Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Counsellor

Wildsight Golden is seeking a team-oriented, creative and energetic individual to fill this seasonal position as a camp counsellor for the GET WILD! Summer Camp. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in working with children, and will be dedicated to providing quality care, role modeling and environmental education.

Under the supervision of the Summer Environmental Education Coordinator and the Branch Manager, the counsellor will work as a leader that ensures a safe and fun environment for campers. The camp counsellor is responsible for the maintenance of healthy relationships with individual campers and will be dedicated to fostering intra-generational friendships in our community. The counsellor should be compassionate, energetic, creative, driven, fun and have a desire to bring out the best in campers and make positive changes in their lives. This organized individual will have the ability to deal with multiple activities and excited children simultaneously.

About Get Wild Summer Day Camp:

Wildsight Golden is a non-profit environmental organization whose main goal is to work to maintain biodiversity and healthy human communities in and around our region. The GET WILD! Summer day camp provides an environment and outdoor education program for children from ages 6-10, with a mission of inspiring youth to connect with our community and nature with fun inclusive outdoor activities. The camp prides itself with its ‘learning by doing’ education style, local collaborations and projects.

This summer camp is all about spending the whole day outdoors (rain or shine) and leading children through experiential learning day to day. It’s meant to be super fun and inspiring for both staff and campers, a time to connect with the environment and Golden’s community. Camp staff foster healthy relationships with campers and guide them in playful days spent with friends.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be prepared for a job that entails daily physical activity and all workdays outside, rain or shine.
• Certifications in first aid, leadership, and outdoor skills are an asset.

Terms of Employment:

• Location is in person in Golden, BC. The work will be performed all around the community including in Area A.
• 35 hours per week, starting June 30 (flexible start date) until August 27. Core hours are 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Camp will run for 7 weeks.
• Compensation is $21/hour
• If you are selected for this position and are over 18 years of age you must submit a Criminal Record Check to Wildsight Golden by June 27, 2025.