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DIRECT LINKS TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS & APPLICATIONS PAID STAFF POSITIONS SUBSTITUTE LIFEGUARD PAID POSITION
SPRING BREAK CAMP VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
VOLUNTEER STAFF POSITIONS
Interested in spending a week up at camp in the summer? Or how about spring break. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. Adult volunteers are welcome to bring their children. Applications accepted throughout the spring. All volunteers require a Criminal Record Check. Call (250) 472-6877 for information on these fun & rewarding positions. Darryl MacLeod, Executive Director, George Pringle Memorial Camp Society, 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria, B.C., V8T 1A8. APPLICATIONS
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PAID STAFF POSITIONS FOR 2008 The following positions are available at the George Pringle Memorial Camp for the 2008 summer camping season. All camp positions require energetic, enthusiastic, skillful leaders who are willing to contribute to the overall camp program and be part of a dedicated, collaborative staff team. Camp Pringle is a United Church residential camp for children, youth and families, located on the western shores of Shawnigan Lake, a 45-minute drive north of Victoria. Our program and staff aim to model Christian values of care, acceptance, challenge, respect for diversity, and community. Our outdoor experience offers canoeing, sailing, swimming, windsurfing, archery, crafts, nature study, skits, music, faith exploration, games, and out trips as part of our program.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008 Skills Required: Crew/CIT Leaders (2 positions available) Application Deadline: January 31, 2008 The successful applicants will be effective, energetic planners who are excellent team players, have the ability to work independently, and enjoy working with youth. Two Crew/CIT Leaders will work as a team (along with the Crew Project Leader) to organize, plan and implement a Crew and a Counselor-in-Training program that combines work experience, leadership training and recreation for youth ages 15-16 (Crew) and 16+ (CIT). Applicants should have supervisory, programming and extensive camp experience, excellent communication, and skills in youth leadership. Experience leading in Christian settings, first aid certification, property maintenance skills and experience in leading out trips are definite assets.
Crew Project Leader (1 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The successful applicant will be an effective, energetic planner who is an excellent team player, has the ability to work independently, and enjoys working with youth. The Crew Project Leader will work with the camp’s Crew Leaders as a team to organize, plan and implement a Crew program that combines work experience, leadership training and recreation for youth ages 15-16.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2008 Skills Required: Waterfront Director (1 position available) Application Deadline: January 31, 2008 The successful applicant will be an effective planner with leadership skills, a good team member, and someone who enjoys working with children and youth. Requires NLS and Boat Safety certificates prior to job start. Supervisory experience and First Aid certificate preferred. Lifeguards/Waterfront Staff (2 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The applicant must have completed grade 12 and hold both NLS and Boat Safety certificates prior to job start. S/he should also be able to teach at least two of the following: swimming, sailing, canoeing or windsurfing. Out trip experience an asset. Duties include assisting in waterfront and general camp duties as outlined above in Waterfront Director's position. Substitute Lifeguard Paid Position Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 Identical to the Lifeguard Staff above, however this position is hired for our family oriented camps from July 30th – August 7, 2008 only. The Substitute Lifeguard will also be expected to attend the full summer training June 14 & 15, June 23 – 27 and will be paid 7.5 hrs/day at $8/hour for this training. For the period of July 30 – Aug. 7th the Substitute Lifeguard will be paid $8/hour for 6, 8-hour days plus receive free room and board for all time at camp.
Cabin Leaders (7 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have previous leadership experience. Duties include care, supervision, organization and leadership of camp activities for a cabin group of 10 children or youth per week. Experience in youth leadership in Christian settings an asset.
Assistant Cooks (2 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The successful candidates will be mature, responsible workers who enjoy working in a busy camp environment. Duties include helping Head Chef with meal planning and preparation, and assuming other duties as assigned by Head Chef or Program Coordinator. Must have Food Safe or equivalent.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The successful applicant will be someone with the ability to capture excellent, representative photographs of children participating in various camp activities. They must be sensitive to the nature of camp photography and privacy. The Photographer will be provided with a digital camera and iMac computer and will be expected to upload daily photographs to a camp website. They will also be expected to produce DVDs for sale at the camp. A successful candidate will also have the capability of taking and producing video each week and including this on the weekly DVD as well as producing promotional and a staff videos. Evidence of photography and video editing courses successfully completed will be an asset. Terms of employment and wages: The pay is $8/hour based on a 40 hour work week during the summer and 7 days of training at 7.5 hours per day. The Photographer will also be compensated for Sunday training nights. Work period June 23 – August 22 involves staying at camp 5 nights a week (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon), with room and board included. Possibility of additional employment opportunities with school programs starting in early May 2008. Ask for details.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The applicant must have successfully completed some courses in music and art. They must be able to determine appropriate additions to our musical program and understand reasonable censorship of modern songs to ensure an appropriate selection during dances. They will also work closely with our weekly volunteer Craft Leaders to ensure that the craft program matches the weekly theme. A solid base in the United Church would be appropriate for this position. Terms of employment and wages: The pay is $8/hour based on a 40 hour work week during the summer and 7 days of training at 7.5 hours per day. The Photographer will also be compensated for Sunday training nights. Work period June 23 – August 22 involves staying at camp 5 nights a week (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon), with room and board included. Possibility of additional employment opportunities with school programs starting in early May 2008. Ask for details.
