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Employment Opportunity

Summer Camp Coordinator

Contract position: 35 hours per week
Multiple positions available

The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth (CBFY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering immigrant and refugee youth and families to successfully integrate into Canadian society. With a legacy of commitment and service, CBFY offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to address the educational, social, and psychological needs of newcomer youth and their families, ensuring a smooth transition into Calgary and fostering opportunities for their futures.

About the position:

The Summer Camp Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing of activities and events for the Bridge Summer Program.

Scope of Duties & Responsibilities:

Training & Supervision

  • In conjunction with Senior Program Coordinator, train Camp Leaders and Volunteers
  • Supervise and mentor Camp Leaders, and Volunteers
  • Supervise participants at assigned program location and if need be-prepared to facilitate lessons in accordance with the Afterschool program summer curriculum
  • Complete performance evaluations for Camp Leaders and Volunteers
  • Ensure that rules, regulations and policies of The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth and their respective partners are adhered.

Planning & Organization

  • Coordinate, oversee and implement activities for the Bridge Summer Program
  • Organize and coordinate guest speakers, field trips.
  • Review, create and deliver lesson plans that are both culturally sensitive and effective for children ages 6 – 16 years old.
  • Ensure sufficient material and supplies are on hand for assigned summer program school.
  • Fill out company documents to complete Afterschool program initiatives.
  • Participate and implement various company-wide committee initiatives.
  • Monitor program budgets.

Communication & Marketing

  • Communicate with the Program Team Lead in a timely manner regarding high priority and sensitive items.
  • Respond to general inquiries from the schools, clients, and the general public.
  • Design and create program promotional material to gain more clients for programs and events.
  • Promote CBFY programs to school contacts, community partners, and the general public.

Administration & Data Collection

  • Oversee and manage client registration clinics and database for assigned program school.
  • Collect and input information into computer databases on a regular schedule.
  • Ensure client information is kept up to date, organized and confidential.
  • Assist and report to the Senior Program Coordinator with the measurement and evaluation of program outputs, outcomes and impact.
  • Evaluate programs to ensure effectiveness; provide feedback to the Team Leads in a timely manner.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all inclusive. Other related duties as required.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

Due to funding through Canada Summer Jobs the following are requirements for the position:

  • Must provide proof of Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or Official Refugee Protection Status
  • Must be between the ages of 15 -30 years of age.

In addition:

  • Must have completed or be in the process of completing post-secondary degree in education, social work, human services, or a related discipline.
  • 2 -3 years of experience working with immigrant refugee children and youth.
  • Advanced level written and spoken English language.
  • Experience and knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
  • Current Standard First-Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.
  • Police Record Check Clearance or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.
  • Child Intervention Check Clearance or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement of employment.
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license and insurance coverage
  • Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
  • Strong knowledge of current community resources in Calgary; cultural awareness, sensitivity, and the ability to empower newcomers is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in a second language is considered an asset.

Please click the link below to submit your resume and cover letter. We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth provides equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

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