Trevor Smith
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Motivated Summer Camp Counselor promoting years of experience helping children to develop life skills while building relationships and having fun. Compassionate individual known for communicating well with others, problem solving and managing time. Dedicated to promoting procedures and measures to encourage safety. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. High-energy Recreational Leader adept at developing exciting calendar events to maximize budgetary resources while fulfilling community desires. Talented problem-solver with personable and open style. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
Toronto Community Housing
07.2018 - 09.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Served as a role model for younger staff members by consistently demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of camp operations.
Camp Counselor
Urban Promise Ministries
09.2014 - 06.2019
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Responded to emergency situations by following first-aid guidelines and coordinating with medical personnel for participants requiring medical attention.
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
Scarborough, ON06.2020
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creativity and Innovation
- Role Modeling
- Camper Supervision
- Written and oral communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Activity Planning
- Safety measures
- Team building expertise
- Staff Management
- Special Events
- Outdoor Survival Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Event Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor
Toronto Community Housing
07.2018 - 09.2022
Camp Counselor
Urban Promise Ministries
09.2014 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute
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