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DIRECT LINKS TO JOB DESCRIPTIONS & APPLICATIONS
SUMMER PAID 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.
gpcamp@pacificcoast.net
APPLICATIONS
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NOTE: This link opens a new page. To apply online you will need to create an account. Once you have done that, choose "Start a New Application" then click on the "2010 Volunteer / Staff App" link to begin your application.
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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, archery, crafts, nature study, ropes course or climbing wall, skits, music, faith exploration, and games as part of our program.
PAID STAFF POSITIONS
FOR 2010
The following positions are available at the George Pringle Memorial Camp for the 2010 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.
PLEASE NOTE: While there are application deadlines to assist us in filling the positions as early as possible, all available jobs will be posted on this site until filled. Applications received before the stated deadline will be given priority. If you are interested in any of the posted positions, please complete an application form (available on the Staff & Volunteers tab under the heading “Applications” in the left column) and send it to the Victoria Office along with your current resume and be sure to include at least two references that we can contact.
Registrar/Administrator
POSITION FILLED
Skills Required:
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, public relations and administrative skills
- Strong computer skills: particularly databases and word processing
- Experience in leadership/programming of children and youth programs, recreation, outdoor education, residential camps, and/or similar fields an asset.
Job Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Administration and processing of all summer camp registrations
- Responding to inquiries, answering phone, filing, preparing correspondence and written documents
- Preparing, organizing and processing all camper forms and organizing camper accommodations
- Main contact for volunteers
- Assisting the Executive Director with camp programming responsibilities, scheduling, organization and handling clothing orders.
Term of Employment and Wages:
Part-time/casual (beginning as early as February 2010), 12-30 hrs per week: at $9/hour. Full-time: June 1 – September 4 averaging approx. $420/week. The period June 29 - August 28 requires residing overnight at Camp Pringle 5 nights per week (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon) with room and board included. Exact dates for part-time spring work to be confirmed.
Program Coordinator
POSITION FILLED
Skills Required:
- Excellent supervisory, organizational, interpersonal and programming skills
- Understanding of children and youth and their developmental needs in recreation
- Experience in designing programs for and working with children and youth
- Experience in camp skills (campfire, music, drama, games, archery, out trips, nature study, etc.)
Job Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Develop resources, plan and coordinate activities, and directly lead programs and activities for campers
- Coordinate and delegate responsibilities for whole camp activities and special events
- Assist in facilitation of staff and volunteer training events related to programming
- Assess evaluations of programs; prepare reports and summaries of evaluation information
- Supervise camp staff and all program activities
Term of Employment and Wages:
11-18 weeks at up to $524/week (starting either late April or early June). Most of work period involves staying overnight at camp 5 nights a week (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon). Room & board included. Up to first 6 weeks of full 18 week term involves camp programs for area schools.
Crew/CIT Leaders
(2 positions available)
POSITION FILLED
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.
Term of Employment and Wages:
Pre-summer preparation may start any time after hiring of both Crew/CIT Leaders, Program Coordinator, Chaplain and Waterfront Director. $784 for June 20/21 and June 29 – August 3 (includes 30 hours of pre-summer preparation). June 29 to August 28 requires residing overnight at Camp Pringle 5 nights per week (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon) @ approx. $444 per week plus room & board. Possibility of additional employment opportunities with camp school programs starting in May.
Crew Project Leader
(1 position available)
POSITION FILLED
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.
Applicants should have supervisory, programming and youth leadership experience. Good property and buildings maintenance skills also important. Experience leading in Christian settings, first aid certification and experience in leading out trips are definite assets. Special responsibilities include supervising Crew work projects and assisting the Property Manager in general camp maintenance. The ideal candidate will require strong people, supervisory and practical maintenance skills.
Term of Employment and Wages:
June 20 – August 28, 2009. $404/week plus room & board for 5 nights/week (9 weeks). (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon). Possibility of additional employment opportunities prior to June 20 (beginning in late May). Ask for details.