SPRING BREAK VOLUNTEER JOBS FOR 2008
Cabin Leader (12 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age. Duties include care, supervision, organization and leadership of camp activities for a cabin group of up to 10 children age 8-12. Experience in youth leadership in Christian settings an asset. Volunteering during the spring will be given weight when you apply to Co-Lead in the summer. Term of Employment: March 10 -13, 2008. Volunteers will be required to attend training from Sunday, March 10 at 2:00pm. Meals and accommodations will be provided at no cost and a letter of recognition with your hours worked will be mailed to you soon after the completion of the camp.
Adult Support Staff (8 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 Job Description and Skills Required:
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VOLUNTEER STAFF POSITIONS FOR 2008
Shadow Guards (19 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. The applicant must have completed grade 12 and hold an NLS certificate prior to job start. S/he should also be able to assist in the teaching of at least two of the following: swimming, sailing, canoeing or windsurfing. Out trip experience an asset. Duties include assisting in waterfront and general camp duties.
Cabin Co-Leaders (19 positions available) Application Deadline: February 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. The applicant must have be at least 16 and have some experience working with children. Babysitting courses and prior Crew experience at a camp are assets. Term of Employment: Volunteers will be required to attend training sessions starting at 7:00pm on the Sunday before each camp and stay on-site from Sunday evening until Friday afternoon at about 5pm, (unless otherwise indicated in your confirmation package for a particular camp). You will also be expected to attend one day of the staff training weekend, June 14 & 15. Meals and accommodations will be provided at no cost and a letter of recognition with your hours worked will be mailed to you soon after the completion of the camp.
Craft Leaders (9 positions available) Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Craft Leaders should be over 25 years of age. Applicants must be excited about craft activities and be prepared to organize a craft based on the theme for the week. The craft will be made by about 100 campers and leaders and must be appropriate for the ages and genders attending for the week. Craft leaders, in addition to organizing crafts during the rotation periods, are also expected to be prepared to assist campers with various craft activities as requested by Cabin Leaders at appropriate times during the camp. They are also asked to provide assistance with other camp activities when possible. Successful applicants are asked to attend a special adult leader session during the volunteer training weekend on Saturday, June 14.
Camp Parents (16 positions available) Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Applicants should be at least 25 years of age. The applicant will be expected to organize the dining room for all meals, distribute drinks and snacks at appropriate times and assist with camp activities, camper discipline and homesickness as required. Successful applicants are asked to attend a special adult leader session during the volunteer training weekend on Saturday, June 14.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 Job Description and Skills Required: Term of Employment:
Volunteer Chaplains (9 positions available) Application Deadline: March 15, 2007 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Successful applicants will be Ordained Ministers in the United Church of Canada. Volunteer Chaplains will serve as mentors to the Summer Chaplain and will help guide the faith orientation of the week through the Summer Chaplain. The Summer Chaplain will program and develop the faith experience at camp with input and guidance from the Volunteer Chaplain. Successful applicants are asked to attend a special adult leader session during the volunteer training weekend on Saturday, June 16. Term of Employment:
Office Assistants (9 positions available) Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Office assistants will help the Registrar with organizing paperwork, delivering messages and in any way that helps the Registrar and the office function smoothly. Successful applicants will be required to sign a confidentiality paper. Successful applicants are asked to attend a special adult leader session during the volunteer training weekend on Saturday, June 16. Term of Employment:
General Helpers (6 positions available) Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. General Helpers will assist as a leader during the activity rotations and accept all the responsibilities that go with that roll. General Helpers will also assist in areas of camp as directed by the Program Coordinator or the Executive Director. General Helpers must be 16 years of age or older for an intermediate age camp, or 15 years of age or older for a junior age camp. Usually, a General Helper wants to be a Co-Leader or Cabin Leader in the future and needs more experience to achieve this goal.
Bike Co-Leader (2 positions available) Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, energetic team players who enjoy working with children and youth. Applicants must be female, at least 17 years of age, own a mountain bike and be prepared to ride 6 hours per day. The successful applicant will assist the trip leader and the chaplain with the supervision of campers, primarily the female campers on the trip. She will likely sleep in a tent with the female campers. Knowledge of camp songs, stories and skits would be an asset. The successful candidate would be expected to meet with the trip leader and the chaplain before the camp as required by the trip leader and would be welcome at the volunteer training weekend on June 14. Meals and accommodation will be provided as well as bike tune-ups as required.
Babysitters/Dishwashers (6 positions available) Application Deadline: March 15, 2008 The successful applicant will be an experienced babysitter prepared to supervise up to 10 children with the assistance of at least one other babysitter during the Family, and/or Parent & Child Camps. These babysitters will also be required to clean and put away the dishes for all meals during the Family Camp. They will also be expected to help with other activities when not babysitting as required by the Program Coordinator or Executive Director. The babysitter at any other camps will be solely responsible for babysitting up to three children for a camp volunteer. Successful applicants will be expected to attend the training weekend on June 14. Term of Employment: Volunteers will be required to attend training sessions starting at 7:00pm on the Sunday before each camp and stay on-site from Sunday evening until Friday afternoon at about 5pm, (unless otherwise indicated in your confirmation package for a particular camp). You will also be expected to attend the training weekend, June 14. Meals and accommodations will be provided at no cost.
SUMMER 2008 STAFF BIOS Camp Pringle welcomes our new Registrar, Lesley Gunning. Leslie has been involved in camping for many years and has worked as a leader for the past 4 summers at a forestry education camp. She has a background in the United Church and was a co-founder of the Greater Victoria Ringette Association. We look forward to having Leslie on our summer team in 2008.
PERMANENT STAFF BIOS
Darryl MacLeod - Executive Director
Bob Sinclair - Chef
Penny Pope - Booking Manager
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