Camp Support

Do you have a passion for education and learning? Do you love working with children and youth? Do you consider yourself a coding or robotics specialist? Then we want you to join STEM Camp as Camp Support!

The Camp Support person is enthusiastic and has excellent organizational and time management skills. This position supports camp leaders with reporting, discussing concerns with parents, ensuring staff and campers are adhering to health and safety protocols, etc.

Why join STE****M Camp?

• Monday to Friday work schedule – weekends off!

• Daytime work hours

• Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off

• Fun work environment and culture while working with children

• Career pathing – get experience in the STEM fields

• Future Opportunities

• Rewards and Recognition

• Multiple locations to choose from; for a full list of our sites please visit STEM Camp Ontario Locations.

A successful candidate must have an interest in a STEM field as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills, teaching skills, time management and organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and English proficiency with some experience in online gaming. Knowledge of coding and robotics such as Minecraft, Scratch and Microbits and advanced computer skills is an asset. Applicants currently enrolled in, or a graduate of, a Faculty of Education program are encouraged to apply.

Program Coordinators should be punctual, patient, friendly, reliable, creative, energetic, and work well independently as well as in a group.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of Camp Support include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the office and camp staff by completing reports, including: Attendance reporting, Illness reporting, Accident/Injury reporting

• Completing reports for Head office to discuss with Parents/Guardians

• Working directly with the site contact to ensure policies/procedures are being followed

• Being a self-starter and able to work independently without direct supervision

• Supporting Camp level staff where needed

• Abiding by STEM Camp policies and procedures; and

• Carrying out other reasonable duty requests from any member of the Management Team

• Supporting and addressing camp staff concerns

Note: Candidates applying for any position with STEM Camp must have a valid certificate in Standard First Aid with CPR-C from a reputable provider of first aid training as recognized by WSIB / WCB / WorkSafe BC, as well as a Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector that was issued no earlier than August 22, 2024.

Successful Candidates Should Possess:

• Working towards a high school diploma or enrolled at a post-secondary institution

• 1 year experience working with children

• Knowledge and understanding of STEAM related topics

• Inspirational and creative thinking skills

• Customer service-oriented mindset

• Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative

• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to change

• The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be able to commute to workplace location

• Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized

Hourly Wage

$19.20 per hour