Campground Managers

Camp Supervisor

Posting Id 3188

Number of Positions 1

Department Community Services

Division Recreation and Culture Services

Shift Monday to Friday

Rate of Pay $19.23 - $19.23 Hourly

Job Length/End Date June 1 - August 28, or September 4, 2026, if at Elgin West CC

Job Type Temporary Part Time

Replacement/New Position New Vacancy

Posting Type Internal and External

Posting Date 12/01/2025

Application Deadline 01/02/2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Camp Supervisor will plan and develop day-to-day programming and special events for a specific school holiday camp program. They will supervise the Camp Counsellors working in the program and provide ongoing direction, supervision and evaluations. The Camp Supervisor will assist the Program Coordinator and Camp Directors in establishing and implementing the annual orientation for Camp Counsellors. The Camp Supervisor will be responsible for ordering supplies and equipment and completing administrative duties.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop the day-to-day programming for a specific Camp Program and Before and After Camp Program that meets the children’s age and developmental abilities.

Modify camp programming to ensure campers with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the camp setting.

Ensure there are a variety of activities in the camp program that targets the specific genre of the camp.

Develop resource material for the Camp Counsellors to assist them in delivering the various activities in the program.

Provide ongoing supervision and evaluation of the Camp Counsellors.

Ensure the Before and After Camp Supervisors have scheduled staff to work in the Before and After Camp Program.

Ensure camp ratios are met at all times.

Work with the Camp Volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.

Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome

Ensure campers safety and security throughout the day.

Assist in the implementation of camp training

Ensure the camp staff payroll is completed and submitted to the Camp Director in a timely manner

Complete all necessary forms (accident, incident) in a timely and accurate manner.

Represent the City of Richmond Hill by presenting yourself in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.

Report to work promptly.

Wear assigned uniform and name tag.

Attend scheduled staff meetings and staff training sessions.

Know and understand the policies and procedures of the Community Services Department.

Maintain excellent public relations at all time, with staff and the public.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma

Standard First Aid and CPR C Certification

High Five PHCD Certification

Required Skills/Knowledge

Background knowledge in program planning including crafts, music, sports and games.

Experience working in the area of specialty that the camp focuses on.

May be required to successfully complete the Lifesaving Society Swim to Survive standard

Previous experience in a day camp setting, supervising staff and dealing directly with the public.

Strong leadership, communication, organization and administrative skills.

Ability to multi-task.

Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions

Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities

Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo

Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust

Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing

Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture

Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage

Must possess a valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License, and have access to a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated) and will be required to provide proof of vehicle insurance upon hire

Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector check

Leadership Competencies

Demonstrates personal leadership

Builds people and culture

Cultivates open communication

Shapes the future

Navigates and leads through complexity and change

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We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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