Job Description

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time
Closing Date: December 1, 2026
Department: Parks & Recreation
Engagement Type: Student / Internship
Work Location: On-Site

Basic Function

Reporting to full-time town staff and the Camp Coordinator, the Senior Leader assists in the operation, delivery, and on-site administration of the Town of Oakville camp programs.

Job Responsibilities

Majority of responsibilities include front line service and program delivery, including daily monitoring of camp programs through staff, volunteer and participant interactions.
Responsible for daily staff contact, program quality, on-site safety and facility condition.
Support the objectives and philosophies of the camps as established by the Recreation and Culture department.
Adhere to department prescribed policies and procedures.
Act as a knowledgeable resource and on-site program representative for the department, Program Playleaders, participants and the public at large.
Support and promote the HIGH FIVE "Principles of Healthy Child Development" (PHCD).
Follow and implement all health and safety regulations and public health Guidelines.

Specific Duties

Attend all mandatory staff functions from May-September 2027 including but not limited to training, scheduled shifts, staff meetings and site clean-ups and all allocated program times.
Arrive at the program site well in advance of the start of the program day to ensure the site and staff are ready for the day's activities.
In the absence of a Camp Coordinator or full-time staff take the lead role during any emergency or critical incident that may occur.
Actively participate in daily planning and delivery of programs to ensure quality control.
Assist with planning and facilitating training for Playleaders / Inclusion Support Workers.
Ensure the continuing safety of all participants, staff, and volunteers while at the program site.
Resolve behaviour and conduct issues of both on-site staff and program participants in accordance with department approved procedures.
Report and document all health and safety related incidents as per guidelines and report to full-time staff immediately.
With the assistance of the full-time staff and Camp Coordinator, advise and document all accidents/incidents immediately.
Observe and record staff performance in collaboration with full-time staff.
Collaborate with full-time staff and Camp Coordinator in preparation of staff, and volunteers’ evaluations (where applicable).
Develop and maintain a positive rapport with town facility staff and the community at large.
Be available each day to greet parents and participants and provide excellent customer service.
Ensure staff have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), materials and supplies required for a safe and effective program.
Monitor and then immediately notify the Camp Coordinator / full-time staff of any on-site problems and/or recommendations regarding staff performance, participants, parents or facilities which may affect the program.
Assist and coordinate on-site staff with weekly program planning sessions with staff.
Attend all mandatory staff functions: training, staff meetings, site clean-ups and all allocated program times.
Provide regular updates to the Camp Coordinator / full-time staff.
Ensure the proper cleanup of the program site on a daily basis.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the Camp Coordinator / full-time staff.

Mandatory Training Requirement

Successful candidates are required to attend all mandatory training sessions as a condition of employment. Training dates will be provided in advance and are subject to change based on operational requirements. Posted training dates may be adjusted by up to one to two (1-2) days before or after the scheduled date, and candidates are expected to maintain availability for these potential date adjustments. Failure to attend any mandatory training session, or to maintain availability for the scheduled training dates, may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Mandatory Training - type and date(s):

Play Leader Training (select 1 from the 2 options below)
- Thursday, June 17, 2027, 4:00-7:00pm;
- OR
- Thursday, June 24, 2027, 4:00-7:00pm.
Senior Staff Training (must attend all)
- Wednesday, May 26, 2027, 4:00-8:00pm;
- and
- Thursday, June 3, 2027, 4:00-8:00pm.
Hub Day Training (must attend all)
- Tuesday, June 29, 2027, 12:00pm-7:00pm;
- and
- Wednesday, June 30, 2027, 8:00am-5:00pm.
Inclusion Training (select 1 from the 2 options below)
- Friday, June 11, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm;
- OR
- Saturday, June 19, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Behaviour Management Systems – Full Course (training required if certification not held) choose from one of the following:
- Wednesday, May 19, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm;
- OR
- Saturday, May 29, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Behaviour Management Systems – Recertification (recertification is required annually if the certification is already held) choose from one of the following:
- Thursday, May 13, 2027, 8:30am-12:30pm;
- OR
- Thursday, May 27, 2027, 4:00pm-8:00pm.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
- Monday, June 21, 2027, 1:45-3:15pm;
- OR
- Monday, June 21, 2027, 3:30-5:00pm;
- OR
- Monday, June 21, 2027, 5:15-6:45pm.

Availability Requirement

The majority of scheduled work hours for this position will occur during July and August 2027. As a condition of employment, candidates must be available to work a minimum 90% of the summer break period. Successful candidates must also be available to attend all mandatory training dates as outlined in this posting. Failure to meet these availability requirements may impact eligibility for employment.