Eagle Lake Ringette Camp

Job Descriptions

Ringette Director:

• Screen staff applications/conduct interviews as required/hire staff
• Organize planning meeting(s) with ORA Sport Development Chair/designate and Hockey Opportunity Camp Director (prior to and after camp)
• Organize Senior Staff Meeting(s) prior to and after camp
• Co-ordinate pre-camp schedule and assign Senior Staff to lead sessions
• Co-ordinate Senior Staff and Instructional Teams for camp
• Review with Senior Instructors the daily on ice programs of Instructors, including classroom session content, providing input as required
• Guide and support all staff during pre-camp and camp, as required
• Ensure all staff are performing their duties in a safe, responsible and effective manner and discipline as necessary
• Assign check-in and check-out duties for all staff
• Prepare final overall evaluation of Eagle Lake Ringette Camp, with staff input
• Shall be in attendance for full duration of the Camp, including pre-camp for all staff
• Previous experience in a Camp environment would be an asset

Senior Ringette Instructor:

• Assist in hiring of instructors and counselors
• Attend Senior Staff Meeting(s) prior to and after camp
• Assist in coordination of pre-camp schedule
• Plan lessons, supervise and instruct specified sessions during pre-camp
• Assist Instructional Staff with preparation of daily lesson plans for on-ice and classroom sessions
• Supervise a five person Instructional Team, and formally evaluate same on teaching ability, planning skills and overall job performance during camp
• Ensure campers are properly outfitted at the arena and that the facility is kept clean, tidy and free of potential hazards
• Tend to injured players and keep accurate records of any injury and treatment
• Arrange with kitchen staff for arena meals for your Instructional Team, as required
• Camper check-in and check-out duties as assigned

Ringette/Goaltending Instructor:

• Camper check-in and check-out duties as assigned
• Camp evaluation input as requested by the Senior Staff
• Attend pre-camp in a learning/preparation capacity to ensure knowledge of teaching methods and curriculum as outlined in the National Skill Instructor Program
• Fully plan and implement all on ice teaching sessions and classroom topics for your ice group, with direction and assistance of Senior Staff. *NOTE: Ringette Instructors work in pairs with 2 groups of up to 20 players, one Instructor being primary for one group, while assisting the partner with the second group. Goaltending Instructors work with two sections with up to 5 goalies per section.
• Complete a formal evaluation of Ringette or Goaltending and Skating Skills for each camper in your "Primary Section"
• As a group, plan and implement one evening program for all of the campers
• Assist counselors in your "Primary Section" with bedtime duties, as required

Section Head Counselor:

Perform all tasks of Cabin Counselor, with the additional responsibilities noted:

• Assist and/or lead camp specific pre-camp sessions as assigned
• Planning of evening program and gathering of equipment required (while section is at the rink, for this purpose Section Heads do not do "rink duty")
• Assign daily "rink duty" schedule for counseling staff
• Assign night supervision schedule for time from "camper lights out to staff curfew"
• Monitor discipline problems (camper or staff) and report same to Ringette Director
• Assist in evaluation of Cabin Counselors and overall camp

Cabin Counselor:

• Attend pre-camp in a learning capacity to ensure knowledge of camp facilities, procedures, schedules and activities during camp
• Participate in Ringette pre-camp sessions to ensure knowledge of teaching techniques for assisting Instructors while on "rink duty" with your section
• Ensure all campers and fellow staff are on time for all meals, activities and the bus
• Ensure all campers and fellow staff respect the property and each other contributing to a safe and fun experience for all
• Assist planning and set up of evening program as required by your Section Head
• Assist during camp activity sessions as required by the Hockey Opportunity Camp Program Staff
• Lead low organizational cabin group activities during scheduled sessions
• Camper check-in and check-out duties as assigned
• Assist in evaluation of applicable aspects of camp