Camp Counsellor - Recreation Programs Team Member

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc – Seasonal Job Opportunity

Recreation Program Team Member – Camp Counsellor

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for seasonal Recreation Program Team Members – Camp Counsellor for our 2026 Summer Day Camp season. This role is projected to start at the end of May 2026 and run until the end of August 2026.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Recreation, Programs and Community Liaison and guidance of the Recreation Program Coordinator and / or Camp Directors, the Recreation Programs Team Member supports the execution of recreation programs, day camps, parties / corporate functions, and other department initiatives.

Goal Statement

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers’ needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of program participants of all ages.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of positive customer service by acting in a frontline service capacity dealing with participants, parents / guardians, and agency contacts.
• Assist with the planning, set-up and closing of recreation, party packages and / or day camp programs.
• Lead the implementation of recreation programs, party packages, Downtown Strathroy Market Kid Zone, special event activities and / or day camp programs.
• Follow Child Protection policies (ie. Sign in / out, check photo ID, etc.)
• Participate in scheduled staff meetings for the recreation staff team.
• Responsible for specific duties pertaining to specific shifts (i.e. opening, closing, set-up, cleaning, etc.).
• Participate in recreation staff training sessions and / or day camp staff training week.
• Responsible for ensuring participant and recreation program staff safety through the application of due diligence and risk management practices. Ensure the safe operation of municipal recreation equipment and facilities by applying safe work methods and procedures.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, and stakeholders.
• Complete recreation program related documentation such as : accident / incident reports, behaviour reports, and complaint reports as may be required.
• May be required to work outside and beyond the normal hours of work.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Compensation

Wage : Band 1 – $17.75 - $22.19 per hour (2025 rates)

Benefits

Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit https : / / www.omers.com / nft.

Closing Date

February 17, 2026 @ 12 : 00pm

Only applications submitted through the Municipality's job board by the deadline noted above will be accepted. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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