Job Posting
Family & Volunteer Coordinator
Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium are looking for Summer Staff!
A diagnosis of childhood cancer changes life in an instant. For affected children and families,
it can suddenly feel like everything is about cancer.
Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium (merged in 2020) offers a different journey, where kids with
cancer can just be kids, and families connect with a community of strength and support
when they need it the most.
So much more than a summer camp—we offer the social cure for childhood cancer. Our
camp-inspired programs deliver fun, friendship, and community to children and families at
no cost to them year-round, all across Ontario.
Cancer changes a child’s life. So does camp. And so can you. Learn more at
https://ooch.org.
Summer 2021 – OVERNIGHT CAMP
Family & Volunteer Coordinator
(contract June to end of August)
$4500 to $6000 for the term of the contract
While 2020 was full of unexpected challenges, our new organization moved forward,
inspired by our vision of reaching every child and family affected by childhood cancer across
Ontario. We are developing plans to deliver modified in-person overnight camp programs
this summer at Camp Trillium Rainbow Lake and Ooch Muskoka, leveraging pandemic
protocols including social distancing, use of PPE, and plenty of time outdoors. We’re getting
ready for a life-changing summer of adventure, fun, and safety!
Would you like to be part of our amazing programs this summer? We are now accepting
applications for experienced Family & Volunteer Coordinator.
In order to be a successful part of our outstanding all-summer staff, you’ll be passionate
about facilitating amazing recreational experiences for kids and families while actively
supporting and providing resources to our volunteers throughout the summer.
Our Family & Volunteer Coordiantors will work with the Camp Director & Summer
Assistant Camp Director to coordinate and support all volunteers on site, as well as making
plans for our families that will allow every family member to participate inclusively in all our
programs.The Family & Volunteer Coordinator position is one of the senior staff team
members of a paid summer staff team.
The Family & Volunteer Coordinator will work with the summer staff team and sessional
volunteers to provide our campers with a valuable camp experience. The primary
responsibility will be supporting and training staff and volunteers in providing
parents/guardians and their children with a safe, accessible and inclusive camp
experience. As a part of their role of supporting volunteers, they will be responsible for
welcoming, orienting, evaluating, and helping to lead the onsite training of sessional
volunteers in conjunction with the Camp Director and year round Program Coordinator of
the Volunteer Program. The Family and Volunteer Coordinator will apply specialized skills
and knowledge in program adaptation, interpersonal skills, and behavior management
strategies to ensure that all members of the community feel well supported and included
during their time at overnight camp.
In addition to the coordination of families and volunteers, our all summer program staff coach
and support our volunteer teams and assist and/or lead the planning, prepping and
execution of camp wide programs and other day time and evening activities.
Skills & Qualifications:
Our Family & Volunteer Coordinators must have:
ï‚· Experience supervising staff and/ or volunteers.
ï‚· Experience adapting programming.
ï‚· Experience working with children with additional physical, behavioral, and/or
psychosocial needs.
ï‚· Current police reference check and vulnerable sector screening.
ï‚· Valid First Aid Certification for the duration of the contract.
Benefical Skills & Experience:
ï‚· Overnight summer camp experience
ï‚· Bronze Cross or NL certification.
ï‚· Pleasure Craft Operator’s License
ï‚· a current G Class driver’s license and eligibility to be insured under our Camp
insurance policy
This position requires living at the Ooch Muskoka or Rainbow Lake campsite for the
duration of the contract (June to August as well as available for spring training where
applicable), with room and board provided. In consideration of the population Camp Ooch
& Camp Trillium serve, the incumbent is a non-smoker.
To view more information on our summer staff roles, please visit https://ooch.org/aboutooch/careers/.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by email at careers@ooch.org. Please
indicate in the subject line “Application for Family & Volunteer Coordinator” and
in your email please indicate if you have a strong preference of location: Rainbow
Lake (Waterford, ON) or Ooch Muskoka (Rosseau, ON).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are
committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications
from women, visible minorities, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of
any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration
requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accessibility
Upon request, Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium will provide to applicants with disabilities,
accommodations that take into account the applicants’ accessibility needs, in order to
facilitate participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages.