Assistant Camp Coordinator

Locations : Camp Woodeden (London, ON) and Camp Merrywood (Perth, ON) each require 1 Assistant Recreation Supervisor

Employment Dates and Compensation :

May 2025 – August 2025. $145 / day + meals and accommodation

Overview

At Easter Seals Ontario, we provide overnight camping opportunities for kids and young adults with physical disabilities. Each summer we welcome staff from all over the world and pride ourselves on providing an awesome pre-camp training, so our staff are equipped with all the skills they need to give our campers a great experience. Our camps make many traditional summer camp activities accessible and inclusive, such as swimming, boating, archery, high ropes, and more! Check out our website to learn more about our locations in Perth, Ontario and London, Ontario.

Reporting to the Recreation Supervisor, the Assistant Recreation Supervisor is an integral part of the Leadership Team and shares responsibility for planning, implementing, and overseeing an inclusive, anti-oppressive, camper-focused camp program and culture. The Assistant Recreation Supervisor supports pre-camp training initiatives, supervises camp programs and staff, provides guidance and advice to staff members, and works closely with the Recreation Supervisor to ensure that camp is operated in a safe and fun manner.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Work as an integral member of the Leadership Team.
• Support the Recreation Supervisor and Health Care Nurse in the planning of pre-camp staff training and provide opportunities for staff development throughout the summer.
• Share responsibility for planning, implementing, and overseeing an inclusive, anti-oppressive, camper-focused camp program and culture.
• Work with the Leadership Team to assign camper cabins, schedule camp activities, manage camp staff schedules, and oversee the day-to-day management of the camping program.
• Work with the Leadership Team to review and implement the risk management plan for the camp.
• Be familiar with the Ontario Camping Association standards and Ontario regulations pertaining to recreational camping and those regulations specific to activity areas including but not limited to public pools, archery, sailing, canoeing, high ropes.
• Adhere to and support all camp policies and procedures as detailed in the Camp Resource Manual, the Leadership Team Manual, and Nursing Guidelines.
• Work closely with the nursing staff to ensure appropriate camper intake, information transfer, camper care, and emergency response protocols are in place. Participate in the planning and facilitation of associated trainings.
• Ensure proper completion, timely submission, and sign off of assigned reports.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.
• Act as the Recreation Supervisor when the Recreation Supervisor is off-site.

Necessary Skills

Minimum age : 19 years old

1-2 years senior camp experience preferred, Pool and Challenge Course experience is preferred. Full G Class license or willing to obtain, NLS an asset, Challenge Course Practitioner Level II or higher or willingness to obtain (will provide training option). Preference given to those who have studied in a child development related field.

Other Considerations

Easter Seals Ontario welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Easter Seals Ontario fosters an environment of inclusivity, empowerment, and safety for participants and staff alike. Easter Seals Ontario is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory ability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws of Ontario.

Apply now!

Please note : The approximate time the application will take to fill out is 20-30 minutes, you will be required to submit a resume at the end of the application. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Katrina, Recreational Administrator at kvanderkolff@easterseals.org.

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