Camp Counsellor

Job Title: Camp Counsellor

Pay Range:

First year counsellors:

$220/day

$110/half day

Returning consellors:

$240/day

$120/half day

Mileage will be reimbursed.

Job Description:

K’aayxada Adventure Camp is looking for motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic people to be a part of our team for the upcoming camps. We are holding one all-island Grade 11 camp this fall:

TBD In-town/virtual staff training (attendance required for all staff)

Sept 26th-27th Camp open/ in person staff training (attendance required for all staff)

Sept 28th-Oct 2nd Grade 11 Mosquito Mountain Hike camp (attendance required for all staff)

Oct 3rd Camp close (attendance required for all staff)

Employees will have a unique opportunity to work with a wonderful Staff and inspiring Youth at the remote and beautiful facility located at Mosquito Lake G̱awu Ḵuns Siiwaay.

We are looking to fill a Counsellor Position and the tasks required are as follows:

● Work with Lead Instructors during orientation and camp weeks to learn and practice leading specific modules

● Create and lead your own modules, when ready

● Engage with students and maintain a cohesive group

● Participate in all camp programming from breakfast through closing circle each day

● Participate in either hiking Mosquito Mountain with the group or paddling with any students who do not hike

● Ensure students are safe and engaged in whatever activity is at hand

● Give feedback on expectations and behaviour

● Engage students in activities when there are periods of downtime

● Assist in coordinating chores and prep for activities

● Support Lead Instructors during Programming

● Model a positive attitude and engagement with module

● Assist in keeping students engaged, support students who may need

assistance

● Provide consistent feedback on expectations and behaviour during

programming

● Report any injuries, behavioural concerns, or disclosures to the Lead

Instructor(s), according to procedures outlined in Orientation

● Assist in daily camp tasks such as chopping and stacking wood, dishes, clean

up, and general maintenance of camp

Job Requirements:

1. Knowledge of Xaad kil and/or Xaayda kil an asset

2. Valid WFR and WAFA certificates an asset

3. Knowledge of Haida Cultural Values an asset

4. Experience working with Youth an asset

5. A Police Information Check will be required for successful candidates

Pursuant to s. 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may

be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

Serious candidates should email kaayxadaadventurecamp@gmail.com with their resumé and a cover letter.

This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.