SUMMER DIRECTOR will be at least 25 years of age by April 2025. This is a perfect position for a teacher or education student. This position is like the 'principal of the school' at camp or the 'cabin leader of the staff'.
Duties /skills: - responsible for all aspects of the summer and the direct supervision and support of all staff. -will have good role modelling skills and critical thinking -deal with children and youth and will have a general understanding of what summer camp is all about -good communication skills, point of contact for parents -liaison with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. - a highly organized individual able to multitask and prioritize -support staff, complete paperwork, deal with any camper issues - running facilities and directing maintenance and upkeep - pick up supplies and grocery orders when necessary. This position is one for a mature person who can effectively manage and positively impact a team of young staff. Begins June 1, (collaborating with the Executive Director) through the camping season living up at camp during the week, until the end of Aug. July and August is full-time on-site with three pre-training and team-building sessions in Saskatoon, April, May June $3400/month. PROGRAMS COORDINATOR is a full-time activity coordinator and planner and will be at least 19 by April 2025. This person will be very organized, able to implement The summer program plans as laid out by the Executive Director as well as bring their own ideas. Duties/skills: -good communication skills (able to give detailed and clear instructions and delegate effectively.) -mature, forward-thinking and able to manage time -positively motivate staff to get involved and do their part. -responsible for the FUN and the idea expert! -planning, organizing and having all supplies ready for everything from games, theme days, special events, arts and crafts, activity times, spiritual care time, cabin time ideas and everything in between. -leading the day, doing announcements -taking photos throughout the week, preparing the weekly slide show for parent pick up time -willing to jump in where needed, will help with campers and cabin groups. -work collaboratively with the Executive Director and Summer Director. Begins June 15 (working in collaboration with the Executive Director) July and August is fulltime on-site with three pre-training and team-building sessions in Saskatoon in April, May and June. $3300/month LIFEGAURD/ FIRST AIDER will be at least 19 by April 2025 and will hold a valid NLS certificate as well as first aid certificate with CPR level C and AED certifications. Duties/Skills -attend and supervise all swim times from the lifeguard chair and be present for waterfront activities. -will keep detailed incident reports and be well versed in our emergency protocols. -work collaboratively with the Programs Coordinator and Summer Director This is an ideal position for students studying in any healthcare field or for lifeguards who are experienced in first aid. July and August is fulltime on site at camp with three pre-training and team-building sessions in Saskatoon in April, May and June. $3200/month |
CABIN LEADERS/SUMMER STAFF are directly responsible for the 24-hour care of their cabin group, as well as for the general well-being of all campers.
Duties/Skills: - mature, good role models -patient and organized -work cooperatively as a team with their peers. -experience with a variety of ages of children and youth is an asset. -will help implement the summer program as laid out by the Programs Coordinator and work as a team under the supervision of the Summer Director and Executive director. -will rotate through the kitchen helper role and groundskeeping role to have extra downtime while still being an important part of the team at camp! -will act in the best interest of our campers for their safety and wellbeing. -will be good role models to all children at camp and conduct themselves as such at all times even while off-site -will lead a variety of activities including games, sports, waterfront, arts and crafts, singing, skits, bible study, vespers, and campfires. Cabin leaders should be at least 18 by April 2025. July and August is full-time on-site at camp with three pre-training and team-building sessions in Saskatoon in April, May and June. $3000/M MAINTAINANCE/GROUNDS KEEPER Duties/skills: -A vehicle and a valid class 5 driver’s license are recommended. -general maintenance, basic carpentry, basic plumbing knowledge, able to learn and manage our water pump system, painting, minor repairs and clean up -repair and run small tools and equipment -maintain grounds, garbage and recycling, -Able to work independently and follow written & verbal instructions. -should have knowledge of handling and storage of dangerous materials. WHIMIS course is appreciated. This position is for any one who is handy and organized. Must be at least 19years old. July and August is on site 6 hours day at $20/hour on camp in session days. (May24/25 is our camp clean up weekend, and recomended to attend. ) Camp Head Cook -makes meal plans, orders supplies, preps meals, cleans and organizes kitchen, and cooks all meals for the entire camp for the duration of each camp. - have previous kitchen experience cooking for large groups, practice safe food handling and storage -must be able to multi-task well, be organized -have good communication skills A completed food safety course is also required.This position is from June 24 to Aug 23 $3500/M Assistant Cook assists with all kitchen duties, meal prep and serving. The assistant cook is directly responsible to the head cook and works in cooperation with the head cook. The position is from June 24 to August 25. Food safety course is appreciated.$3000/M C.I.T.Program (Cabin leader In Training) R.I.T. Program (Recreation Director in Training) if you would like to see what it would be like to work at camp and to gain experience working with kids, then this program is for you! Succsessful candidates will come to staff leadership training once in June in Saskatoon and training at camp July Mon. June 30th and Tues. July 1 at camp. you will then spend a week in a cabin with campers and a fulltime cabin leader mentor as a Cabin Leader in Training. Any 15 to 17 year old interested in being a R.I.T. (Recreation Director in Training) or a C.I.T. (cabin leader in training) should fill in the C.I.T. application form and go through the interview process. This is an un-paid volunteer position, but looks great on a resume especially if you would like to be full time paid summer staff in the future at Tapawingo. |
TAPA- STAFF HISTORY BOOK... aka THE DOOR! A right of passage for summer staff at Tapawingo is getting your name on the back of the director's door!! Check out the slide show to the right and see if you can find your name or a name you know! It's a camp history book, on a door!! Maybe this will be the year you get your name on the door. |
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