Job Status: Student

Union: Non-Union

Number of Positions: 1

Hours of Work: 42.5

Location: Cultural Centre

Reason for Vacancy: Seasonal

Closing Date: May 22, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for Camp Team Leader – Arts & Culture for the summer of 2026. This position will start approximately June 22, 2026, for a period up to September 4, 2026.

To qualify for this summer student position, students must currently be enrolled in school full-time for the 2025/2026 winter term (normally ending April, May or June) and/or returning to school full-time in the 2026 fall term (normally starting in August or September).

Job Description:

The Camp Team Leader position is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality summer children’s camp program for registered participants. In addition, summer camp Team Leaders will be required to actively supervise all program activities including lunch.

Essential responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Lead a team of camp leaders in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
• Ensure staff team is actively engaged in all aspects of program planning, set-up, conducting activities and actively participating in activities including swimming, clean-up and evaluation
• Act as a resource and support for staff in areas where development is required
• Follow policies and procedures in place relevant to the position
• Communicate with parents as required
• May be required to modify activities to ensure age appropriateness
• Will be required to take the lead on managing participant behaviours
• Coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of a summer camp program
• Daily activities generally include:
  • Active Games
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Drama Activities
  • Fitness Breaks
  • Swimming/ Water Play
• Implement the philosophies of HIGH FIVE
• Coordinate all administrative duties for their specific site
• Work both indoors and outdoors.

Essential Qualifications:

• This position will be subject to receiving student subsidy funding from the Canada Summer Jobs Program to be eligible to apply to this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, and
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Because of the responsibilities of this position, preference will be given to those enrolled in first year or above in post-secondary education in a recreation or child and youth related program, and one or more years of experience in the field of program planning
• Because of the responsibilities of the program for Camp Team Leaders, applicants must be 16 years of age or older to apply
• Previous experience working as a Camp Leader (or other similar camp environment), working with children 6 years of age or older (preferably in a recreation program environment)

Certifications/memberships/licenses:

• Current Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR (WSIB approved) prior to camps opening
• Certified with the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development prior to camps opening

Background check requirements

Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment.

Essential physical and/or safety requirements:

• Bending: frequent stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, squatting (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (kneeling, crouching, squatting while communicating with children; bending while preparing for activities; bending while cleaning up activities; bending while packing up materials)
• Walking: frequent walking on rough surface; constant walking on level surface (walking throughout duration of program at program facility/park; walking on field trips)
• Reaching: frequent reaching above shoulder, below shoulder, forward, backward, handling (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (reaching for program material for program set-up/ take down; lifting participants in cases of emergencies)
• Lifting: frequent lifting at shoulder, carrying, transferring; constant lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (lifting program material for program set-up/ take down; lifting participants in case of emergencies; lifting while cleaning after activities)
• Standing: frequent standing inside, outside (standing while delivering programs; standing while preparing for activities; standing while cleaning)
• Hands: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement) (using hands to deliver programming; using hands for daily administrative tasks (filling in reports, attendance, logbooks, etc.)

Benefits

This summer student position has an hourly wage of $19.06 to $21.12 will receive vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act.

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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.

The Municipality does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision‑making tools in its recruitment or selection processes; all hiring decisions are made by people.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.