Employment

Department: Campus Rec -Fitness
Duration: Casual / Part-time
Hourly Rate: $20.65/h

Job Description:

Our Certified Personal Trainers are responsible for creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs for healthy or medically cleared individuals or groups. The personal trainer establishes realistic goals, and then designs, tailors and implements a fitness program that will motivate clients through each session.  As a professional in the fitness field, the personal trainer will coach their clients by demonstrating and teaching safe and proper techniques, will conduct fitness assessment and track performance goals as well as supervise the client’s workout sessions. The personal trainer may conduct training in group settings.

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the areas of personal training &/or exercise physiology
• Valid level 1 Personal Training certification by an accredited association (CanFitPro, SPI, NCSA, CSEP, etc…)
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid First aid certification

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Possess excellent client-services skills, communication skills, strong teaching skills, ability to answer questions, and the ability to accommodate client’s need;
• Possess the ability to design, create and adjust training programs to accommodate their client’s needs;
   
• Possess the ability to work a flexible schedule. (weekends, weekdays, early morning until late evening);
   
• Possess the ability to complete all requested questionnaires to efficiently tailor fitness programs to each client;
   
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the appropriate supervisor;
   
• Knows the rules and regulations of the facility, relays them to all clients and enforces them. 
   
• Is prepared to respond to an emergency by using current university procedures;
   
• Is aware of literature and trends in fitness and fitness-related fields;
   
• Encourages safety and proper form at all times.

Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Department: Campus Rec -Fitness
Duration: Casual / Part-time
Hourly Rate: $25.00/h

Job Description:

A group fitness instructor is responsible for guiding participants through a challenging yet safe cardiovascular workout by means of a safe group fitness class.

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posting Dates: December 20, 2024 to March 15, 2025
Duration: Full-time Seasonal

• June 9 – June 20 (35 hours/ week)
• June 23 - August 15, 2025 (43 hours/week)

Number of Positions: 15+
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $17.20/h

Job Description: 

As a Gee-Gees Camps Counselor, it is your responsibility to uphold all camp values by delivering quality programming while creating a safe and dynamic atmosphere for all. Camp Counselors dedicate their summer to providing a fun, dynamic and supportive environment for camp children, youth, and their families. 

RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)

• Attend and complete all Mandatory Trainings (May-June, June)
• Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
• Day-to-Day delivery and participation of all camp programs and activities (Virtual or in-person)
• Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 5 – 17 in all camp areas.
• Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
• Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
• Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
• Collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
• Plan, facilitate, and lead activities throughout the day and ensure proper clean up of those activities.
• Be in constant communication with your Head Counselor, Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
• Arrive to camp on-time, clean, in the camp uniform.
• Be a positive Role Model

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Background and Competency in Sports and/or Recreation and/or Leadership Development
• Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
• Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
• Adequate access to a wi-fi network to be available for interactive virtual meetings, trainings, and facilitations throughout the duration of the summer.
• Strong Assets: Experience working in a camp environment and with children
• Provided: All camp staff will be required to take a Safeguard Certification during training. 

POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training 

• Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
• Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector) 

CAMP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Gee-Gees Camps offer a variety of programs during the summer including Recreational, Culinary, Leadership Development, and Specialized Sports Camps. Head Counselors are given ample planning time in training and will be expected to plan and execute programs they are assigned to for the duration of the summer.  

CAMP PROGRAMS/ COUNSELOR PORTFOLIO’S:

Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]

Posting Dates: December 20, 2024 to March 15, 2025
Duration: Full-time Seasonal

• June 9 – June 20 (35 hours/ week)
• June 23 - August 15, 2025 (43 hours/week)

Number of Positions: 8+
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $18/h

Job Description:

As a Gee-Gees Camps Head Counselor, it is your responsibility to uphold all camp values by delivering quality programming while creating a safe and dynamic atmosphere for all. Head Counselors dedicate their summer to providing a fun, dynamic and supportive environment for camp children, youth, and their families. Head Counselors provide guidance and program support to their camp counselor team.

RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)

• Attend and complete all Mandatory Trainings (May-June, June)
• Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
• Day-to-Day delivery and participation of all camp programs and activities (Virtual or in-person)
• Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 5 – 17 in all camp areas.
• Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
• Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
• Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
• Communicate daily with camper families/ guardians with ongoing updates, and overview of the day.
• Lead, collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
• Plan, facilitate, and lead activities throughout the day and ensure proper clean up of those activities.
• Be in constant communication with your Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
• Arrive to camp on-time, clean, in the camp uniform.
• Be a positive Role Model
   

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Background and Competency in Sports and/or Recreation and/or Leadership Development
• Experience working in a child-care or camp environment.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
• Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
• Adequate access to a wi-fi network to be available for interactive virtual meetings, trainings, and facilitations throughout the duration of the summer.
• Strong Asset: Supervisory experience in a work-place setting
• Provided: All camp staff will be required to take a Safeguard Certification during training. 
   

POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training

• Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
• Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector)

CAMP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Gee-Gees Camps offer a variety of programs during the summer including Recreational, Culinary, Leadership Development, and Specialized Sports Camps. Within each sector, alongside a passion and energy for working with children and youth, each counselor will require a specific skill set to be successful in their role.

CAMP PROGRAMS/ COUNSELOR PORTFOLIO’S:

Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]

Posting Dates: December 20, 2024 to March 15, 2025
Duration: Full-time Seasonal

• June 9 – June 20 (35 hours/ week)
• June 23 - August 15, 2025 (43 hours/week)

Number of Positions: 2
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $19/h

Job Description:

As the Gee-Gees Camps Senior Counselor - Integration, you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to camp counselors and campers with regards to child behavior, children’s exceptionalities, or special needs. As needed, the senior counselor will facilitate interventions or respond to group needs by fully immersing into a camp program.  

The incumbent is responsible for upholding all camp values by demonstrating empathy and care when responding to issues, or when actively integrating a child into their camp setting. Moreover, the senior counselor provides clear behavior management tools and guidance to counselors in collaboration with the camps program assistants and the camp coordinator. 

RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)

• Attend and complete all Mandatory Trainings (June)
• Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
• Collect, and prepare materials and resources for camp counselors align with any notes or prompts provided to camp leadership from a camper family upon registration.
• Provide support in all camp programs by actively being involved in and ready to fill in for any camp activities, theme days, sports, camp wide games.
• Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 6 – 17 in all camp areas.
• Actively advocate for friendly, safe, and healthy camp spaces between campers and peers alike.
• Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
• Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
• Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
• Aid the Head Counselor in delivering feedback to camper families regarding their ongoing behaviour management plan.
• Lead, collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
• Be in constant communication with your Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
• Arrive to camp on-time, clean, in the camp uniform.
• Be a positive Role Model
   

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in or successful graduation from a post-secondary program in the field of child and youth development: education, recreation and leisure, psychology, social work, Individual Education Programs (IEP’s), or equivalent related work-experience.
• 2 + years experience working in a child-care, youth, or camp environment.
• 1 + years working with vulnerable groups, children, and youth with exceptionalities.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to multi-task and maintain schedules.
• Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
• Advanced Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
• Strong Asset: Supervisory experience in a work-place setting.
• Strong Asset: Safe talk Certification 
   

POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training

• Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
• Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector)

CAMP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 

• Ensure development and working plan to prepare all counselors for behaviour management success
• Actively communicate and a variety of tools to prepare counselors and campers for growth.
• Gain insights into all camp programs and their success, ensure necessary support is being given to individual camp programs regarding camper health.
• Provide tangible tools and tips for campers to put into practice in and outside of camp programs
• Practice safety in every aspect of the position – mental and physical safety of co-workers, youth, and children

Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]

Posting Dates: December 20, 2024 to March 15, 2025
Duration: Full-time Seasonal

• June 9 – June 20 (35 hours/ week)
• June 23 - August 15, 2025 (43 hours/week)

Number of Positions: 1
Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports – Camps
Hourly Rate: $19/h

Job Description:

As a Gee-Gees Camps Senior Counselor – Leadership Development, you will be responsible for the ongoing facilitation and planning for all Leaders and Counselor in Training camps. The Senior Counselor leads the leadership development camp initiatives and coordinates camp-wide volunteerism align with camp objectives and individual youth goals.

