Program Director Lawrence Park Multi-Sport Camp

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Program Director Lawrence Park Multi-Sport Camp

# of Positions Available: 1

About True North Sports Camps

True North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 in Toronto Etobicoke and Oshawa. We offer baseball flag football basketball soccer multi-sport and hockey day camps as well as after-school and weekend programs during the fall winter and spring. At True North we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every childs development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience.

True North Sports Camps was created by the founders of North Toronto Baseball Camp and since 2007 our goal has remained the same: to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun safe and encouraging environment.

The True North Philosophy

At True North Sports Camps we are committed to creating the best possible experience for every camper and great staff are vital to achieving that goal! While developing the campers athletic skills is certainly important our core focus is creating a positive environment for our participants allowing them to have fun and forge lasting friendships.

Position Details

Camp operates weekly in July and August from 8:30am 4:00pm (with extended care from 8:00am until 5:00pm) Monday to Friday. This summer camp will operate for 8 weeks.

Location & Sport

Multi-Sport Camp - Lawrence Park

Location: John Ross Robertson J.P.S (130 Glengrove Ave W Toronto ON)
Term: June 29 August 21 2026

Work Hours

You will be required to be on-site July & August from 8:00am 4:00pm Monday to Friday however there will be some duties performed outside of these hours (mostly remotely).

Responsibilities

Program Directors are the on-site leaders of our camps and are responsible for the planning organization and implementation of daily camp programming while fostering a fun inclusive and safe environment for all campers and staff. As the Program Director you are responsible for the holistic management of the camp with the support of the Assistant Director. More specifically Program Directors have responsibilities both on-site and off-site which include but are not limited to the following:

Pre-Camp (June Part-Time (Approximately 30 Hours total)

Work with the Leadership Team to create camp programming (daily and weekly)
Assist with the planning and execution of staff-training currently scheduled to occur June 20/21 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)
Attendance at supplemental training specific to the on-site leadership staff currently scheduled to take place May 30/31 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)
Ensure that all required equipment and supplies are purchased stored and organized at camp

During Camp (July & August Full-Time)

Staff Management

Effectively delegate to and manage the Assistant Director who reports to the you as the second-in-command on-site
Provide coaches with informal ongoing feedback and instruction as well as executing formal performance reviews
Support the Assistant Director with the communication of weekly schedules and daily
reminders to coaches (including any medical conditions sun safety hydration etc.)
Facilitate start and end of day staff meetings set expectations for all coaches and encourage personal growth
Support the Assistant Director in managing staff attendance
On-site oversight of CITs

Programming

Organize camper groups and cohorts before the start of each week
Create and facilitate daily camp programming get involved with the campers!
Work with the coaches to continuously improve programming

Camper and Family Interactions

Support the Assistant Director in managing camper check-in and check-out
Communicate and interact with parents throughout the day handling program questions and feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service
Assist coaches by providing care and comfort to upset distraught or homesick campers

First Aid and Camp Safety

Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner
Support the Assistant Director in:
Providing first aid to Campers and Coaches as needed
Maintaining diligent records of all incidents at camp
Administering prescription medications to campers
Keeping a clean well-organized and fully stocked first aid kit

Miscellaneous

Ensure that camp-wide policies and procedures are implemented and followed by all coaches and campers (i.e. Hand sanitation phones/tablets away during camp regular headcounts garbage pick-up etc.)
Participate in regular meetings with your Site Director
Support the Assistant Director in tracking and organizing camp equipment supplies t-shirts and prizes

Experience and Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills developed through previous supervisory roles along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service
Experience developing programs and activities for children
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills: ability to establish rapport and maintain excellent communication with campers parents and coaches
Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt
Experience playing and coaching sports AND/OR extensive experience working with young children in a supervisory role as a teacher or early childhood educator
Ability to encourage and motivate staff and to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of others
Flexibility to meet on occasional evenings and weekends throughout the summer
Program Directors will be required to become certified for Standard First Aid and CPR C if they do not already possess these certifications

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications and will be competitive with comparable positions.

Application Process:

To apply for the Program Director of our Lawrence Park Multi-Sport Camp position please select the green Apply Now button at the top of this page to complete the application form.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodation as required by law upon request.

Required Experience:

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Job Title: Program Director Lawrence Park Multi-Sport Camp# of Positions Available: 1About True North Sports CampsTrue North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 in Toronto Etobicoke and Oshawa. We offer baseball flag football basketball soccer multi-spor...