ALGOMA UNIVERSITY STUDENT JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Summer Camp Counsellor
DEPARTMENT: GLC (48)
POSITION STATUS: Up to 35 hrs per week
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Summer Camp Director + Manager A&R;
START DATE: June 22nd, 2026
END DATE: August, 22nd, 2026
WAGE: $17.60 per hour

Number of Positions Available: 8

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Model valuable-sportsmanship through enthusiastic, non-competitive participation and

support
- Help camp staff maintain discipline during each activity
- Create a positive rapport with all campers and chaperones
- Be aware of camper dietary/medical needs
- Supervise campers during snacks/meals periods and drop off/ pick up periods
- Supervise campers during all activities including off campus events
- Lead groups from one activity to the next in an orderly manner
- Attend training sessions and regular meetings
- Keep accurate records, incident reports; report immediately to camp director
- Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Candidates should be prepared for physical labour of lifting, moving (chairs/tables etc.)

and lots of walking (very active job)
- Experience with children in a camp or educational setting preferred
- First Aid/Level C CPR Certifications preferred
- Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Closing:



Please send your resume and cover letter to Braiden Sunn - GLC Coordinator of
Operations via email to [email protected] no later than 4:00 pm on April 15, 2026.

Thank you for applying, please note that only successful applicants will be notified for an
interview. Successful applicants will be notified by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, May 20th.

Hours per week will be monitored based on camp registration. If needed, the Summer Camp
Director will work with all counsellors to ensure shift hours are fair.

Our positions are open to all qualified applicants. Algoma University is strongly committed to
fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal opportunity employer.
The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from

equity-seeking groups, (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with
disabilities, and LGBTQQIP2SA+ persons) who may contribute to further diversification of our
Institution.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request,
accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection
and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

📌 Summer Camp Counsellor DEPARTMENT: GLC (48) (Canada)
🏢 Algoma University
📍 Canada