Camp Counsellor

Are you passionate about working with Albertans with disabilities and supporting your local community? Do you have what it takes to champion our Vision to Inspire Potential, Build Community and Enrich Lives? 

Easter Seals Alberta is a provincial not-for-profit organization.  Our mission is to provide services that foster inclusion, independence and recreation for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. We strive to ensure that the resources Albertans need for an independent and full life are available. The Case Coordinator will work with hundreds of clients each year to allocate equipment, and provide other supports through our various programs. 

Easter Seals Camp Horizon in Bragg Creek specializes in an accessible, and inclusive summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities. We offer programs such as white water rafting, rock climbing, camping, arts and crafts, leadership training and much, much, more! 

Established in 1965 Easter Seals Alberta Camp Horizon specializes in an accessible and inclusive summer camp experience for individuals with disabilities and medical conditions. We offer programs such as high ropes, rock climbing, camping, arts and crafts, leadership training and so much more! Easter Seals Alberta fosters a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued to reflect the people we serve.

Our campers are children, youth, and adults with a variety of disabilities and complex medical conditions. The Camp Counsellors are the ones that make it all happen. Camp Counsellors have the most hands-on and interactive role with our campers. They are responsible for assisting with the camper’s personal needs, supervising, and facilitating games and activities. The counselling team play a crucial role in the success of the camper's experience. During staff training, counsellors will learn what it means to be an effective counsellor, develop strategies for behaviour management, and collect resources to facilitate creative and inclusive programs. Bonding with campers, building relationships, and experiencing heart-filled moments, are just some of the perks of this position. This position requires someone who is outgoing, hardworking, creative, fun, inclusive, and not afraid of having a good time. 

Start Date: June 10, 2024

End Date: August 23, 2024

Location: 1 Camp Horizon Road, Bragg Creek, Alberta

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating a safe and inclusive environment for all campers and staff

• Lead and assist in facilitating activities, crafts, and games

• 24-hour camper supervision including overnight dorm duty (sleeping in the cabin with the campers)

• Promote camper participation by using Challenge by Choice fundamentals

• Follow a daily schedule to the best of your ability while being adaptable and flexible to last-minute changes

• Communicate effectively with your team

• Model and demonstrate appropriate camp behaviour and healthy choices for campers

• Attend weekly staff meetings

• Provide personal care as needed. Personal care includes but is not limited to assisting with mobility devices, portering, feeding, toileting, and showering

Your Skills and Experience

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs

• Physically able to assist with lifts and transfers; ability to lift 50lbs

• Ability to communicate effectively with the entire staff team

• Energetic and enthusiastic; ability to create a fun and inclusive environment for all campers. 

• Self initiative; being accountable and invested in the outcome of a program

• Ability to multitask and keep a group organized

• Considered an asset:??????

o Experience in group management and risk assessment

o Previous experience at an overnight summer camp

o Experience in behaviour management and de-escalation

o Any additional outdoor certifications (WFA, ACCT, OCC)

Working Conditions 

• Live and work onsite outside of Bragg Creek for the duration of the contract

• Sessions run Monday morning to Friday afternoon

• Activity on your feet for 8+ hours a day

• Overnight dorm duty required multiple times a week

• Working outdoors each day in all kinds of weather

• Working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and behaviour 

What We Can Offer You

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification

• Shared accommodation and meals for the duration of the contract

• Have a positive impact on the lives of all of our campers

• Opportunity to work with a diverse and international group of like-minded people.

• Intensive 2-week training session

• Planned weekend activities such as hiking, camping, trips to local national parks, etc.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of a police information and vulnerable sector check

• Be 18+ by the start date of your contract

• Ability to live and work onsite for the duration of your contract