ABOUT THE ROLE

The Day Camp Leader is a direct member of the front-line day camp team delivering program content and working directly with the campers. Leaders facilitate campers through a variety of programming activities each day, while striving to provide a positive camp experience for all participants. All members of the day camp team are expected to exhibit and build strong, positive leadership behaviours appropriate to mentor and grow younger volunteers into our future day camp staff. Learn more about the role here.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High energy, self-initiator

• Experience teaching or working with children in a recreational programming or school setting would be considered an asset

• Excellent people skills and a friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Qualifications (to be maintained as a condition of employment)

• Candidates must be currently certified in First Aid/Level C CPR Certifications

• WHMIS certification

• Must provide a satisfactory Police Criminal Records Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with children ages 7 to 18 in recreation programming or educational setting

• Experience supervising staff in a camp environment or related discipline preferred

• Candidates with an educational background i.e. Working towards B.Ed will be given preference

• Candidates must be currently certified in First Aid/Level C CPR Certifications

• Valid driver’s license an asset

• Ability to swim and skate

• Ability to speak French

Working Conditions

• Exposure to a loud, and busy environment.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. - While performing the functions of this job some tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort including some combinations of standing, standing at a height, sitting, sitting at a height, crouching, walking, climbing, swimming, performing work while wet and /or performing work while wet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods, as most programming takes place outside in varying weather conditions.
• Term position - June 22, 2026 to August 28, 2026
• 35 hours per week
• $17.18 per hour