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SUMMER STUDENT JOB<br />
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Position: Camp Counsellor/Lifeguard<br />
Type: summer job / summer student position<br />
Organization: Environmental Education Commission<br />
Location: near St. John's, Newfoundland (with meals, accom., transportation, see below)<br />
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Echo Pond Summer Camp/Environmental Education Commission is seeking two enthusiastic and responsible Camp Counsellors (one with lifeguard certification) for the 2017 season, from July 3rd - August 30th. As these will be student positions, applicants should be:<br />
• Registered as full-time students for the preceding and next academic year<br />
• Between the ages of 15-30 at the start of employment<br />
• Must be Canadian Citizens and legally entitled to work in Canada.<br />
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Echo Pond is a nature camp, taking place about 1 hour 15 minutes from St. John’s in the Avalon Peninsula's beautiful 'Fog Forest' at the Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre. Camp Counsellors will be part of a dynamic team, focused on providing positive outdoor experiences for a diverse group of children and teens, age 7-15. Camps range from 3-5 days and are overnight. The Echo Pond program is designed using principles of Experiential and Earth Education.<br />
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The ideal candidate:<br />
• Enjoys working with kids<br />
• Has an interest and knowledge in ecology, sustainability and the environment (university or college courses in a related field would be an asset)<br />
• Is reasonably fit and enjoys spending time outdoors (experience and training in canoeing, outdoor skills, and gardening would all be assets)<br />
• Has an interest and willingness to do simple acting/theatre<br />
• Works well in a team environment<br />
• Is adaptable, motivated and caring<br />
• Must complete First Aid and CPR certification before the start of camp<br />
• 1 of these 2 positions will also require lifeguard certification<br />
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Other camp counsellor skills that would be beneficial for these positions, include an ability to: play a musical instrument or lead campfire songs; teach yoga and meditation; and lead arts and crafts sessions. If you have another skill that you think would be a great contribution to camp, please let us know on your cover letter.<br />
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We will provide:<br />
• Paid training<br />
• Transportation to and from St. John's<br />
• Meals and accommodation, during time at camp<br />
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Camp Counsellors will get paid for 275-285 hours over the course of the summer. Wage will be dependent on funding, but will range between $11 and $13 per hour.<br />
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Resumes and Cover letters should be emailed to: <br />
echopondjobs@gmail.com<br />
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They should be received no later than Friday, February 27th, 2017.<br />
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You can find out more Echo Pond Summer Camp on <a href="http://www.echopondsummercamp.ca" title="http://www.echopondsummercamp.ca">http://www.echopondsummercamp.ca</a>.<br />
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Please email us if you have further questions!<br />
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