Preschool Head Counselor - Panther Academy - Department of Athletics and Recreation
June 10 – September 2, 2019
The Athletics & Recreation Department requires a Head Counselor for the Panther Academy Summer Camps to be responsible for and lead all Preschool camp offerings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the guidance of the Coordinator, Sales & Panther Academy, the successful candidate will:
• Assist in the development of the Preschool camps curriculum
• Provide mentoring to new staff and support during staff training
• Conduct themselves and their work in an enjoyable, presentable and professional manner
• Have effective behavioral skills and be prepared to deal with various behavioral issues
• Perform duties without direct supervision
• Be responsible for submitting daily reports to the Coordinator, Sales & Panther Academy
• Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A background working with Preschool aged children would be considered an asset
• Previous experience working with children or working in a camp setting developing or leading educational or sport programming for children and knowledge of gym/outdoor games and activities
• Ability to communicate and be assertive
• Enthusiastic, outgoing, friendly and courteous personality
• Ability to relate positively to staff, campers and parents
• Adapt easily to unexpected circumstances and additional duties
• At least one year of post-secondary education is required along with a Criminal Record Check upon hiring
Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.
Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.