2025 Camp Leaders - Summer

75 Caso Xing, St Thomas, ON N5P 3V7, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5 : 00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 4 : 59 a.m.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS

2026 SUMMER HIRING

Parks & Recreation Department

Applications will be rece ived until Friday February 27, 2026 at 11 : 59 p.m.

POSITION PURPOSE :

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Camp Leader is responsible for leading a high quality camp program and for appropriate supervision of camp participants. This position also acts as a trusted liaison for parents and caregivers and is responsible for providing professional and courteous service. The Camp Leader provides coordination of a range of day to day program activities and issues that require sound judgement and effective decision-making.

The Camp Leader will perform all activities in a safe manner, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs. In addition, all necessary personal protective equipment must be used and maintained in good condition.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Program Support and Implementation (60%)

• Supervises the activities, including travel, at a particular camp program location(s) within the camper / staff ratio to ensure the care, safety and security of participants.
• Assists in planning and implements a varied recreational day camp program involving crafts, active and quiet games, sports and special events.
• Organizes and assists with the set up and tear down of equipment each day ensuring that equipment and facilities are in safe working condition and report any concerns to the Supervisor.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, good communication, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Participates in special event booths promoting camp programs (i.e. Seniors Picnic, Canada Day, Teddy Bear Picnic) as required.
• Assists in creating developmentally appropriate program plans.
• Assists in planning and delivers a wide variety of activities incorporating inclusive programming that allows for children of all abilities to participate.
• Is a role model of City values and inclusiveness through all interactions with campers, parents and co-workers including excellent service.
• Ensures quality assurance in the delivery of all programming.
• Encourages campers to achieve and set goals.
• Maintains camp location(s), equipment and materials to ensure safety of the environment and activities.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Health and Safety (15%)

Customer Service and Communication (25%)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

WORK TIME FRAME : Approximately 9 weeks in 2026 (June 29 up to August 31).

Remuneration Range : $17.67 - $19.47 per hour (2025 Rates), plus 4% vacation.

Any new hires will be required to obtain and submit a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment, prior to their start date. Police Vulnerable Sector Checks will only be requested for those eighteen (18) years of age or older. Those selected for re-hire and have previously provided a Police Vulnerable Sector Check will not be required to attain a new police check; however, they will be required to sign a ‘Criminal Offence Self Declaration Form’ so long as no less than twelve (12) months have passed since their last day of work with the Corporation.

HOW TO APPLY :

Go to www.stthomas.ca – Employment, Employment Opportunities. Go to Posting Title and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You may need to register / create a Login.

Please import / upload your COVER LETTER AND RESUME individually (i.e. pdf, word) and ensure you have attached all documents prior to submitting your application.

Note : You may be required to answer Qualification questions during the application process.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 519-631-1680 ext. 4146.

Although we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal Information on this application is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act., R.S.O. 2001, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility and suitability for employment with the City of St. Thomas.

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