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2024 Canada Summer Jobs

 

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Location: Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church, 9950 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1B 5R6
Interested applicants, please contact Pastor Gabriel Ng at children.tjcac@gmail.com

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Camp Coordinator

Job Title: Camp Coordinator
Location: Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church
Number of Positions: 1
Date Posted: April 23, 2024
Hours: 35 hours/week, 13 weeks
Pay: $16.75/hour
Effective Dates: May 20, 2024 – August 16, 2024
Job Description PDF: https://tjcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Camp-Coordinator-Posting-2024.pdf

Organization Profile
TrailMix VBS is a summer camp at Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church (TJCAC). It exists to guide children to know and intentionally follow Jesus Christ through connections with experienced and well-trained camp staff, and through camp programming. TJCAC is a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance whose mission is to guide people to know and intentionally follow Jesus Christ. Working with this ministry is more than just a job. It is a commitment to be a part of a team working towards the same vision of becoming a family of loving communities that intentionally follow Jesus Christ and sacrificially expresses His transforming presence in our world.

Position Summary
During May & June, the Coordinator is responsible for camp curriculum preparation; the training materials for camp staff; the training materials for the Leaders in Training Program, lending church office administrative support; communicating with parents/guardians, campers and staff; and overseeing the plans for all camp programming (registration, field trips, budgeting).

From July 15th to August 2nd, the 3 weeks of camp, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and directing the programming of the camp in conjunction with the rest of the camp staff. Once camp has been completed, the Camp Coordinator is required to write a descriptive report on the overall camp experience, a detailed explanation of all the camp’s activities and future recommendations. As well as, the organization and storage of all camp supplies and materials. This is a leadership position that will shape our summer experience for campers, families, camp staff and volunteers during our TrailMix Camp weeks.

In conjunction with the camp staff, the Camp Coordinator will ensure the effective operation of all camp programs on a day-to-day basis during camp weeks. He or she will be responsible for the supervision and ongoing training of volunteers, and camp staff; the implementation and upholding of safe practices to ensure camper and staff safety before, during and after camp hours; the successful coordination of activities and before/after care programs; overseeing the Family BBQ Celebration Day (August 10) at the close of camp.

Qualifications
• 18-30 years old
• Passionate to work with children
• Possesses an engaging, enthusiastic, and energetic personality
• Skilled in organization, communication, and time management
• Self-motivated, creative, leadership works well with a team
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Administrative skills: Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar Scheduling
• Versed in conflict resolution with the ability to mediate challenging circumstances
• Cleared police background check

Job Description
• Assist Pastor with preparation of camp curriculum, LIT Program planning, and Camp Staff training
• Oversee Camp Registration, Scheduling, Budget, T-shirt orders, Field Trip Logistics
• Assist in church office administrative tasks prior to the camp start date
• Oversee Camp Leaders through distributing tasks, managing team members
• Manage the camp email account, replying to all camper, parent/guardian, camp staff and volunteer inquires
• Prepare and execute volunteer training week (July 8-12), ensuring volunteers are well-prepared for camp start
• Maintain the function of all TrailMix programs in conjunction with the camp staff
• Identify camper intellectual, dietary and/or medical needs where applicable, and communicate with parents (guardians) to ensure the child receives informed care for a quality camp experience
• Communicate with parents/guardians and campers before, during, and after camp programs
• Monitor camper safety and behaviours to prevent accidents and enforce compliance with camp rules
• Support planning and participate in all camp related meetings and training sessions, including First Aid training day and Plan 2 Protect
• Identify, solve, and report any incidents or health and safety concerns to the Pastor
• Set up for first day of Camp week on Sunday afternoons (July 14, 21, 28)
• Oversee Family BBQ Celebration at the end of camp (Saturday, August 10)
• Manage staff and volunteer mid-camp and after camp evaluations
• Write ministry report upon completion of camp to summarize learning and future recommendations

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Pastor Gabriel Ng (children.tjcac@gmail.com) no later than May 5, 2024. We will be interviewing suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church, 9950 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1B 5R6

Camp Leader

Job Title: Camp Leader
Location: Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church
Number of Positions: 6
Date Posted: April 23, 2024
Hours: 35 hours/week, 8 weeks
Pay: $16.65/hour
Effective Dates: June 24, 2024 – August 16, 2024
Job Description PDF: https://tjcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Camp-Leader-Posting-2024.pdf

Organization Profile
TrailMix VBS is a summer camp at Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church (TJCAC). It exists to guide children to know and intentionally follow Jesus Christ through connections with experienced and well-trained camp staff, and through camp programming. TJCAC is a member of the Christian & Missionary Alliance whose mission is to guide people to know and intentionally follow Jesus Christ. Working with this ministry is more than just a job. It is a commitment to be a part of a team working towards the same vision of becoming a family of loving communities that intentionally follow Jesus Christ and sacrificially expresses His transforming presence in our world.

Position Summary
The position of Camp Leader is a full-time position starting June 24th. During June, the Leader is responsible for preparing lessons, crafts, songs, decorations for camp; the training of volunteers (July 8-12); and assisting the Coordinator with plans for all camp programming (registration, field trips, budgeting).

From July 15th to August 2nd, the 3 weeks of camp, the Camp Leader is responsible for leading the camp programming in conjunction with the rest of the camp staff. Once camp has completed, the Camp Leader will work alongside other staff to organize the Family BBQ Celebration Day on August 10. As well as, the organization and storage of all camp supplies and materials. This is a leadership position that will shape our summer experience for campers, families, camp staff and volunteers during our TrailMix Camp weeks.

In conjunction with all staff, the Camp Leaders will ensure the effective operation of all camp programs on a day-to-day basis during camp weeks. He or she will be responsible for the supervision of campers and the ongoing training of volunteers; the implementation and upholding of safe practices to ensure camper and staff safety before, during and after camp hours; the successful coordination of activities and before/after care programs; overseeing the Family BBQ Celebration Day at the close of camp.

Qualifications
• 15-30 years old
• Passionate to work with children
• Possesses an engaging, enthusiastic, and energetic personality
• Skilled in organization, communication, and time management
• Self-motivated, creative, works well with a team
• Administrative skills: Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Calendar Scheduling
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Versed in conflict resolution with the ability to mediate challenging circumstances
• Cleared police background check

Job Description
• Assist Camp Coordinator with miscellaneous tasks prior to camp start date
• Prepare camp lessons, materials, songs, and decorations within the framework of curriculum, assigning tasks to volunteers during training week
• Prepare and execute volunteer training week (July 8-12), ensuring volunteers are well-prepared for camp start
• Maintain the function of all TrailMix VBS programs in conjunction with the camp staff
• Identify camper intellectual, dietary and/or medical needs where applicable, and communicate with parents (guardians) to ensure the child receives informed care for a quality camp experience
• Monitor camper safety and behaviours to prevent accidents and enforce compliance with camp rules
• Support planning and participate in all camp related meetings and training sessions, including First Aid training day and Plan 2 Protect
• Identify, solve, and report any incidents or health and safety concerns to the Pastor
• Oversee Family BBQ Celebration at the end of camp

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Pastor Gabriel Ng (children.tjcac@gmail.com) no later than May 5, 2024. We will be interviewing suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Toronto Jaffray Chinese Alliance Church, 9950 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1B 5R6