Club Kodiak Advisors
What's an advisor?
Instead of "counsellors" at Club Kodiak, we have "advisors". Advisors live in a cottage with guests, and fill a lot of the same roles as a camp counsellor would, while also teaching life skills and offering more subtle supervision to promote independence.
So, why be an advisor?
It’s FUN!
What other job allows you to help teach sailing, salsa dancing and resume building - all in the same day?
It’s great work experience!
At Kodiak you work in a unique atmosphere, gaining valuable experience working with young adults with Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. With Kodiak you get to add to your resume a reputable program that has been working with youngsters for more than 27 years. Our staff training is led by experts in their fields who have years of experience to share.
There are financial benefits!
On top of a salary, there are many benefits to working with us:
* Food! During your time working at Club all food supplies are provided. Breakfast and lunch are made in your cottage, and dinner is with the whole group in the club house.
* Accommodation! You live at Club for a few months, so past staff have saved on rent costs by subletting their apartments for the summer.
* Laundry! Our laundry facilities are available to you at no cost.
Make life-long friendships!
Whether you are hanging out in the staff lounge after hours, exploring Muskoka on a day off, or enjoying a staff recreational activity, you will make some amazing connections with other staff this summer. We have seen co-workers turn into friends, roommates, partners – the connections really are amazing!
Discover your best self!
Once you have experienced a summer at Club, you will fully understand the self-growth that occurs. You are able to discover your true strengths and passions, and share them with like-minded colleagues.
Make a real difference in the world of our guests.
This is the big one. It can’t be understated how much your guests will adore you, and how much of a positive impact you will have with them. Simply by being their mentor, their advisor, their friend – you will make our guests feel safe, cared-for, and at home.
Here's what some of our advisors had to say about what working at Club means to them:
"Club Kodiak has given me so much confidence in my professional life. The guests, advisors and directors all have an unwavering belief in all I do at Club and everyone is so supportive. I learned how to dive at Club Kodiak because not even diving head first into water is scary with all the support that comes from Club. I come back year after year to catch up with my family at my home away from home!"
- Emily B.
"I've met some long time friends and had wonderful meaningful connections with the guests, such great memories and joy."
- Mila M.
"Working at club has helped me to improve my confidence level and ultimately my willingness to accept leadership positions. Prior to working at Club, I was hesitant to be assertive and I am now self assured when making important decisions. Being surrounded by a supportive team of advisors and amazing staff where I felt comfortable expressing my opinion in a group setting, has definitely helped me to improve this skill. Club Kodiak has had an incredibly positive impact on my personal life as well. Getting to know the guests and developing connections and friendships with them has truthfully changed my life. I have also had the privilege of making lifelong friendships with those I have met at club. I find it hard to put into words how much Club Kodiak and the guests that attend mean to me. I will forever be grateful for this experience and to have met such amazing individuals. I am so proud to have been a part of this team over the years!"
- Maika T.
"I created lasting memories and meaningful connections with guests and staff while learning about them in a super fun way and that helped me in my career."
- Irene F.
"By its nature, Club throws you into an unknown environment where you have to adapt: to a new home, new people, a new workplace. Club has taught me that adapting to this new environment means constant communication! Adapting to changing situations can be hard as an advisor and as a guest, but communicating with each other as you go along really helps. Club has definitely improved my communication skills! I have made friendships at Club which I know will last long beyond our time here."
- Niamh O.
