Amberlea Presbyterian Church

1820 Whites Rd., Pickering, ON L1V 1R8

www.amberleachurch.ca

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Amberlea Summer Day Camp Counsellor

 

Primary Scope of Position:

Support the ongoing ministry to children and youth in the community by being a member of the Summer Team in planning and implementing summer programming. Build relationships with children and youth, modeling a Christ-like lifestyle and attitude, assisting and leading ministry events that reinforce our church's priorities, and becoming actively involved in the life and community of Amberlea.

 

Job Description:

• Participate in team planning and execution of all summer, children, youth and family ministry initiatives in cooperation with the church including:
  • Mini Camp
  • Musical Theatre Camp
  • Family events
  • Youth volunteer events
  • Community outreach events
• Prepare and lead specific activities including games, crafts, dramas, snacks, stories, music, communications and administration.
• Ability to use media resources.
• Build relationships with children, youth and parents
• Communicate with parents, children, youth, co-workers, volunteers and congregation in joint initiatives, public relations, management of tasks and concerns
• Participate in preparing a summary report of the Summer Team, and programs complete with an evaluation and recommendations for improvement.

 

Qualifications and Characteristics:

• Live a lifestyle that reflects an authentic commitment to Christ and one that models Christ
• Respect and appreciation for the Presbyterian expression of faith
• Energetic, self-motivated, and a strong ability to lead, work and serve well with others
• Excellent time management, organization, administration and research skills
• Experience with children and youth programming and creative planning
• Comfort with sharing Bible stories and the Gospel
• Interest in education and/or children or youth ministry
• Between the ages of 15-30
• Complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with suitable results
• Follow the Leading with Care policies and all Health & Safety training
• Reliably get to and from the church location at varied hours

 

Supervision

• The Day Camp Counsellor will be under direct supervision of the Day Camp Leader, Administrator, and Lead Pastor.
• The supervisor(s) commit to:
  • Communicate daily to go over the tasks to be completed and review the activities of the day.
  • Meet weekly one to one to provide feedback on job performance and insure the health and safety procedures are being met.
  • At least once weekly observe the employee at work insuring quality and completion of tasks
  • Evaluate and review their work experience at the end of the work term.

 

• The mentor(s) commit to:
  • Connect at the start of the work term to review the work skills he/she will develop during their placement including: client services, teamwork, communication, leadership and childcare programming skills.
  • Connect weekly to review the achievement of these goals and where there are other opportunities they can be guided in their development.

 

Duration:  8 weeks, June 24 – August 18

Hours: 35 hours/week

Remuneration: $16.75/hour

Contact familyministries@amberleachurch.ca to apply.