Job Posting
Counsellor In Training (C.I.T.) For 16 Year Olds
Camp Menesetung – Who We Are: Overnight Camp, Day Camp, Outdoor Ed. Centre on the shore of Lake Huron – just north of Goderich, Ontario.
Camp Menesetung (30 staff, 70-100 campers/week) is a non-profit charity that seeks to lead the way in creating inclusive, healthy, and sustainable community through the Spirit of outdoor adventure. Camp Menesetung is affiliated with the United Church of Canada and we welcome and celebrate staff and campers of all faith and non-faith backgrounds.
A word of caution and encouragement: this is a job that, if you are ready for it, has the potential to be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life; this is a job that will change lives – yours and your campers. Choosing this job is a choice to challenge yourself to become a better person. Are you ready?
Required Qualifications: Age: 16, Standard First Aid/CPR-C (by June 26th, 2023).
Volunteer Position Perks: high-school co-op credits, free certifications, free room&board for the summer, all the volunteer hours you need, 1 year of leadership experience (with accompanying evaluations and references).
Employment Dates: Summer Sessions (Sunday-Friday) July 2nd-August 25th, 2023, shorter term contracts available with prior discussion. Week off is possible.
Responsibilities:
All Counsellors In Training (CITs) are responsible for: Being open to developing their leadership skills, engaging, keeping safe, and meeting the needs of the campers in their care. CITs are paired with Leadership Staff at Menesetung to collaboratively inspire their campers. Being a CIT is about being an amazing positive role model who knows how to have fun, how to listen, and how to help. CITs represent Camp Menesetung and change the lives of their campers. Please see the Job Description on our website below for further details.
To Apply:
For more information, and to complete an online application, please visit our website! www.campmenesetung.ca/jobs
If you have any questions please contact us!
Colleen Lowrie | Camp Director | colleen@campmenesetung.ca
Clayton Peters | Executive Director | director@campmenesetung.ca