Available Locations: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Los Angeles, Recent York

Note: We are accepting applications from both American and international staff for all positions at our USA summer camps. If you are a Canadian post-secondary student, you are eligible to apply for a J1 Summer Work and Travel work permit

When you apply, please indicate your nationality and current status as a student to learn more.

Note: There will be training for the Camps Staff before the Summer Camps.

The contract period will be from late June to Mid-August; Camp period will be July 2 – August 13, 2023

Summer Camp Period

Vancouver / Toronto / Los Angeles: July 2 - August 13, 2023

Montreal / New York: July 2 - July 30, 2023

Job Summary

Senior Counselors are responsible for ensuring all camp programming is of high quality, is executed safely and meets directives from Tamwood Head Office. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of General Counselors.

Reporting Structure

Senior Counselors report directly to the Camp Director and indirectly to On-Campus and Off-Campus Coordinators and to Head Office, also work in collaboration with the Office Administrator, Activity Instructors, and support staff.

Desired Qualifications

- College diploma or undergraduate degree studies (Human Kinetics, Education or Recreation Management) or 2 – 3 years of relevant experience

- Experience with teaching or coaching children ages 7 to 17

- A minimum of two years experience in a leadership or supervisory role

- MS Office experience

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including telephone and email correspondence

- Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to detail

- Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and within a team

- Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and to meet deadlines





- Must be 21 or older and hold a valid unrestricted driving license

- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive issues with tact and discretion

Work performed

- Executes the camp activity program and ensures it is of the highest quality

- Responsible for the overall safety and supervision of campers and the adherence to the daily schedule

- Acts as a liaison between Camp Administration and General Counsellors

- Acts as the Trip Point person for all off-campus excursions and evening programs

- Supervises the delivery of the Conversation Club Curriculum by General Counsellors

- Ensures that all supplies needed for programming are ordered and available for use

- Assists with camper arrival and departure procedures

- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the weekly camp program calendar

- Site checks daily activities

- Attends all meetings as required

- Promotes the English-Only Policy

- Administers First Aid as required

- Completes accident, incident and discipline report forms as needed

- Drives camp vehicles as required

- Leads occasional camp facility tours for agents or parents

- Provides staff with direction in regard to student welfare and support

- Assists Camp Director with staff appraisals

- Produces reports as instructed by Head Office

- Attends all meals and supervises General Counsellors during meal times

- Actively participates in pre and post-camp periods

- Wears Camp t-shirt at all times while on duty

- Submits final report & final evaluation at the end of the summer

- Performs other duties as needed

- Helps to execute all evening programming (ex. Disco night, Talent Show, Amazing Race)

- Briefs staff daily for upcoming on-campus programming & leads other meetings as required

- Generates enthusiasm amongst the staff and campers for programmed activities

- Manages the execution of night duty

Performs other duties as needed

📌 Senior Counselor - Summer Camp (Contract) - All Locations (Vancouver)
🏢 Tamwood International College
📍 Vancouver