Day Camp Coordinator

Day Camp Coordinator
(May to August 2027)

The Recreation & Client Services division is seeking motivated individuals to deliver the 2027 Summer Day Camp Program for Children 4 to 13 years of age. Reporting to the Recreation Programs Team, the Camp Coordinator is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and day-to-day operation of summer camp program. This position provides leadership and support to camp staff; maintains safe, inclusive, high-quality program delivery; and ensures effective communication among staff, supervisors, parents/guardians, and the public.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administrative requirements, activities, and operations of the camps.
• Serve as a liaison between the Recreation Supervisor/Programmers and the staff to ensure communication throughout all levels of authority.
• Maintain a safe and secure summer camp program including training, administrative preparation, registration, coordination of camp special events, and trips and visitors.
• Ensure proper coordination and conduction of meetings with the day camp staff.
• Attend each program in order to observe how the program operates, and to ensure that the program mandate and philosophies are being adhered to.
• Responsible for the coordination of the staff schedule and payroll hours.
• Responsible for all the summer camp areas, projects, and activities, which have been delegated by the Recreation Supervisor/Programmers.
• Write and conduct staff performance reviews in conjunction with the Recreation Supervisor/Programmers.
• Deal with any challenges above and beyond what the day camp staff member is expected to handle, which may arise from parents or public to the camp programs. Record and report any such incidents to the Recreation Supervisor/Programmers.
• Deal with challenging customer relations in a professional manner and finds an appropriate solution.
• Support the Inclusion Coordinator and Inclusion Support Facilitators as needed.
• Ensure all Accident/Incident reports are competed immediately following any major or minor happenings.
• Ensure that all facilities used are tidy and clean according to the cleaning duties assigned.
• Ensure that good time management, professionalism, and enthusiasm is being exercised at all program sites, on trips, outings, and in any other job activity.
• In charge of coordinating the Counsellor-in-Training program.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• Enrolled in post-secondary education with preference given to those in a related field.
• 2 years of camp experience required with preference given to those in a role such as a Camp Director or Inclusion Support Facilitator.
• Valid Intermediate First Aid, and CPR Level C certificate by May 1st, 2027
• Current certifications such as High Five training, Safeguard (Lifesaving Society), Babysitting Course, National Coaching Certification Program or equivalent would be considered an asset.
• Ability to swim up to 50m and tread water for one minute without a lifejacket.
• Available to work shifts between the hours of 6:30am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday for the months of July and August.
• Ability to promote a culture of inclusiveness and work with a diverse population of employees, participants, agencies and the public.
• Effective problem solving skills and conflict management skills.
• Ability to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening upon hire.
• Must be able to attend various evening and weekend training dates in the months of May and June and special events in July and August.

This position offers an hourly rate of $26.32 (2026 rates).

Closing date for this position is December 2, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ2S+.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to providing accommodations based on any human rights protected grounds and in accordance with the AODA, throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us when contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs.