Counsellor in Training (CIT)

CAMP TANNER JOB DESCRIPTION

Counsellor in Training

The following are duties of the COUNSELLOR IN TRAINING at Camp Tanner and are in addition

to requirements of all staff as listed in the offer and contract. All staff are also required to read

and abide by the Camp Tanner Staff Manual and any additions which are made to it.

This is a volunteer position for those born in 2007

Responsibilities Before Camp:

a) Works with Counsellor to plan and create/acquire cabin costumes, nametags, décor

and activities. (If items could be sourced by donation, gives a list of supplies to

Directors.)

b) Works directly with assigned weekly unit staff (counsellor & co-counsellor) to assist

in planning a variety of activities for daily sessions (games, nature, special day or

passport sessions) for their unit of campers to complete. Also works with said group

to plan weekly all camp activities: vespers and morning watch, campfire and evening

game.

c) Prepares individual ideas and materials for several interest sessions to lead as

alternate activities to swimming or in case of rain.

d) Participates in all required training events

e) Asks questions to fellow staff as necessary.

Responsibilities During Camp:

a) Is responsible to the Staff Director and Camp Directors.

b) Lives with a group of same gendered campers in a cabin with assigned Counsellor

c) Is an active participant in training/mentorship activities and seeks opportunities for

growth to acquire skills for positions in future camping seasons

d) Assists Counsellor with planned activities and costumes, making modifications as

necessary.

e) Acts as an active support to other staff when they are leading activities (including

but not limited crafts, swimming, Christian education, games and more).

Successful applicants will be required to abide by all public health guidelines while at

Camp, immediately preceding employment and in time between shifts at camp.

Those who are offered employment must provide proof of COVID19 vaccination. Those

with valid medical exemptions or other exemptions as defined by the Ontario Human

Rights Commission will be eligible to provide a negative Rapid Antigen Test prior to

each week of employment.

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