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2010 Job OpeningsHiring IS COMPLETE for the 2010 season. E-mail or call Elijah, our assistant director ( This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 416-975-9060) with any questions you may have. If you are interested in applying for a position in 2011, please fill out our online staff application in October. Jobs Available for 2010: position (min. age)
PLEASE NOTE: ANY JOB THAT IS NOT LISTED ABOVE IS FULL FOR 2010. If you are interested in working in our kitchen, please email resumes to Michel Ouellet. ( This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ) Position DetailsCounsellors are 17 or older and live with and take care of campers (about 10 kids and 2 counsellors live in each cabin). Nobody matters more in a camper’s life – a counsellor is mom, dad, teacher, rolemodel and best friend. Special Needs Counsellors: We have some campers with special needs, so Arowhon counsellors have the opportunity of being chosen to work in cabins that also have a child with special needs. Canoe Trippers guide campers and counsellors on wilderness trips. (Junior Canoe Trippers can be hired at age 17, Senior Canoe Trippers can be hired at age 18). Instructors teach activities to campers: Sail, Windsurf, Ride, Tennis, Crafts, Drama, Nature, Canoe Trip, Canoe, Kayak, Swim, Ropes, Climb, Guitar, Archery, Guitar and Land sports. (Head Instructors need to be a minimum age of 19, Assistant Instructors need to be a minimum age of 18).
Nurses (R.N.) support everyone's health at camp. Office Staff (minimum age 19) work in our Toronto office from May - June and then move to camp and spend the summer season up at camp with us helping to organize our lives.
Maintenance Workers make the physical site work. Salary
Qualifications
All of our staff need experience working and volunteering with children in order to be considered for a position. Plus… Canoe Trippers → Bronze Cross & Wilderness First Aid Water Instructors (except swimming) → Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid & Teaching Experience Swim Instructors→ NLS, Red Cross Instructors, Lifesaving Society Instructors, years of teaching and lifeguarding
Archery, Landsports, Riding, Tennis, & Nature Instructors → Standard First Aid High Ropes/Zipline Instructors → Standard First Aid & Level 2 Challenge Course Training (Level 2 can be arranged during AROWHON staff training)
Climbing Instructors → Standard First Aid & Level 1 Challenge Course Training (Level 2 can be arranged during AROWHON staff training)
Arts & Crafts, Guitar & Drama Instructors → Teaching Experience Office Staff → need previous office experience
How to ApplyComplete our Online Staff Application. After you complete the online application you can also send your resume to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it to give us a better idea about your experience. Hiring is complete for the 2010 season. |
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