Night Watch

Job Description:

Since 1934, Camp Weredale has offered a sleepaway camp program to vulnerable youth. It is located on the shores of the beautiful Lac de L'Achigan in Saint-Hippolyte and offers exciting learning opportunities and enjoyable outdoor activities to six to seventeen-year old boys and girls. The majority of our campers are receiving supportive social services and / or are facing family challenges. Camp Weredale offers these young people a safe and beautiful living environment close to nature in which they can learn new skills, create long-term friendships and gain a positive outlook on life.Camp Weredale is searching for dynamic staff who enjoy working with youth, can effectively engage them in activities and are looking for a fun, exciting learning opportunity this summer. 

Responsibilities:

• To participate in pre-camp training and orientation.
• To play an active role in promoting a positive and constructive camp environment.
• To ensure the safety and security of all campers between the hours of 23:00 and 7:30 throughout each camp session.
• To be stationed on the hut line awake throughout the night.
• To ensure all campers are safely in their cabin.
• To patrol the area around the hut line and bathrooms every 15 minutes.
• To contact the Director or designate when there are issues at night that they cannot resolve by themselves.
• To attend all scheduled staff meetings and participate in formal and informal supervision with Camp Directors.
• To respect all camp policies, procedures, guidelines and rules.
• To perform all other related tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must be able to stay awake throughout the night.
• Must have the capacity to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be trustworthy and reliable.
• Must be emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to relate to children.
• Must be comfortable in, and respectful of, a group living environment.
• Must be punctual and capable of respecting a camp preset schedule.
• Belief in the individual worth of the camper.
• Must be capable of respecting confidentially regarding camper medical, behavioural issues and family history.

Salary offered:

To be discussed depending on experience

Employment Status:

Summer, full-time, day, evening, weekend. Transportation, lodging, and food are included at Camp Weredale during the stay.

Duration of employment:

June 13, 2025, to August 14, 2025..

If you are interested in becoming part of our team please send your resume to campweredale@hotmail.com