Day Camp Director

Day Camp Director

The Community Services Department is seeking motivated individuals to deliver the 2027 Summer Day Camp Program for Children 4 to 13 years of age. Reporting to the day camp supervisory team, the Camp Director will coordinate program planning, lead staff assigned to their camps and collaborate with special visitors/trips.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well being of all children in the camp programs
• Contribute to the organization and operation of safe, efficient and quality children’s programs
• Develop programs which promote and reinforce positive values, enhances self-esteem and encourages appropriate skill development.
• Plan high-quality daily programs and have an alternate plan to implement when required.
• Responsible for the children in programs, at all times, including: snack time, lunch hours, trip days and swim/splash pad times.
• Liaise with parents/guardians and responds to inquiries and/or concerns and resolves issues or refers to appropriate staff.
• Ensure all Accident/Incident reports are completed immediately.
• Deal with any problems or questions escalated from day camp staff member, which may arise from parents or public to the camp programs. Record and report any such incidents to the Coordinators when appropriate.
• Attend staff training and weekly staff meetings as arranged by the Coordinators

Key Competencies and Qualifications

• 2 years of camp experience required.
• Valid Intermediate First Aid, and CPR Level C certificate by May 1, 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.
• 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.
• Available to work shifts between the hours of 6:45am and 6:00pm Monday to Friday for the months of July and August.
• 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 $21.18 (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.