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Camp Counsellor (Seasonal)Town of New Tecumseth • Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Camp Counsellor (Seasonal)

Camp Counsellor (Seasonal)

Town of New Tecumseth • Alliston, Ontario, Canada
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Camp Counsellor

Temporary Full-Time (June September 2026)

J0126-0941

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for 16 Camp Counsellors 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 40 hours per week (end of June beginning of September)

Under the guidance and direction of the Coordinator Recreation Programs Camp Counsellors are responsible for running day to day activities for groups of campers following the activities outlined in the camp program plans while providing structure and routine at the camp location. This position ensures the safety and wellbeing of the campers in their care communicating any concerns to the On-site Lead Camp.

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.
  • Implement the camp program plans.
  • Responsible for leading and participating in cooperative games leisure experiences crafts sport activities camp swim times and day trips (as applicable).
  • Ensure safety on the site while carrying out activities
  • Conduct regular head-counts of campers ensure everyone is safe and in attendance.
  • Provide crisis support and responds to behavioural issues in accordance with Behavioural Management Systems methodologies.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
  • What you bring to the team :

  • At a minimum attending high school.
  • Must be 15 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.
  • High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development and Non-violent Crisis Intervention or Behaviour Management Systems is preferred.
  • Completion of Leader-in-Training (LIT) and / or Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) programs is preferred.
  • Requires at least 6 months 1 year experience working with children preferably in a camp or program 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 the first Monday in June
  • Mandatory Staff Training throughout the month of June
  • 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 : $18.07 - $19.92 plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan

    Hours : 40 hours per week from June 29th September 2nd.

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

    Dates : May 29th 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 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.

    Key Skills

    Experience Working With Students,Organizational skills,Classroom Management,Behavioral Health,Classroom Experience,Mediation Experience,Special Education,Conflict Management,Teaching,Experience with Children,Public Speaking,Word Processing

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 18 - 19

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