Summer Camp Counsellors

COOKSMART offers healthy cooking programs both online and in-person. We are looking for individuals who enjoy teaching children and are passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle to join our team for the summer. 

Our summer camp program will include teaching children how to prepare snacks and lunches; as well as, outdoor and indoor games and activities including art, drama, sports, science, and baking. We are ideally looking for individuals who have an interest in pursuing a career in teaching or working with children. 

Locations: Mississauga, Oakville, and West Toronto

Positions available: Camp Supervisors, Program Leaders, and Camp Counsellors 

General Responsibilities will include:

  • Manage groups of children, ages 5-13 in a professional and fun environment

  •  Lead program lessons, activities, games, and outings of the weekly program

  • Participate in program planning and organization of weekly schedule as team leader or team member

  •  Teach a fun, hands-on cooking program designed to engage children in cooking basics and healthy nutritional choices

  •  Provide fun and appropriate summer camp activities for participants of all ages and abilities

  •  Ensure that safety procedures, as well as, safe handling of food are adhered to at all times

  •  Supervise campers and ensure their general safety and well-being

  • Prepare and organize necessary program ingredients, materials, and equipment

  • Interact with students in an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful way that would foster a positive experience for the children

  •  Exhibit positive and professional behavior with all parents, participants, and co-workers

  •  Clean, maintain, and ensure proper use of camp facilities and equipment

  •  Ensure that all Covid19 safety protocols are administered and adhered to

 

Requirements:

·         Experience in teaching children in a group setting 

·         Education and/or enrollment in the field of ECE or education field 

  • High 5 certification 

  • Certification of safe food handling techniques and procedures 

  •  First aid training (in particular for food allergies) 

·         Extra-curricular activities in sports, drama, art, science or baking

·         Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

·         Enthusiastic and outgoing personality

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Must be able to pass vulnerable sector check

·         Must be reliable and organized

·         Team player and great communication skills as mandatory

·         Covid19 vaccination certificate will be required

COOKSMART is an equal opportunity workplace.

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Kathy at info@cooksmart.ca 



 

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN COOKSMART!