The incumbent is responsible for upholding all camp values by delivering quality programming while creating a safe and dynamic atmosphere for all. The incumbent will dedicate their summer to providing a fun, active and supportive environment for camp counselors, children, youth, and their families. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES( NOT LIMITED TO)

• Complete understanding of all camp policies and procedures and child-care management by actively performing all daily duties align with these practices as outlined in the Camp Handbook and in Training.
• Plan, prepare, outline activity schedules for delivery – align with programming goals. Includes any camp-wide leadership initiatives that engage all camp programs.
• Teach specific skills and competencies in job readiness and child-care management. Collaborative Lesson planning and development alongside the camps program assistant and camp coordinator.
• Day-to-Day delivery and participation of all camp programs and activities.
• Actively provide a fun and interactive camp environment for all while actively ensuring the care and upmost safety and security for children and youth ages 6 – 17 in all camp areas.
• Mentor and support youth in their camp volunteering, while providing ongoing guidance.
• Provide youth with ongoing support and provide end of camp youth evaluations alongside an individualized camp letter that outlines the campers experience and capabilities.  
• Practice confidentiality when being trusted with any camper personal or family information.
• Report, complete paperwork as needed (Incident/Accident reports, behavioural forms, logs etc.)
• Demonstrate maturity, sound judgement, leadership, and professionalism always
• Communicate daily with camper families/ guardians with ongoing updates, and overview of the day.
• Lead, collaborate, support, and empower your co-workers and peers
• Be in constant communication with your Co-Counselors and Coordinators.
• Arrive to camp on-time, clean, in the camp uniform.
• Be a positive Role Model
  
   

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in or successful graduation from a post-secondary program in the field of child and youth development: education, recreation and leisure, psychology, kinesiology, community development, social work, or equivalent related work-experience.
• 2 + years experience working in a child-care, youth, or camp environment.
• 2 + years facilitation experience and providing mentorship to a large group of youth
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to multi-task and maintain schedules.
• Leadership and ability to work as a part if a dynamic team
• Advanced Language Skills: Bilingual, English & French – Oral, written, and comprehension
• Strong Asset: Supervisory experience in a work-place setting. 
  
   

POSITION PRE-REQUISITES: Must be willing to obtain prior to camp training

• Standard First-Aid CPR/AED Training Certification
• Valid Police record check (Vulnerable Sector)

WEEKLY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 

• Actively communicate and delegate initiatives and activities to the programs counselor to ensure program goals are being achieved
• Guide the program counselor with all aspects in supervision and child-care within all activities.
• Provide tangible tools and tips for youth to put into practice in and outside of camp programs
• Liaison between youth in the program and youth families – relaying all pertinent information or incidents or any concerns regarding the camper’s success in the program. 

• Practice safety in every aspect of the position – mental and physical safety of co-workers, youth, and children 

  The Senior Counselor works collaboratively with the Leadership Development Camps programs team to coordinate/ schedule emergency first aid and safeguard certifications within those camps. 
   

Send resume and cover letter to the Gee-Gees leadership team : [email protected]

Department: Intramurals
Hourly Rate: $17.20+/hr.
Duration: September 2024 to April 2025
Number of positions: 1

Job description 
Along with Gee-Gees Recreation professional team, develops and implements a comprehensive social media strategy to increase engagement and brand awareness. Keeps abreast of Gee-Gees Recreation activities and the uOttawa community. Acts as a leader and team player contributing to building and managing a robust social media strategy while managing the content creation team. Works closely with the intramural team and receive guidance and training from full-time Gee-Gees Recreation staff and the Student Affairs marketing and communications team. 

Responsibilities

• Leads development of a monthly social media content calendar for Gee-Gees Recreation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet Gee-Gees Recreation (fitness, aquatics, camps and intramurals) social media needs.
• Trains and orients social media content creators on developing and posting creative, original content that speaks to the Gee-Gees Recreation brand.
• Collaborates and assigns content ideas to social media content creators for development, while ensuring they adhere to Gee-Gees Recreation brand standards.
• Provide regular updates and analytics concerning social media account performance, along with market comparisons, while identifying trends for the full-time Gee-Gees Recreation staff.
• Helps create weekly social media content (educational, event promotion, event takeover, etc.) as needed.
• Leads weekly meetings and working sessions with content creators.
• Monitors social media accounts and responds to clientele.
• Assists with other Gee-Gees Recreation tasks and events as required.

