Description
Position Title: Lead Counsellor, Camp Ridley
THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE
Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 800 students in JK to grade 12 from more than 60 countries worldwide. The Ridley experience integrates a traditional liberal arts education with individual learning enhanced by the principles of positive psychology, the International Baccalaureate continuum program, a learner-driven culture and campus community, exceptional athletics and dynamic arts programs, and a commitment of service to others. This unique combination prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society.
Ridley College is located on 90 acres in St. Catharines, Ontario in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century old buildings housing modernized technology.
OUR TEAM
Ridley offers the prospect of being part of a high-performance team in a nourishing workplace community that encourages collaboration, innovation, inclusivity and curious minds, and where grit and perseverance are assets. Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity, and value being of service in a richly diverse community. We cultivate the full potential in each of our students by having a caring, committed and world-class team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement an educational and recreational weekly curriculum for various summer programmes;
- Guide and preside over junior counsellor(s) ensuring an effective team environment is established and maintained;
- Create a positive environment for all participants, students and other staff members;
- Model good sportsmanship and maintain an enthusiastic attitude;
- Follow all program policies and procedures, enforce all safety guidelines;
- Maintain accurate records including incident reports and attendance;
- Maintain discipline throughout activities;
- Complete incident reports and report all accidents/incidents, behavioural issues and program concerns to program leadership;
- Ensure camp supplies are maintained weekly;
- Communicate with parents about the campers’ experiences;
- Other duties as required;
- Mandatory participation in Ridley Standard First Aid and CPR/AED training if not already certified;
- Mandatory attendance in training sessions from June 20 to 22, 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with children in an educational setting;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team;
- Ability to problem solve effectively;
- Physical ability to lead and participate in program activities;
- Vigilant and punctual.
OUR OFFER
Ridley College offers a positive and inclusive workplace community with a competitive compensation package; innovative, challenging and rewarding opportunities; a learning environment that promotes professional development and personal growth; active community involvement; and a beautiful campus setting in the heart of Niagara that engages and inspires our employees to flourish.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to upload their resume in the fields on the right side of this page.
Deadline for applications is: February 21, 2025
As a condition of employment, a satisfactory Vulnerable Persons Screening Report must be provided. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Ridley College is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and equitable environment where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used in order to ensure your equal participation.
We inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.
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