Assistant Camp Director – Camp KidsTown

About the Role

Make a difference, lead a team and help create a summer campers will remember.

Camp KidsTown is looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Assistant Camp Director who enjoys working with children and brings out the best in others. Our specialty day camps serve campers from Kindergarten to Grade 7, with leadership programs for students entering Grades 8–9.

Working alongside the Camp Director, you’ll help keep camp running smoothly, guide and encourage counsellors, and ensure campers feel protected, included and excited to return each day. This is an active, hands-on leadership role that requires initiative, sound judgment and a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

- Help coordinate daily camp operations, including arrival, dismissal, attendance and transitions between activities.
- Supervise and mentor counsellors, providing practical support, clear expectations and constructive feedback.
- Build a welcoming camp environment where campers and staff feel supported and included.
- Ensure health, safety, allergy and emergency procedures are consistently followed.
- Support counsellors with camper behaviour and group management,



responding calmly and fairly.
- Help organize and lead camp-wide activities, theme days and special events.
- Communicate professionally with families, addressing questions and involving the Camp Director when needed.
- Complete incident reports and daily paperwork accurately and promptly.
- Keep camp spaces, equipment and supplies organized and ready for use.
- Assume responsibility for camp operations in the Camp Director’s absence.

What You Bring

- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is required, ideally in a camp, school, childcare or recreation setting.
- Experience working with children and creating positive group experiences.
- The ability to motivate staff, give clear direction and lead by example.
- Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence managing competing priorities and adapting when plans change.
- A warm, energetic and reliable approach, with a willingness to step in wherever needed.

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 42.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Summer Camp Assitant Director (Milton)
🏢 Camp KidsTown
📍 Milton