Camping Association of Nova Scotia

Camp : Summer Camp for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Period of Employment and Pay: Program development in May, June. Camp from August 1st to August 7th, 2010 and two days of staff training prior to the camp. (Dates to be determined with the camp committee.) $650.00

Application Deadline: Friday, May 14th, 2010

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Position Available: Male Camp counselors

Camp: Camp Pegweak

Period of Employnet and Pay: Contact Camp Director

Application Deadline: May 14, 2010

For more information please contace Camp Director Jason Burke director-pagweak@hotmail.com

or go to http://www.pagweak.org/ApplicationInformation.html for a printable application form.

Position Available: Camp counsellors and Supervisors

Camp: Scouts Canada

Period of Employment and Pay: Contact Camp Director

Application Deadline: N/A

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Position Avaliable: Canoe Instructor/ Lifeguard

Camp: Sherbrooke Lake Camp

Period of Employment and Pay: Contact Camp Director

Application Deadline: N/A

Additional Information:  Sherbrooke Lake Camp is willing to financially support individuals obtain the necessary certifications. (as long as candidates are otherwise qualified for the position)

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Camp: Tim Horton Children’s Foundation – Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia

Period of Employment and Pay: September - November 2010; contact camp director for pay information.

Application Deadline: Contact Camp Director

Qualifications: Current Standard First Aid and CPR or higher; minimum 21 years of age; High Ropes Challenge Course Certification ACCT Level 1 or higher; experience working with children; ability to work flexible hours; experience and expertise facilitating nature based programs; mountain biking experience an asset; bilingual in French and English is a strong asset; university or college degree/diploma in related area of study preferred; NLS; Bronze Cross Life Guard Certifications preferred; strong customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities: Facilitate Community Partnership Programming as set out by the Program Manager; host various fee for service groups as needed; perform public relations duties as needed; create opportunities for group participants to experience success; be a positive role model for young people including teaching and setting a good example in areas such as proper manners, goal setting, accountability, respect for the environment, and respect for each other; ensure program areas, equipment and supplies are in good repair, are kept clean and organized, and are available for use in adequate supply; report any incident/accidents within the workplace and/or recognized hazards and complete appropriate documentation.

Above responsibilities are representative but not all inclusive.

Additional Information: The Tim Horton Children’s Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing an enriched and memorable camp experience for children and youth who come from economically disadvantaged homes. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.timhortonchildrensfoundation.com