Day Camp Counsellor at Municipality of Leamington

Career Opportunity – Internal/External Posting
Day Camp Counsellor Community Services
Closing Date: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM, January 25, 2026.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Recreation and Fitness Programs or designate, the Day Camp Counsellor is responsible for implementing and supervising a safe recreational experience for children of various ages

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and supervise various recreation experiences for children ages 4 to 12.
• Implement program lesson plans and daily schedules.
• Attend all staff training (40 hours) prior to the start of camp and weekly staff meetings.
• Responsible for cooperative games, leisure experiences, crafts, sports activities, and day trips.
• Ensure site safety as well as the personal safety of each camper while carrying out planned activities.
• 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 be a minimum of 16 years of age at the time of employment.
• Must be a full-time student enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary school and returning to school at the end of the summer employment term. (Consideration for employment may be given to recent graduates with previous Day Camp experience).
• Must have completed a minimum of an Ontario Secondary School Grade 10 education or will complete grade 10 within 1 year of hire date or equivalent.
• Post-Secondary enrollment in a related field, including Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Kinetics or Recreation would be considered an asset.
• Experience in delivering and/or working with children and youth of various ages, preferably ages 4 to 12.
• Previous day camp experience is considered an asset.
• Strong communication skills and a keen ability to understand and engage with children.
• Experience and creativity in planning recreation programs.
• Preference will be given to candidates with HIGH FIVE certification and experience working with children or education/courses in childhood development.
• 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: 15 to 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

Employee Group:

Student, 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