Department Recreation & Culture

Job Type: Temporary

Number of Positions: 11

Affiliation: Non-Union

Job Summary: Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator and Program Director – Camps, the Program Supervisor - Camps is accountable for supervision and administration of the assigned camp.

Job Duties

- Accountable for the supervision and administration of the assigned camp.
- Oversees the planning, organization and leadership of all camp activities.
- Assists in the overall evaluation of camps and makes program recommendations.
- Responsible for all administrative tasks necessary to support the assigned camp, including, but not limited to; attendance, payroll, staff and program evaluations, mileage, program lists, budget tracking, incident reports, logs.
- Oversees the implementation of off-site trips (including swimming, skating); ensuring the proper organization of such activities and monitors such events for safety.
- Provides leadership to a team of 4-7 camp counsellors and volunteers and ensures that programs run smoothly during their shift.
- Actively involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of staff training.
- Evaluates staff performance in accordance with Town policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Skills

- Minimum Grade 11 education completed, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Minimum 2 years' camp program experience in the recreation field and/or leadership skills and staff supervision experience or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent.
- Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of recreational programs and camps.
- Excellent organization, time management and planning skills.
- Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 8, 2027).




- HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 8, 2027).
- Willingness to obtain Behaviour Management Systems certification.
- Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.
- Must be available to work the full 8 weeks of Summer Camps (June 30 - August 27, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Corporate Training, BMST, Summer Staff Training).

Nice to Have

- Post-secondary education in Recreation or Outdoor Education is an asset.
- Valid class 'G2' Ontario driver's licence with a transparent driver's abstract and access to daily use of a personal vehicle is an asset.

What is Offered to Staff

Rate of Pay: $21.49 - $23.36 *Please note: advertised pay rates are effective January 1, 2027.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff may be asked to work additional hours at before and after care: 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Town Perks

The Town offers temporary staff access to a Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension -

Key Dates for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

- Promotional Interviews – Week of February 15 or 23, 2027
- Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – April 8, 2027, May 12, 2027, May 20, 2027, or June 3, 2027
- Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – May 27, 2027, June 9, 2027, or June 17, 2027
- Corporate Training – June 8, 2027
- Summer Staff Training – June 22, 2027, June 24, 2027, June 25, 2027, June 28, 2027, June 29, 2027, and June 30, 2027
- Camps begin – June 30, 2027
- Playgrounds begin – July 5, 2027
- Camps/Playgrounds end – August 27, 2027

* *Contracts may be extended to end on September 3, 2027 for Camp Finale. Please note: This posting is for the purpose of returning camp staff to express their interest in transferring into the Program Supervisor, Camps position during S

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