Applicant Information

All applications should include:
- 2020 Application Form (attached below)
- Resume and Cover Letter
- 2 letters of reference

Email complete submissions or questions to: camptannerstaffing@gmail.com
2020 Application Form
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NEW: STAFF SCHOLARSHIPS

New this year, Camp Tanner will offer a bursary of $500 to up to two members of staff who will be attending post secondary studies in the fall of 2020.

More information will be posted in early 2020, with scholarship applications due March 21, 2020.

NEW: NO FIRST AID COURSE

All staff must have a current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certificate. Due to a lack of interest, Camp Tanner will NOT be arranging a certification or re-certification course. Candidates should make their own arrangements to take the course as soon as possible. We recommend St. John Ambulance, Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society as reputable providers of this course: their websites are linked below.

St. John Ambulance
Red Cross
Lifesaving Society

IMPORTANT DATES

Director and Coordinator Applications
Due: Saturday, February 1, 2020
Interviews: Saturday, February 22, 2020

Staff Applications
(Counselors, CITs, Lifeguards, Cleaner, Kitchen Support, Craft Leader, First Aid Staff, Senior Camper Leader)
Due: Saturday, February 22, 2020
Interviews: Saturday, March 7th, 2020 (except CITs)

Summer in the Snow & CIT Group Interviews
Saturday, March 21st, 2020
(All staff are required to attend in the morning, CITs must attend all day)

Camp Tanner Scholarship Applications
Due: Saturday, March 21, 2020
(open to all returning staff attending post secondary education in the fall)

Planning Meeting
Saturday, April 25, 2020

CIT & New Staff Training
Friday, May 15 – Monday, May 18, 2020

All Staff Training
Wednesday, July 1 – Saturday July 4, 2020

2020 JOB DESCRIPTIONS

CIT - Counsellor in Training
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Counsellor
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Senior Camper Leader
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Head Lifeguard
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Craft Leader
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Assistand Lifeguard
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Camp Director
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Camp Co-Ordinator
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Camper Director
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Program Director
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Staff Director
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Chaplain
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Cleaner
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Kitchen Support
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First Aid Support
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2020 Staff APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

Camp Tanner is an overnight camp which runs six weeks of summer camps and a weekend camp on the May Long Weekend each year for campers who are 7-15 years of age. The camp is accredited by The United Church of Canada and The Ontario Camping Association.
 
Staff and volunteer candidates should expect to work with youth in a positive, team environment and live on the premises from Sunday to Friday of each week which they work (Friday to Monday for the May Long Weekend Camp).

Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following requirements:
  • Positive teamwork and communication skills
  • Ability to work with/without supervision
  • Previous leadership and/or camping experience
  • Education and/or history working with children and youth
  • Interest in youth program development and facilitation
  • Additional certifications such as safeTALK, Wilderness First Aid etc.
  • Commitment to working all six weeks of the summer program
 
When hired, all applicants will:
  • Obtain a current vulnerable sector police check (if 18 or older)
  • Obtain a Standard First Aid with CPR – C certification
  • Submit or acquire all other required certificates
  • Be committed to attend ALL pre-camp training sessions and meetings
 
All applications should include: 
  • Completed application form
  • Resume and Cover Letter (highlighting desired position(s) and availability)
  • 2 letters of reference (note: even returning candidates must submit letters of reference)
 
Submit to camptannerstaffing@gmail.com
Director and Coordinator applications by February 1st, 2020
Remaining applications by February 22nd, 2020

Positions to be filled

(Please see full position descriptions as attached on the left)
 
Camp Coordinator
  • pre-camp role taking place in May and June; ideal for summer Directors
  • Coordinator will prepare for camp, communicate with staff, post schedules, update the website, take part in promotional events, plan new programs, organize special programs, etc.
 
Camp Director
  • Camp Director will oversee all camp activity and all other staff
 
Program Director
  • Program Director will oversee all aspects of programming, including the organization of special programs and purchase / creation of new supplies or programs
 
Camper Director
  • Camper Director will create camper lists, resolve camper behaviour and challenges
 
CIT & Staff Director
  • CIT & Staff Director will create CIT program, oversee and support CITs and counsellors
 
Craft Leader
  • Craft Leader will deliver craft programs, keep craft cabin clean and support other staff
 
Senior Camper Leader
  • Senior Camper Leader will plan and deliver the senior camper program
  • This position maybe offered in combination with another position

Chaplain
  • Chaplain will lead daily Christian Education Sessions and be a spiritual leader as available for staff and campers
  • This position is not a live-in position and a different candidate will staff each week, working mornings from Monday – Friday
 
Head Lifeguard
  • Head Lifeguard will oversee the pool programs and maintenance
  • Current NLS certification required, maintenance experience is an asset
  • Must be 18 years of age (born 2002)
 
Assistant Lifeguard
  • Assistant Lifeguard will assist in all pool operations
  • Current NLS certification required, maintenance experience is an asset
  • Must be 17 years of age (born 2003)
 
Counsellor
  • Counsellor will supervise a cabin of 4-8 campers, planning activities and preparing supplies for those campers
  • Completion of the CIT program an asset
  • Must be 17 years of age (born 2003)
 
Counsellor in Training (CIT)
  • This is a volunteer role! Take part in the CIT program and learn how to be a great staff member by shadowing a counsellor and assisting in leadership and camper supervision
  • Must be 16 years of age (born 2004)
 
First Aid Staff
  • First Aid Staff will dispense medications and be the preferred first aid provider at camp
  • Partial or completed nursing or paramedic training preferred
 
Camp Cleaner
  • Camp Cleaner will complete general cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning of bathrooms, removal of garbage, laundry, washing dishes etc.
  • Preference given to candidates who can live on site (though not mandatory)
  • Preference given to those with Food Safety Handlers Course
 
Kitchen Support (2 part time roles)
  • Kitchen support will be the kitchen leader, organizing and supporting volunteers as they prepare, serve and clean up from meals
  • Persons in this role will not be required to live on site
  • Food Safety Handlers Course Required
  • 1 person from early morning to after lunch, Monday to Friday
  • 1 person from mid afternoon to evening snack, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays