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Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service community agency providing programs and services from early years to adults and primary health care to a diverse range of participants within a community development and health promotion perspective. DPNCHC provides a recreational, educational and fun day camp to 30 children in the months of July and August. The Summer Day Camp Leader will work in consultation with the Camp Staff, the Adult & Youth Coordinator, and the Manager of Children, Youth and Adult Services to ensure a high quality, safe, healthy and creative summer program for children between 6 and 12 years of age.

Responsibilities:

· Assist the Adult & Youth Coordinator in the planning and implementation of the Summer Day Camp Program,

· Provide leadership and peer-support to the camp program team,

· Provide appropriate supervision to groups of children of an age-specific group on and off-site,

· Assist in the supervision of volunteers,

· Act as a positive role model for participants, other staff and volunteers,

· Assist in the implementation of a series of thematic projects/activities, events and outings for an assigned group of children based upon the program plan and summer day camp themes,

· Assist in maintaining and submitting required records on-a-daily basis,

· Assist in exchanging information, resources and maintain good relations with other community organizations, local community residents and businesses regarding the Summer Day Camp Program,

· Actively participate in maintaining excellent relations with the parents/guardians of children who are attending the Summer Day Camp Program,

· Promote the involvement of program participants and their families in Centre activities and in the decision-making structure of the Centre,

· Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Due to funder requirements,



applicant must be between 15 - 30 years of age at the start of employment; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee status has been conferred,

· At least 3 years of previous summer day camp or other recreational or socially-based program experience working with children 6 through 12; experience working with diverse youth populations in a community based-setting is an asset,

· Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a leadership capacity, as well as work independently; must be creative, enthusiastic, energetic and able to provide encouragement to peers and participants,

· Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of effective practices and guidance related to children 6-12 years old,

· Must have at least 2 years of post-secondary education in child and youth work, social work, recreation, physical education, arts, education or related field,

· Demonstrated organizational and time management skills,

· Current First Aid and CPR certification are mandatory upon employment,

· Strong English language, writing/oral communication skills,

· Capable of facilitating in a positive, enthusiastic and encouraging manner a group of young and energetic children and able to use positive child management techniques,

· Ability to speak a second language is an asset (Portuguese, Spanish),

· Knowledge of or living in the Davenport West community the DPNCHC catchment is an asset.

Hourly Rate: $19.60 per hour, plus statutory benefits. This position is not part of the bargaining unit.

Contract Duration:



June 25 to August 21, 2026; Monday to Friday (8.5 weeks/ 35 hours per week).

Submit resume & cover letter, including in subject line Posting No. 2026-13 to [email protected] or mail to 1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from candidates, whose background is diverse in terms of culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. AI is used in screening and shortlisting applicants. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. DPNCHC is a perfume free workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8.5 weeks

Pay: $19.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

- Company pension

Application question(s):

- do you have knowledge, understanding of effective practices and guidance related to children 6-12 years old?
- Due to funder requirements, applicants must be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of employment; must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee status has been conferred.

Education:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:

- summer day camp or related: 3 years (required)

Language:

- English, write and read (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR & First Aid (required)

Location:

- Toronto, ON M6N 1B7 (required)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Children's Summer Day Camp Leader (Old Toronto)
🏢 Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
📍 Old Toronto