Major Responsibilities
• Assists with the delivery of Eco Camp programming in nature exploration and organic gardening
• Provides positive learning and recreation experiences for participating children and youth
• Supervises camp activities under the guidance of the Camp Counselors
• Assists with weekly garden maintenance as required
• Liaises with parents and the public
• Completes related administrative duties and written evaluations
Qualifications
• Experience working with children, particularly in a camp setting
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working with outdoor environmental education and recreation activities, especially for children 5 to 14 years of age an asset
• Knowledge of and/or experience in environmentally responsible gardening practices an asset
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups
• Ability to supervise groups of children and/or youth
• Program and leadership skills
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Current Emergency First Aid & CPR C
• Willing to work up to 40 hours per week
Period of Employment
• June 21, 2012- Aug 29, 2012
• Some preseason, evening and/or weekend training may be required
• Possible option of occasional hours in May-June or September-October if available
Location
• High Park or Toronto Music Garden (Queen’s Quay and Spadina)
Wage
• $10.93 per hour
Application Deadline
February 7, 2012 is the deadline for applications. Applications received after the deadline are welcome, and will be considered if necessary. An application form must accompany all resumes and is available on-line at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/hiringnow/index.htm . Applications must be returned to 150 Borough Dr., 5th Floor, Toronto, ON, M1P 4N7, c/o Stella Warwar, or faxed to 416-396 5121. For more information regarding the position please contact 416-392-1329 or email kidsgrow@toronto.ca .
