Job Posting

The Summer Camp Nanny is primarily responsible for serving as a childcare giver for the Directors’ children, Dylan (he/him) – 8 years old in July and Jude (she/her) – 4 years old.  

The Summer camp Nanny is accountable to and reports to the Camp Director (Mercede Rogers)

Specific responsibilities, duties for Summer Camp Nanny are as follows:

• Keep safe, care for, and provide programming for the Directors’ children during the staff training, and all camp sessions.  Shorter contracts are available if the full dates are problematic.
• Supervise & assist (as needed) in activities of daily living like dressing, eating, playing.
• Plan and then do activities with Dylan and Jude at camp: canoeing,  swimming, exploring, cookie making, sand castle building, arts & crafts, and other fun early-learner stuff.
• Other tasks as deemed appropriate for the scope of the position 

Example of a typical day:

• Meet up with the kids after breakfast and begin care. This may involve going back to the cabin to get changed, to play, etc
• Spend the morning with the kids and bring them to the Dining Hall for lunch
• Meet up once again after rest hour and plan to spend the afternoon together
• Bring them to the dining hall for dinner
• Meals are typically free for you to spend with other staff although at times, you may be asked to head out with the kids should the need arise.
• After dinner is your own time unless prior arrangements with Mercede have been made (ie: she needs additional support if there is an evening event)

The Summer Camp Nanny should be able to:

• Show love, support, and patience like a parent – better than a parent!!!
• Maintain an appropriate and healthy schedule for Dylan and Jude with support from Mercede
• Provide guidance & boundaries to the kids when needed
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Additional requirements and information

• It is requested that the Nanny be a lifeguard and First Aid certified (ideally)
• Days off will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful applicant
• Ideally candidate is over the age of 19

Your Summer Home:

Temagami Ontario – Sandy Inlet on Lake Temagami.  This is a dream setting for a dream job.  Crystal clear waters of Lake Temagami – kilometres of sandy beach and a beautiful river flowing through the property.  Wilderness trails abound.  Nature soothes and loons call.  Sunsets paint the big open sky before stars like you’ve never seen brighten the night.  It is a remote setting completely off the grid with little reception. 

Dates of employment:  June 17th to August 30th, 2023

Compensation to be discussed and will be commensurate to similar roles at Wanapitei.

Please contact Mercede at mercede@wanapitei.net