On-Site Lead, Camp (Seasonal)

On-site Lead
Temporary Full-Time (May September 2026)
J0126-0940

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for 5 On-site 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- September)

Under the guidance and direction of the Coordinator Recreation Programs the On-site Lead Camp is responsible for providing leadership and on-site supervision to staff volunteers and participants within the day camp program. This position coordinates daily operations of the day camp program including creating and completing set up and take down checklists and designing schedules so that all camper groups participate in all the activities outlined in camp program plans and is the main liaison to the families communicating with parents/guardians at various times throughout the day.

How you contribute to our organization:

• Plan implement and supervise day camp programming for children in accordance with HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• Develop and implement the camp program plans.
• Provide details for a weekly activity newsletter and distribute to parents/guardians and Client Services.
• Secure or request equipment/supplies needed for program implementation.
• Perform various customer service and administrative duties such as camper sign in and sign out tracking paperwork attendance safe arrival phone calls and responding to parent inquires.
• Communicate with parents/caregivers in a constructive positive manner providing daily feedback and supporting the maintenance of meaningful relationships with families
• Enforce all rules and expectations maintain order in the designated camp areas as a proactive approach to accident prevention. Ensure safety of self other staff and participants on-site while carrying out activities.
• Conduct and encourage regular headcounts of campers to ensure everyone is safe and in attendance.
• Provide crisis support and responds to behavioural issues in accordance with Behavioural Management Systems methodologies.

What you bring to the team:

• At a minimum attending high school.
• Must be 17 years or older by hire date.
• Requires Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification.
• Ability to submit a clean Police Records Check Vulnerable Sector Check where appropriate upon hire.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development and Non-violent Crisis Intervention or Behaviour Management Systems is preferred.
• Requires 1-2 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 holidays as scheduled.

Key Dates:

• Position begins on May 11th.
• 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: $20.05 - $22.27 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 25 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 11th 2026 September 2nd 2026.

To apply please submit a cover letter resume and copies of the required credentials (Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification). 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.