Inclusive Recreation Camp Counselor – City of Ottawa

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Under the guidance of a supervisor, you are responsible for assisting with all functions related to the delivery of summer camp programs to ensure a safe and enjoyable camp experience for special needs children/youth registered at the camp. You provide direct client care and intervention, and program adaptation. The programs may take place indoors, outdoors, or in a variety of locations. Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note:  minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

Post-secondary Student – completion of first year college or university in Nursing, Developmental Services Worker, Recreation and Leisure, or related field

Note:  Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificates
AODA Accessibility/IASR Training
Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate
Alternative Communication Systems (ASL- American Sign Language) training is desirable
Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

  • Children/Youth with special needs
  • Understanding the development and recreational needs of children.
  • Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance.
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Programming skills in crafts, sports, games, creative play, stories and music
  • Experience working with children and/or youth with special needs
  • Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
  • Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures
  • Ability to accompany and supervise participants in a variety of environments including aquatic
  • Lift and transfers procedures (as instructed and trained) to avoid participant or self injury
  • Ability to promote teamwork and to work independently when appropriate
  • Maintain a fun and safe environment
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and programming planning skills
  • Interest or experience working with people with disabilities
  • Good judgment, leadership and team spirit
  • Shows initiative
  • Patient
  • Good role model
  • Trustworthy
  • Leadership skills
  • Reliable
  • Flexible, creative
  • Enthusiastic
  • Organized
  • Physically Fit and able to participate in active recreation activities
  • Proper attire and footwear
Job Details
Title: Inclusive Recreation Camp Counselor – City of Ottawa
Closing date: Jun 09, 2026
Address: 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 1J1, Canada
Salary: $ 18 Hourly
Type: Student
Location: Ontario, Ottawa
Category: General, Government, Leisure
Tag: Recreation