Posting Status

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Job Details

Part-Time (Non-UnionT)

Posting Status

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Closing Date

Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59pm on December 1, 2026.

This is a summer student position. All applicants must provide confirmation of full time student status in current academic year and/or acceptance into full-time studies the following September.

Basic Function

Reporting to full-time town staff and the Camp Coordinator, the Senior Leader assist in the operation, delivery, and on-site administration of the Town of Oakville camp programs.

Job Responsibilities

- Majority of responsibilities include front line service and program delivery, including daily monitoring of camp programs through staff, volunteer and participant interactions.
- Responsible for daily staff contact, program quality, on-site safety and facility condition.
- Support the objectives and philosophies of the camps as established by the Recreation and Culture department.
- Adhere to department prescribed policies and procedures.
- Act as a knowledgeable resource and on-site program representative for the department, Program Playleaders, participants and the public at large.
- Support and promote the HIGH FIVE "Principles of Healthy Child Development" (PHCD).
- Follow and implement all health and safety regulations and public health Guidelines.

Specific Duties

- Attend all mandatory staff functions from May-September 2027 including but not limited to training, scheduled shifts, staff meetings and site clean-ups and all allocated program times.




- Arrive at the program site well in advance of the start of the program day to ensure the site and staff are ready for the day's activities.
- In the absence of a Camp Coordinator or full-time staff take the lead role during any emergency or critical incident that may occur.
- Actively participate in daily planning and delivery of programs to ensure quality control.
- Assist with planning and facilitating training for Playleaders / Inclusion Support Workers.
- Ensure the continuing safety of all participants, staff, and volunteers while at the program site.
- Resolve behaviour and conduct issues of both on-site staff and program participants in accordance with department approved procedures.
- Report and document all health and safety related incidents as per guidelines and report to full-time staff immediately.
- With the assistance of the full-time staff and Camp Coordinator, advise and document all accidents/incidents immediately.
- Observe and record staff performance in collaboration with full-time staff.
- Collaborate with full-time staff and Camp Coordinator in preparation of staff, and volunteers' evaluations (where applicable).
- Develop and maintain a positive rapport with town facility staff and the community at large.




- Be available each day to greet parents and participants and provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure staff have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), materials and supplies required for a safe and effective program.
- Monitor and then immediately notify the Camp Coordinator / full-time staff of any on-site problems and/or recommendations regarding staff performance, participants, parents or facilities which may affect the program.
- Assist and coordinate on-site staff with weekly program planning sessions with staff.
- Attend all mandatory staff functions: training, staff meetings, site clean-ups and all allocated program times.
- Provide regular updates to the Camp Coordinator / full-time staff.
- Ensure the proper cleanup of the program site on a daily basis.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the Camp Coordinator / full-time staff.

Mandatory Training Requirement

Successful candidates are required to attend all mandatory training sessions as a condition of employment. Training dates will be provided in advance and are subject to change based on operational requirements. Posted training dates may be adjusted by up to one to two (1-2) days before or after the scheduled date, and candidates are expected to maintain availability for these potential date adjustments. Failure to attend any mandatory training session, or to maintain availability for the scheduled training dates, may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Mandatory Training - Type And Date(s)

Play Leader Training (select 1 from the 2 options below)

- Thursday, June 17, 2027, 4:00-7:00pm; OR
- Thursday, June 24, 2027

📌 Camp Senior Leader (Canada)
🏢 Town of Oakville
📍 Canada