Chaplain
POSITION FILLED
Skills Required:
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and programming skills and United Church philosophy
- Understanding of children and youth and their developmental needs
- Strong experience in designing and leading Christian programs and working with children and youth
Job Responsibilities and Duties Include:
- Plan, organize and run the spiritual component of the summer program
- Provide spiritual guidance and leadership to camp staff
- Ensure campers are exposed to a positive, Christian experience at the camp
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator in the programming of the summer
Term of Employment and Wages:
12-18 weeks at up to $524/week (starting mid-May). Most of work period involves staying overnight at camp 5 nights a week (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon). Room & board included. Up to first 6 weeks of full 18 week term involves camp programs for area schools.
Waterfront Director
(1 position available)
POSITION FILLED
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 preferred. Responsibilities include:
- Planning and implementing programs featuring swimming, canoeing, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing;
- Overseeing waterfront safety;
- Supervising and providing appropriate training to 2 or more other lifeguards;
- Ensuring boats and other equipment is kept in good order and that the waterfront area is maintained in tidy condition;
- Leading group out trips; participation and leadership in all general camp activities
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and implementing programs featuring swimming, canoeing, sailing, and windsurfing;
- Overseeing waterfront safety;
- Supervising and providing appropriate training to 2 or more other lifeguards;
- Ensuring boats and other equipment is kept in good order and that the waterfront area is maintained in tidy condition;
- Leading group hikes and out trips; participation and leadership in all general camp activities
Terms of employment and wages:
Approximately $484/week (including 4% holiday pay, 20 hrs for pre-summer preparation, and full-time June 20-21 and June 29- August 28). Work period June 29 – August 28 involves staying at camp 5 nights a week (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon), with room and board included. Also expected to work with school programs starting in early May 2010.
Lifeguards/Waterfront Staff
POSITION FILLED
The applicant must 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, kayaking or windsurfing. Out trip experience an asset. Duties include assisting in waterfront and general camp duties as outlined above in Waterfront Director's position.
Terms of employment and wages:
Approx. $424/week plus room & board for 5 nights/week. (9 weeks), June 20/21 and June 29 - August 28. (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon). Strong possibility of additional employment opportunities with school programs starting in May, 2010.
Substitute Lifeguard Paid Position
(1 position available)
POSITION FILLED
Identical to the Lifeguard Staff above, however this position is hired for our family oriented camps from July 31st – August 6, 2009 only. The Substitute Lifeguard will also be expected to attend the full summer training June 20 & 21, June 29 – August 3 and will be paid 7.5 hrs/day at $8/hour for this training. For the period of July 31 – Aug. 6th the Substitute Lifeguard will be paid $9/hour for 6, 8-hour days plus 4 hours for July 30th evening and receive free room and board for all time at camp.
Cabin Leaders
(7 positions available)
POSITIONS FILLED
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.
Term of Employment and Wages:
June 20-August 28, 2009, with possibility of additional employment opportunities starting in May. (Ask for details). Approx. $414/week plus room & board for 5 nights/week (9 weeks). Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon.
Camp Videographer
(1 position available*)
POSITION FILLED
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 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 staff videos. Evidence of photography and video editing courses successfully completed will be an asset.
Terms of employment and wages:
The pay is $330/week 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 2010. Ask for details.
*Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in residential camping, work with children and youth, and leadership. These positions are based on the successful application by Camp Pringle for a Student Summer Employment Grant and are only open to students who are attending school and plan to return to school in the fall of 2009.
Music/Craft Coordinator
(1 position available)
POSITION FILLED
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 $320/week 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 20 – August 28 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 2009. Ask for details.
Ropes Leader
POSITION FILLED
he Ropes Leader is our challenge course expert. They need to regularly inspect our high & low ropes courses as well as the climbing wall and ensure we keep safety as a top priority. They are also the primary person to lead these challenge courses ensuring an emphasis on teamwork and "challenge to succeed". In addition to the challenge courses they are the person who sets up and looks after the orienteering course ensuring it is set up to challenge the different age groups while still making it something all campers can succeed at. The Ropes Leader needs to hold a valid ARCI or RCI certification, equivalent or better in order to instruct campers. Their participation in all aspects of camp, when available, is also expected..
Terms of employment and wages:
TBD
Assistant Cooks
POSITION FILLED
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.
Terms of Employment and Wages:
June 20 - August 28 @ approx. $360.00 per week plus room & board for 5 nights/week. (9 weeks). (Sunday evening until late Friday afternoon). Possibility of additional employment opportunities prior to June 20. Ask for details. |
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