People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

City of Cambridge Summer Camps provide staff with valuable and rewarding experience working with children and youth. Be a part of a team of like-minded peers that make a positive impact on our community while enhancing your leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

At City of Cambridge Camps, you will have the opportunity to be a part of exciting theme weeks and specialty camps including archery, skating, hockey, dance, swimming, gaming, robotics, outdoor education and so much more! Working for the City means you will make a difference in children’s lives and create lasting memories with campers that will positively impact their lives in the years to come.

What you will be doing

• Provide an inclusive, safe and fun camp experience for campers to participate in sports, crafts, games, swimming, outdoor fun, and more.
• Work as part of a team to support the goals and values of the camp program through quality instruction, excellent customer service, and staff relationships.
• Plan and implement activities and provide instruction to meet the needs of all campers.
• Provide instruction to camps and ensure planning and preparation for all activities, camp games, and sports related to the camp program are carried out successfully.
• Supervise campers and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
• Responds to emergencies and behaviour management issues in accordance with procedures.
• Adheres to prescribed policies and procedures.
• Enjoy working with children; previous experience is an asset.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Actively leads and participates in a wide range of activities including swimming.
• Providing administrative support to the Camp Leadership Team as required.
• Attendance at all mandatory training, that occurs during evenings and weekends.
• Attendance at all mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings that occur outside of camp hours.

Experience and Knowledge

Experience and an eagerness to work with children as well as strong leadership, communication and decision-making abilities.

We are looking for these certificates

Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED

High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development

Safeguard Training (or willingness to obtain as a condition of offer)

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Current and valid Police Vulnerable Sector Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

High Five-PHCD Certificate & Standard First Aid, CPR C AED Certificate

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour

Rate of pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $17.60.

Location of position

Duncan McIntosh Arena

Dickson Arena

W.G. Johnson Centre

Hespeler Arena

Preston Memorial Arena

Fountain Street Soccer Complex

Cambridge Sports Park

Cambridge Centre for the Arts

Hours of work

May 1 – September 4, 2026.

• Up to 40 hours per week *hours dependent on weekly registrations at location*

• Mandatory training between May 1 – June 26

• Camp starts on Monday June 29 and ends on Friday September 4

• Camp does not run on July 1 (Canada Day) or August 3 (Civic Holiday)

• Mandatory paid training dates/sessions will occur in May/June and mandatory weekly evening staff meetings in July and August, as scheduled by the Recreation Coordinator. Please note that training dates are subject to change.

Per hiring criteria, employees are expected to be available for the entire summer program period (June 29 – September 4).

Advertisement expiration date

Please apply for this position by January 25, 2026.

Applications received after this date will be considered if there are still positions available after the initial round of hiring.

If you are currently employed with the City of Cambridge, please apply through cityONE, My HR Portal.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.