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Jobs at Camp KirkThe following positions are available at CAMP KIRK, a small residential (overnight) summer camp for children ages 6 to 13 who have learning disabilities, ADD and/or ADHD. The camp is located outside of Kirkfield on Highway #48 between Lindsay and Orillia, approximately 1:30 hour from Toronto. This is a family style atmosphere where there is no room for "super egos" and "super stars"...but lots of room for nurturing and caring individuals and strong team players. The dates of employment for all positions will be from June 10 until August 24, 2009.

All staff members reside at camp and Room and Board will be provided over and above the salary. The salary for each position will vary from approximately $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the position and the individual's experience and qualifications. Please note that the following job summaries may be modified to suit the ongoing needs of the camp, it's campers or the individual(s) hired in such capacity. All postions are live-in positions and include room and board.

Camp Nurse/First Aider (1)


(1 Position Available)

Reporting directly to the Camp Director or his Assistant, this individual will be responsible for all health care related issues at camp. Health care includes the camp’s environment (eg. potable & swimming water purity, prevention strategies, monitoring the general health of campers & staff) as well as the daily running of the Infirmary, the treatment of minor injuries, the management and/or administration of injections and of all prescription and non-prescription medication.

NOTE: This person must hold a valid R.N or R.N.A., certification  in order to administer injections and certain medications.

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Support Staff (2)


(2 Positions Available)

Reporting directly to the Camp Director or his/her Assistant, this person is responsible for:

  • Providing one-on-one supervision for children who may require additional support.
  • Replacing counsellors when they are on days-off.
  • Working in cooperation with the counselling and/or program staff, ensuring adequate supervision and support.
  • Assisting with all camp activities and special events or programs throughout the summer.
  • Previous experience working with children with special needs, (prefereably in a camp setting) is a must.

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Program Staff - Activity Instructors (6)


(6 Positions Available)

Reporting directly to the Camp Director or his Assistant, the Programme Staff is responsible primarily for planning and facilitating activities for all campers. The focus is on providing a program of activities which will meet the needs and capabilities of individuals and of groups of campers. Program staff are responsible for all aspects of their individual activity, including the ordering of supplies, providing a pre and post camp inventory and a final activity report with possible recommendations for the future. The program staff is expected to participate and contribute to our pre-camp staff training programme, staff meetings and the overall camp routine and camp life.
  • Challenge Ropes Course Instructors (1)
  • Cooperative Games Instructor
  • Arts & Crafts Instructor
  • Ceramics Instructor
  • Martial Arts Instructor
  • Archery Instructor
  • Ecology Instructor
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Cabin Counsellors (10)


(10 Positions Available)

Reporting directly to the Camp Director or his Assistant, he/she will be responsible for:
  • The overall physical and emotional well-being of the campers in his/her care.
  • Following the daily routine and program as set out by the Camp Director and the Program Staff.
  • Participating and assisting the Instructors with general supervision during each activity periods.
  • Creating a nurturing and supportive environment which meets the needs of the individuals in the group while responding to the interest of the group as a whole.
  • Working in harmony and in tandem with a co-counsellor.
  A current R.L.S.S. Bronze Cross or higher qualification in swimming and First Aid/CPR qualifications are a must.
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