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Camp Counsellor – Dance

Posting Id: 3308

Department: Community Services

Division: Recreation and Culture Services

Shift: Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay: $17.60 per hour

Job Length/End Date: June 4 – August 28, 2026 (or September 4, 2026 if at Elgin West CC)

Job Type: Temporary Part Time

Position Type: New Vacancy

Posting Type: Internal and External

Posting Date: 03/24/2026

Application Deadline: 06/04/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Camp Counsellor supervises a group of children or youth in a day camp setting. Camp Counsellors assist in the implementation and delivery of camp activities and ensure camper safety and security throughout the day. They follow policies and procedures while delivering camp services effectively with Program Coordinator, Camp Directors, Supervisors, peers, participants and the public.

Key Dates

Camp Training Dates:

- June 4 – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- June 10 – 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- June 20 – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- June 25 – 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

The times above are tentative and will be confirmed in the Employment Offer.

Camp Dates: June 29 – August 28, 2026 (or September 4, 2026 if at Elgin West CC)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Implement daily camp activities.
- Modify camp activities to ensure campers with disabilities can participate and be fully integrated into the camp setting.
- Ensure a variety of activities in the camp program.
- Ensure camp ratios are met at all times.




- Work with the Camp Volunteers to ensure their inclusion in the programs and provide them with various responsibilities.
- Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome.
- Ensure campers’ safety and security throughout the day.
- Complete all necessary forms (accident, incident) timely and accurately.
- 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 times, with staff and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Required to work before care and after care shifts throughout the summer.

Education and Experience

- Candidates must be at least 15 years of age.
- Background experience and eagerness to work with children.
- High Five PHCD Certification.
- Standard First Aid and CPR C.

Required Skills/Knowledge

- Strong leadership, communication, organization and decision‑making skills.
- Ability to multi‑task.




- May be required to successfully complete the Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive Standard.
- Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check.
- Specialty camp staff are expected to demonstrate experience and knowledge in the applicable area.
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions.
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities.
- Shares current 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.
- Demonstrates the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage.

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.

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