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Job Description: Camp Counsellors play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, inclusive, and memorable camp experience for all attendees. They are responsible for implementing and facilitating age-appropriate activities and programs designed for their specific camp, encouraging participation, creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. Camp Counsellors foster a positive and welcoming environment where campers feel supported, respected, and encouraged to try new things, build friendships, and develop new skills. They actively supervise campers, promote positive behaviour, follow established health and safety procedures, and respond appropriately to the needs of individual campers.

Please note: Camp Programming occurs during school breaks and P.A. Days, typically between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

-Deliver the camp program ensuring adequate safety requirements and under the guidance supervisors, managers, and other senior staff

-Plan and facilitate inclusive camp programs that meet the needs of all participants

-Provide instruction to campers, plan and prepare for all activities related to the camp program established

-Maintain staff to camper ratios at all times





-Ensure all campers are supervised at all times, and provided a secure and enjoyable experience by adhering to all required safety standards and assisting in emergency procedures as required

-Act as a liaison and resource to parents, participants and leaders while providing exceptional customer service at all times

-Complete other tasks as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

- Must have or be working towards a secondary school diploma
- Certification in Standard First Aid & CPR-C required
- 1+ year experience supervising and working with children and youths ages 4-12 is required
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and lead activities for large groups of children is required
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Must be available to work on all/most TDSB PA Days, Winter, Spring & Summer breaks
- Previous experience as a Camp Counsellor and/or teacher is an asset
- Knowledge of and/or working towards HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development

certification is an asset

- If 18 years of age or older, the ability to provide a clear background check & Vulnerable Sector

Check (VSC) is required

- Availability to work during the week outside the TDSB break schedule is an asset

Application instructions: Please apply through this job posting.

This employer partner is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Camp Counsellor - North York
🏢 The Career Foundation
📍 North York