Our Summer Camp Team is seeking a full-time temporary Camp Coordinator (Summer Camp Coordinator) (8 weeks). The summer Camp Coordinator will work in child, youth and community development with children and youth living in the Regent Park, St. Jamestown, Moss Park and Cabbagetown neighbourhoods.
Please note that this job opening is for Canada Summer Jobs applicants only, who must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with the Employment and Social Development Canada as outlined:
between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Plan and Coordinate a 6-week Summer Camp program for children; booking field trips, buses and purchasing equipment necessary for the operation of the program
Collaborate with the L.I.T. facilitator in creating opportunities for L.I.T. participation integration in the Day Camp
Facilitate a 2-week orientation for the Summer Camp staff team; ensuring that all staff are fully prepared and equipped for the Summer Camp experience
Aid in the planning and facilitating of all aspects of day camp Provide leadership for indoor and outdoor sports, arts & crafts projects, tech projects, field trips, teaching, and other organized activities over the 8-week period
Encourage camp leaders to build strong relationships, develop leadership skills, overcome social barriers and foster recognition that they have the capacity to improve their own communities
Provide mentorship and additional training opportunities for Camp Leaders
Provide opportunities for developmentally and emotionally challenged children to participate in activities
Participate in the planning and implementing of an end of Summer activity (ie. Carnival)
Qualifications:
Some University experience is required
Previous camp experience in a senior leadership role is required
You have a demonstrated love for the outdoors and desire to share this with those around you
You are dynamic and enthusiastic – a multitasker, with a knowledge of children and youth development, with experience in under resourced areas and a multicultural multi-faith setting
Exceptional leadership and ability to motivate your staff team, as well as children and youth
You must be a natural team builder, flexible, resilient, with a teachable spirit
Media and Tech skills (ie. video/music editing, animation and coding) are an asset
Creative thinking and skilled to help develop and plan multi-media projects for children
Patient, positive, hardworking, reliable with recreational & artistic skills
Deadline for Applications: Available until filled
Targeted Start Date: June 23, 2025
While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Please note that YSM do not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection.
Date Posted: May 12, 2025
