
Reporting to the camp coordinator, the monitor supervises and animates the campers to ensure that each child has a rewarding experience and that they can benefit from the camp's objectives.
Participate in the training before the camp starts;
Participate in the planning and animate the daily activities of the day camp;
Facilitate, support and encourage the participation and integration of young people in activities;
Coach the group, intervene with young people and ensure their safety;
Participate actively in team meetings
Collaborate in the maintenance of the premises, as needed;
Meet the needs of the clientele (campers and parents) as needed
Contribute to camp improvement and supports evaluation and improvement initiatives;
Provide daycare outside normal camp hours
Perform all other related tasks requested by the Day Camp Coordination Team.
Personal qualities :
Leadership, dynamism, creativity, versatility, resourcefulness, sense of responsibility, stress tolerance
Requirements:
High school diploma
Have experience in day camps
Experience providing services to Aboriginal children
Be 18 years old or older
First aid training would be an asset
Work conditions :
Seasonal contract from June 13 to August 9, 2024
35-40 hours / week
Salary of $ 16.50 per hour
Work Locations: Angrignon Park, Arthur-Therrien Park, various predetermined locations throughout the city
Working hours: Alternation between 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
To apply
Interested persons are encouraged to send their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to the attention of Estelle Séguin Director of Operations, no later than April 26, 2024.
By email only: rh@nativemontreal.com
Priority will be given to Indigenous candidates
(You are Indigenous and unsure of meeting the criteria? You are encouraged to apply)
Thank you for your interest in our organization. Note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.