Camp Supervisor Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Camp Supervisor Posting Id 3188
Number of Positions 1
Department Community Services
Division Recreation and Culture Services
Shift Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly
Job Length/End Date June 1 - August 28, or September 4, 2026, if at Elgin West CC
Job Type Temporary Part Time
Replacement/New Position New Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 12/01/2025
Application Deadline 01/02/2026
Position Summary Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Camp Supervisor will plan and develop day-to-day programming and special events for a specific school holiday camp program. They will supervise the Camp Counsellors working in the program and provide ongoing direction, supervision and evaluations. The Camp Supervisor will assist the Program Coordinator and Camp Directors in establishing and implementing the annual orientation for Camp Counsellors. The Camp Supervisor will be responsible for ordering supplies and equipment and completing administrative duties.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop the day-to-day programming for a specific Camp Program and Before and After Camp Program that meets the children’s age and developmental abilities.
- Modify camp programming to ensure campers with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the camp setting.
- Ensure there are a variety of activities in the camp program that targets the specific genre of the camp.
- Develop resource material for the Camp Counsellors to assist them in delivering the various activities in the program.
- Provide ongoing supervision and evaluation of the Camp Counsellors.
- Ensure the Before and After Camp Supervisors have scheduled staff to work in the Before and After Camp Program.
- Ensure camp ratios are met at all times.
- Work with the Camp Volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.
- Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome
- Ensure campers safety and security throughout the day.
- Assist in the implementation of camp training
- Ensure the camp staff payroll is completed and submitted to the Camp Director in a timely manner
- Complete all necessary forms (accident, incident) in a timely and accurate manner.
- Represent the City of Richmond Hill by presenting yourself in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
- Report to work promptly.
- Wear assigned uniform and name tag.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions.
- Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department.
- Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification
- High Five PHCD Certification
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Background knowledge in program planning including crafts, music, sports and games.
- Experience working in the area of specialty that the camp focuses on.
- May be required to successfully complete the Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive standard
- Previous experience in a day camp setting, supervising staff and dealing directly with the public.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization and administrative skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated) and will be required to provide proof of vehicle insurance upon hire
- Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.
Camp Supervisor Job Details | Richmond Hill
About the role
Camp Supervisor Posting Id 3188
Number of Positions 1
Department Community Services
Division Recreation and Culture Services
Shift Monday to Friday
Rate of Pay $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly
Job Length/End Date June 1 - August 28, or September 4, 2026, if at Elgin West CC
Job Type Temporary Part Time
Replacement/New Position New Vacancy
Posting Type Internal and External
Posting Date 12/01/2025
Application Deadline 01/02/2026
Position Summary Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Camp Supervisor will plan and develop day-to-day programming and special events for a specific school holiday camp program. They will supervise the Camp Counsellors working in the program and provide ongoing direction, supervision and evaluations. The Camp Supervisor will assist the Program Coordinator and Camp Directors in establishing and implementing the annual orientation for Camp Counsellors. The Camp Supervisor will be responsible for ordering supplies and equipment and completing administrative duties.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop the day-to-day programming for a specific Camp Program and Before and After Camp Program that meets the children’s age and developmental abilities.
- Modify camp programming to ensure campers with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the camp setting.
- Ensure there are a variety of activities in the camp program that targets the specific genre of the camp.
- Develop resource material for the Camp Counsellors to assist them in delivering the various activities in the program.
- Provide ongoing supervision and evaluation of the Camp Counsellors.
- Ensure the Before and After Camp Supervisors have scheduled staff to work in the Before and After Camp Program.
- Ensure camp ratios are met at all times.
- Work with the Camp Volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.
- Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome
- Ensure campers safety and security throughout the day.
- Assist in the implementation of camp training
- Ensure the camp staff payroll is completed and submitted to the Camp Director in a timely manner
- Complete all necessary forms (accident, incident) in a timely and accurate manner.
- Represent the City of Richmond Hill by presenting yourself in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
- Report to work promptly.
- Wear assigned uniform and name tag.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions.
- Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department.
- Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma
- Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification
- High Five PHCD Certification
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Background knowledge in program planning including crafts, music, sports and games.
- Experience working in the area of specialty that the camp focuses on.
- May be required to successfully complete the Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive standard
- Previous experience in a day camp setting, supervising staff and dealing directly with the public.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization and administrative skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
- Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
- Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated) and will be required to provide proof of vehicle insurance upon hire
- Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘ View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
About City of Richmond Hill
With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada’s most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A’ grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill’s municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill’s vision, “Where people come together to build our community,” builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.