ViSTO Camp Host

**In order to be considered for this position, ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH WEBSITE and RESUME must be submitted before February 29th, 2024 https://www.vistocamp.ca/summerjobs

VISTO Performing Arts Camp will allow students to engage in weekly camp experiences. Camp Host will be passionate about their faith, youth, and families. Comprehensive VISTO training will allow everyone the opportunity to learn more about themselves and the world around them while growing individually and as a team.

Camp Host will oversee the safety & logistics each day, work collaboratively with staff while participating and encouraging everyone. Communication with VISTO Camp Director and camp families will require discretion and professionalism while supporting VISTO team members throughout the day. Camp Host will require enthusiasm, stamina, and willingness to take initiative. Together with VISTO staff team, Camp Host will accomplish an epic summer experience for all campers while creating a fun and successful summer work experience.

WHO YOU ARE

• A highly energetic individual age 15 to 30 years who has excellent interpersonal skills

• Interest in supporting youth ages 5 to 14 years and the performing arts

• Possess strong communication and leadership skills

• Ability to dynamically speak in front of large groups

• Proficient at following systems and keeping staff supported throughout the day

• Patient, fun-loving, and confident in ability to motivate and assist campers in all of the day-to-day activities and program

• Demonstrate responsible, ethical, and professional conduct

• Accepting and in partnership with K2K's mission to reach young people through the arts while growing character and faith

• A team player while carrying a high-level of responsibility and accountability

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Welcome staff, families and campers at all times throughout each day

• Work collaboratively with team to create daily challenges and impactful skits

• Participate and encourage students throughout their days

• Supervise campers and ensure their safety, development, growth, skill achievement and general well-being

• Problem-solve situations and circumstances with team members

• Stamina to engage in high-energy days

• Demonstrate emotional maturity, a positive attitude, thoughtfulness, and stability

• Clean, maintain and ensure proper use of camp facilities and equipment

• Oversee Concession and Tuck Shop

• Memorize all emergency procedures, abide by, and enforce camp rules

• Strive for excellence in all aspects of each day while supporting others to do the same

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• A fun work environment and culture working with students

• A community enriched summer experience working with like-minded people

• Daytime work hours; extended hours on Friday's

• Hours will vary slightly with different start & end times, within 8:00am - 6:30pm

• Weekends off

• A full-time, 7-week contract position that will allow you to grow in leadership, creativity, community, and faith

• Two weeks of Orientation & Leadership Training which will provide insight, personal growth, and build confidence prior to camp weeks

• Orientation & Training will include team building, spiritual gifts, leadership,

discipleship, child development, safety and training, and suicide prevention training

• Inspiration, prayer and motivation from leaders surrounding this ministry who are deeply invested in students and their success (mentally, emotionally and spiritually)

• Work collaboratively with a team of 10 or more

• Camp Host will report to K2K Executive Director & VISTO Camp Director

• Casual, modest dress including Camp shirt(s) to be worn daily

• Discounted merchandise, if desired

NOTE: Candidates applying for any position with VISTO Camp must obtain a recent (within the last two years) Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector, if requested. All employees must complete training for the safety and protection of vulnerable youth within the first week of employment.

Application Deadline: February 29, 2024

Contract dates: July 4 – August 20, 2024

Job Type: Full-time contract, 40 hours/week

Hourly Wage: $16.55-$18.55 per hour