Essential qualifications

• Good language skills (oral, written) in both English and French
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong desire to work well in a team setting, with availability to work evenings and weekends
• Proven experience in creating engaging content on different social media platforms, with the ability to work with creative and video editing tools
• Knowledge of social media trends, hashtags and engagement strategies
• Excellent writing, editing (photo, video, text), presentation and communication skills
• Positive attitude, detail and customer orientation, and good multitasking and organizational skills

Send your resumé and cover letter to [email protected].
 

Department: Intramurals
Hourly Rate: $17.20+/hr.
Duration: May 2024 to August 2024 (and September 2024 to April 2025)
Number of positions: 1 or 2

Job description 
Act as the eyes, ears and voice of Gee-Gees Recreation on all social media platforms, along with intramural league and events staff. Keep abreast of Gee-Gees Recreation activities and the uOttawa community. Researches and turns content ideas into videos, images, infographics and text captions, in collaboration with the social media strategist. Follows intramural leagues and events and current social media trends closely. 

Responsibilities

• Helps develop a social media content calendar for Gee-Gees Recreation by providing content ideas that align with the overall social media strategy.
• Creates social media content (educational, event promotion, event takeover, etc.).
• Films Gee-Gees Recreation leagues, programs, activities and events.
• Publishes posts according to the established social media content calendar.
• Collaborates with the student social media team so all content is relevant, while maximizing engagement, reach and sales.
• Ensures all content aligns with our brand voice and parameters.
• Monitors social media accounts and responds to clientele as required (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
• Works alongside and becomes familiar with other Gee-Gees Recreation student staff.
• Assists with other Gee-Gees Recreation tasks and events as required.

Essential qualifications
•    Good language skills (oral, written) in both English and French
•    Strong desire to work in a team setting, with availability to work evenings and weekends
•    Proven experience in creating engaging content on different social media platforms, with the ability to work with creative and video editing tools 
•    Knowledge of social media trends, hashtags and engagement strategies
•    Excellent writing, editing (photo, video, text), presentation and communication skills
•    Positive attitude, detail and customer orientation, and good multitasking and organizational skills
 

Send your resumé and cover letter to [email protected].

Department: Intramurals

Number of Positions: 2-5
Hourly Rate: $16.55+/hr

Job Description:

Intramural League Supervisors are the Intramural Program’s representatives during games. They promote communication between Intramural Programs’ administration staff and participants. Supervisors are responsible for managing the leagues and ensuring they run smoothly throughout the season. This includes preparing game sheets, taking out and putting away all necessary equipment, completing incident/accident reports when necessary and being available to answer questions from participants. Supervisors must know the rules and regulations of their sport(s) and facilities and apply them whenever disputes may arise. They will also post all scores and standings and notify affected parties when there are changes to the schedule. Supervisors must administer first-aid, when necessary, and complete appropriate accident forms. They will promote a safe and fun environment for all participants. Supervisors will attend all required training sessions and assist during registration week. The League Supervisors report to the Intramural Programs’ Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator. 

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a dynamic team.
• Good language competency (oral, written) in both English and French.
• Experience in a supervisory and/or in a customer service role.
• Good understanding of respective sport(s) and its associated rules.
• Passion for respective sport(s).
• First Aid/CPR qualifications or willing to obtain. 

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Before the Season:

• Attend all mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Assist with the pre-season registration and assist in organizing team t-shirts or jerseys.
• Attending the captain’s meeting once all teams are registered. 

During the Season:

Before Games:

During Games:

After Games:

Other:

Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Department: Intramurals
Number of Positions: 10-20
Hourly Rate: $16.55+/hr

Job Description:

All referees are responsible for officiating league games in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner, while providing a fun and safe environment for all Intramural participants. Referees will implement established Intramural sport-specific rules to the best of their abilities.  Referees report directly to their sport’s Head Referee and work in conjunction with the League Supervisor as well as the Program Coordinator(s) where necessary.

SKILLS/ REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Before the Season:

During the Season:

Send resume and cover letter to: [email protected] (Please indicate in your email which sport(s) you wish to referee for)