Ambassador - Team Leader

Job Posting
RDO - L ead In ternational Ambassador
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board serves over 38000 learners and provides services to students in 50 schools (Kindergarten to Grade 12 and adult learners) across the Waterloo Region.
The Board conducts intentional recruitment and selection as it seeks to achieve a state of greater equity for employees and students and to diversify its workforce.
All qualified applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply and applicants may choose to indicate if they are from a group who has experienced racial or social discrimination. Self-identification data will be used as a consideration in this posting. Aggregate data will be stored anonymously to support improvements to the Boards hiring processes.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the WCDSBs vision mission objectives policies and procedures effectively implementing them in all aspects of the programs. Clearly communicates these principles to team members and encourages their growth.
Displays a thorough understanding of the purpose responsibilities and interconnections of the summer camp programs staff and their roles. Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to finalize training materials for the team and leads training sessions.
Conducts ongoing staff training sessions and creates opportunities to enhance staff culture throughout the summer fostering a positive work environment. Manages scheduling delegates responsibilities maintains timesheets guides team members in skill development and provides constructive feedback to Program Coordinators.
Supervises summer camp programs to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp environment for all participants. Provides enthusiastic facilitation of high-quality outcome-based programming that considers the needs and age groups of the participants.
Effectively manages time to ensure daily activities are delivered according to the programming schedule pre-plans for the following day/week and ensures all necessary materials are prepared.
Demonstrates flexibility by working off-site and in various weather conditions and locations including Unity Camp.
Regularly meets with the Program Coordinator to assess program strengths and needs team member performance and safety concerns.
Ensures accurate record-keeping of communications and interactions adhering to privacy policy and confidentiality standards.
Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
Willingness to work flexible hours including mornings evenings weekends and holidays.
Willingness to live on campus during our spring and summer program.
Desirable Assets:
Prior experience at an outdoor day or overnight camp is preferred with a strong advantage given to those with experience in a camp leadership capacity.
Proven experience in designing and facilitating outdoor nature-based programs for children aged 6 12 years.
Education in outdoor recreation program development or education is advantageous.
Demonstrated aptitude in leadership and supervision along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Enthusiastic positive energetic and flexible.
Proficiency in a second language is preferred (please include on resume).
National Lifeguarding Certificate.
Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour plus vacation pay
Spring Residence Program- January 5 to April 26th 0- 10 hours a week.
STEAM STEM & English ESL Camp- June 8th to July 3rd 10 to 40 hours a week
STEAM STEM & English ESL Camp- July 3rd to August 3rd 30 to 44 hours a week
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If you require a disability related accommodation to participate the recruitment process please contact us at extension 2368 to discuss your needs under the Human Rights Code. At WCDSB we are committed to respecting your privacy and will take appropriate measures to protect any personal information you may share with us through the job application process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. For more information about the Boards Privacy Policy please contact our Privacy Officer at Ext. For further information refer to policy APS 038 on the website of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board.