Night Security

Job Posting

Night Security

Camp Tamakwa is hiring a Night Security for 2026!

The Night Security position is an integral role at camp. The Night Security is responsible for watching over camp during the hours the campers are asleep. The main responsibilities are; ensure that all campers remain in their cabins during the night, locking and unlocking of the staff phone, emptying the garbage after staff snack, helping with the cleaning of the dining hall, ensuring all fires have been extinguished, turning off all lights that have been left on and the restocking of the main camp bathrooms. Applicants must be able to work by themselves and adjust to working night shifts throughout camp season.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the safety of campers
• Complete routine safety checks of property
• Enforce the camp rules and using a strong sense of judgement accordingly
• Document detailed reports of incidents that may occur
• Complete property maintenance checks and janitorial duties

Job Requirements

• Strong sense of responsibility and self sufficiency
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate and work with youth
• Ability to observe camper behaviour, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, honesty and professionalism
• Willing to work night shifts

Why work at camp?

Founded in 1936, Camp Tamakwa is a coed children’s overnight summer camp located in beautiful Algonquin Provincial Park. We offer a diverse in-camp program with over 20 activities as well as a canoe tripping program.

Working at Camp Tamakwa is a uniquely rewarding experience. It combines the joy of working with children, the beauty of the Algonquin outdoors, and the chance to connect with people from around the world. Our staff are responsible, creative, outgoing, flexible, and fun-loving young adults who eagerly disconnect from technology to engage with our campers in our welcoming camp family environment. All of our staff are provided free room + board, meals and access to plenty of fun camp activities. As a staff member at Tamakwa, you’ll work hard – and have the time of your life.

Spend your summer in beautiful Algonquin Park and on the sunny shores of South Tea Lake!