Day Camp Coordinator at Municipality of Leamington

Career Opportunity – Internal/External Posting
Day Camp Coordinator Community Services
Closing Date: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM, January 25, 2025.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Recreation and Fitness Programming, the Day Camp Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising a safe recreational experience for children of various ages

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, implement and evaluate the summer day camp program for children ages 4 to 12 in a variety of activities, including sports and recreation programs, promoting healthy growth and development.
• Plan and implement a 40-hour pre-summer training session for Day Camp staff, focusing on discipline, first aid, program planning, and leadership.
• Price, budget, and make recommendations for the purchase of program supplies for summer programs and theme days, as they pertain to day camp.
• Design weekly and daily program lesson plans. The coordinator will be required to divide time between planning and hands-on program implementation.
• Provide safe supervision of all day camp activities at the Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre and at off-site locations.
• Ensure safety while carrying out planned activities.
• Maintain program records, equipment, supplies and general upkeep.
• May also be involved in working with or giving direction to volunteers.
• Comply with applicable provincial and municipal legislation, including the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Municipality’s Records and Information Management Program.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, and the Municipality’s Health and Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have a degree/diploma or be a full-time student enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary school in a related field, including Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Kinetics or Recreation.
• Must have experience in delivering and/or working with children and youth, ages 4 to 12.
• Must have strong communication skills and a keen ability to understand and engage with children.
• Must have experience and creativity in planning recreation programs.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level ‘C’, AED required. Preference will be given to candidates with a HIGH FIVE certification and experience working with children or in childhood development education or courses.
• Standard First Aid/CPR/AED Level “C” considered an asset.
• The ability to swim and skate proficiently is considered an asset.
Upon hire and when requested, must obtain a satisfactory police clearance

Hours of Work and Working Conditions:

Up to 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday). Overtime may be required.

Employee Group:

Seasonal, Non-Union

Reason for Vacancy:

Existing position.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selected applicants will be subject to an interview process and skills testing to determine eligibility.
We are pleased to accommodate any individual needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 519-326-5761 ext. 1112 to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, R.S.O. c45 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about the collection of this information can be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9, Telephone: 519-326-5761