Job Title: Diabetes Sports Camp National Lead
About I Challenge Diabetes (ICD)
ICD is the charity that focuses on delivering the most engaging, inspiring, and empowering opportunities to the type 1 community. We do not shy away from the tough questions. Together amongst peers, we build the skills and courage to face whatever obstacles come our way. We practice them together, leveraging our combined strengths. Each individual may have a different starting point and we meet there to create and celebrate goals together. Life with diabetes demands a lot of us, but the resulting strength gained can expand our horizons.
What You’ll Do
The Camp Lead will drive the implementation of our Diabetes Sports Camps, with a specific focus on youth with type one diabetes, enabling them to learn more about their health, and management strategies, with opportunity to practice surrounded by knowledgeable mentors. Each day of camp will include space for up to 50 T1D campers, non-T1D siblings and friends.
This role will work closely with ICD Team Senior Staff, both off-site in the spring, and on-site during the summer to prepare camp programs for success, including the coordination of team members, participants, equipment and signage with clear communication and leadership. Administration will range from responding to inquiries, working with community partners, detailed planning and implementation of events, staff and camp schedules, communications flow for participants and the leadership team, and staff training, along with other ad-hoc responsibilities as needed.
You will also be responsible for the general supervision and safety of campers, including individualized camper diabetes management, oversight of blood sugar logs and facilitating discussions around diabetes management.
The Camp Lead will work closely with ICD Team Senior Staff to set the culture and tone of camp for all staff and campers. You will encourage the participation, growth and skill development of all camp staff and campers, and embody ICD’s Core Values: Respect, Compassion, and Empowerment.
– Works directly with the ICD Team to prioritize initiatives and target regions
– Develops program details, timelines, and planning for on-site logistics
– Develops gear requirements, equipment lists and activity schedules
– Completes each events checklist to completion
– Assists with post-event follow-up evaluation, including participant surveys and filing
– Works with regional contacts to develop and achieve local objectives
– Assists with marketing events to potential participants, including individuals, organizations and health-care networks
– Maintains accurate and complete files, including registration, waivers, and surveys
– Works collaboratively with team to ensure smooth program execution from start to finish
– Assists with the packing and setup of events, teardown, and organization of all ICD equipment
– Assists with volunteer engagement, working to delegate event duties and monitor performance of team members, including volunteers, to deliver optimal outcomes
Preferred Qualifications
– Current Post Secondary Student or recent graduate
– In-depth understanding of type 1 diabetes, including managing the disease, best practices, problem solving, and the stigmas/psycho-social challenges of T1D
– Strong project- and risk-management skills
– Ability to work as a member of a team and supervise/facilitate diabetes management tasks.
– Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
– Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
– Ability to multi-task with a keen attention to detail, even under tight deadlines
– Must be willing to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check
– Current First-Aid Certification (at a minimum).
– Experience with the production, planning and execution of events
– At least two years of experience facilitating camp or similar programs, including multi-sport programming, drama, music and/or sports officiating
– Physically fit (e.g., an ability to carry 1/3 of own body weight)
– Ability to maintain a flexible schedule with dependability (weekend, evening and overnight events with travel required.)
– Priority will be given to those applicants who possess additional relevant certifications
– Previous summer camp, child care, or sports camp experience preferred.
Working Conditions
Camp programming runs from 9am-4pm. Work hours are 8:30am-4:30pm. Outside of regular programming, you will participate in and lead team meetings and additional training as needed. The Camp Lead will need to be able to:
-Run, jump, swim and participate joyfully in other physical activities along side campers
-Handle commercial cleaning agents appropriately
-Lift or move objects of up to 50lbs
-Supervise campers indoors and outdoors during exposure to varied weather conditions, including sun, rain and other inclement weather.
Location
The Camp Lead will ideally travel to Calgary and Toronto to implement staff training, and will be available to work at all camp locations in Toronto, Barrie, Mississauga, Hamilton, and Niagara, Saskatoon, Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton, on an as-needed basis.
Travel and Accommodations
Flights required to attend training and camps out of province will covered by ICD. (example – team member living in Calgary would need to fly to Vancouver camp location to work.)
Shared accommodations will be provided, as needed, at each camp location.
Transportation to and from the airport to shared accommodations will be covered, excluding the team members’ home town. Candidates will be responsible to arrange transportation to and from camp daily.
Exceptions may apply.
Compensation: Starts at $20/hour, dependent on experience and certifications
Start Date: May 26, 2025
End Date: August 22, 2025
To Apply:
Please Submit Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected]
ICD recognizes and celebrates the strength in diversity. Should you require accommodations during any stage of application process, please contact hr@ichallengediabetes.org