Section Head Job Description

Section Head Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Section Head to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise campers on the bus once per week;
  • Directly supervise single cabin group of 8-12 campers and cooperatively an entire section of 20-40 campers;
  • Lead and mentor a team of 3-5 staff;
  • Work with Counselling Directors to provide three formal written evaluations of your staff team; at end of weeks 2, 4, and 6;
  • Help plan and execute camp-wide activities with campers;
  • Provide clear goals and means of achievement for staff development;
  • Lead and instruct one activity class daily (1 hour, or as required);
  • Provide one-on-one support to staff & campers;
  • Provide supervision to campers while at camp during meals, activities, free time, evening and overnight;
  • Prepare weekly camper evaluations for instructed activity classes;
  • The dynamic nature of summer camp demands each staff understand that additional duties may be assigned as required;
  • Designate staff for various supervision tasks throughout the week (bus supervision, out-trips, activity assists, etc).

Requirements:

  • Minimum of Bronze Cross swimming qualification (NLS preferred);
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Extensive experience teaching and communicating to children of varied ages in a children’s summer camp environment;
  • Respect In Sport Certificate;
  • Must be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and spontaneous;
  • A minimum of 18 years old;
  • Current certificate of Emergency First Aid and CPR;
  • At least two summers of counselling experience;
  • Must possess a genuine interest in working with children and leading people;
  • Must be willing to take part in camp related activities outside the defined job description.