Lead, Camp (Seasonal)

Lead Camp
Temporary Full-Time (May - September)
J0126-0939

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for Camp Leads to join our team for the 2026 summer season.

Why work with us

Our growing community identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada located about an hour north of Toronto offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive public environment.

What we promise:

• Optional OMERS pension plan
• Rewarding summer job
• Free gym membership at Town recreation centres
• Up to 35 hours per week (May - June) and up to 40 hours per week (July August)

Under the guidance and direction of the Coordinator Recreation Programs the Lead Camp is responsible for providing leadership to camp staff team by training coaching motivating monitoring performance and providing assistance with mid and end of summer performance appraisals to ensure staff are meeting the expectations of their role and achieving camp objectives while overseeing the day camp programs. This position assists with scheduling program planning program delivery training dealing with participant behaviours follow up with families and all associated customer services. This position supervises On-site Leads Camp Counsellors Inclusion Facilitators and campers at various locations throughout the Town of New Tecumseth.

How you contribute to our organization:

• Plans implements and supervises day camp programming for children in accordance with HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development where applicable.
• Develops coordinates and supports the day camp program plan across various locations.
• Creates weekly activity newsletter and distributes to registered participants/families and Client Services.
• Arranges program logistics which includes travel and facility arrangements for trips and/or special events.
• Modifies camps programs as required.
• Assists with preparing and organizing staff training for new and returning staff
• Creates and maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork among the staff.
• Secures equipment/supplies needed for program
• Performs various customer service and administrative duties such as providing staff required paperwork update and maintain camper information monitoring registration proposes staff schedules safe arrival phone calls and responding to parent inquires.
• Enforces all rules and expectations maintains order in the designated camp area as a proactive approach to accident prevention. Ensures safety of self other staff and participants on site while carrying out activities.
• Encourages regular head-counts of campers to ensure everyone is safe and in attendance. Requests numbers from staff periodically.
• Provides crisis support and responds to behavioural issues in accordance with Behavioural Management Systems methodologies.

What you bring to the team:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older by hire date.
• Requires Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification.
• Requires possession of and maintenance of a valid Ontario Drivers Licence minimum class G2 and access to a personal vehicle to use for work purposes.
• Ability to submit a clean Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development and Non-violent Crisis Intervention or Behaviour Management Systems is preferred.
• Requires 2-3 years experience working with children preferably in a camp environment with at least 6 months in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of the day-to-day structure of a day camp environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to providing a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity to the diverse needs of others.
• Camp operations are 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday to Friday from June 29th September 2nd.
• Staff training will take place in the evenings and on weekends throughout June. Attendance at these training sessions is mandatory.
• This position is expected to work daytime some evenings and holiday as scheduled.

Key Dates:

• Position begins May 4th.
• Mandatory Staff Training throughout the month of June
• Senior Staff SCRA Training May 14th
• Summer Kick-Off Meeting May 29th
• All Camp Staff SCRA Training May 30th
• Canada Day Event July 1st
• Camps Begins The week following the end of school
• Camps Ends The Friday before the Labour Day holiday

Wage: $22.92 - $25.47 plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week from May 4th June 26th
Up to 40 hours per week from June 29th September 2nd
Up to 35 hours per week from September 7th September 11th

Locations: New Tecumseth Recreation Centre (7300 Industrial Pkwy Alliston) and Tottenham Community Fitness Centre (139 Queen St. N. Tottenham)

Dates: May 4th 2026 September 11th 2026

To apply please submit a cover letter resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification drivers licence etc). This posting will remain open until all positions have been filled.

We thank you for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Information collected will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an interview please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.