
COACHES
The greatest key to any camp's success, is their leadership team. At Summer Shake Day Camp, we take pride in hiring some of the very best. We search for energetic, caring and fun individuals with a genuine love for children. All of our staff are trained, equipped and educated on how to better serve the needs of children in everyday circumstances and situations.
STAFF HIRING STANDARD
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Be at least 16 years of age.
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Pass the initial screening process.
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Pass the personal interview.
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Posess skills or abilities that better equip them to work with children.
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Pass reference checks.
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Have experience working with children.
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Provide proof of CPR and First Aid certifications.
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Submit a cleared criminal reference check.
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Demonstrate a strong work ethic and good attitude in training sessions.
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Be in complete agreement with the PAOC statement of fundamental and essential truths.
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Have a genuine love for children.

OUR STANDARD
DIRECTORS
Our Directors provide leadership for the camp, staff and volunteers on a daily basis. They are also responsible for all of our administrative needs that help keep things organized. Additionally, they have education and extensive experience in child care services to provide direction in any circumstance.
DIRECTORS
LEAD COACHES
Lead Coaches provide daily direction to their specific assigned age group. They make sure that all is running smoothy on the floor and are ready to intervene in any given situation. These staff come with loads of experience and greater qualifications to lead and care for every need on the floor.
COACHES
Coaches are energetic, fun and caring individuals that possess a genuine love for children. They possess knowledge and experience in child care for a camp setting. In addition, all our Coaches are fully trained in problem resolution, behaviour intervention, programming and emergency response. Each Coach is uniquely hired to complement each other through talents, skills and abilities. Check out our hiring standard.
Coaches are energetic, fun and caring individuals that possess a genuine love for children. They possess knowledge and experience in child care for a camp setting. In addition, all our Coaches are fully trained in problem resolution, behaviour intervention, programming and emergency response. Each Coach is uniquely hired to complement each other through talents, skills and abilities. Flex Coaches exist to provide the necessary relief a camp environment requires.
FLEX COACHES
VOLUNTEER HIRING STANDARD
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Pass the initial screening process.
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Pass the personal interview.
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Pass reference checks.
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Submit a cleared criminal reference check. (16 and over.)
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Demonstrate a strong work ethic and good attitude in training sessions.
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Be in complete agreement with the PAOC statement of fundamental and essential truths.
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Have a genuine love for children.
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All volunteers must be at least 13 years of age.

OUR STANDARD
Coaches in training play an important role on the Summer Shake team supporting Coaches and building intentional relationship with all the kids who come through our doors. This is a great opportunity to gain work experience and learn teamwork first hand.