Summer Student - Summer Camp Lead Hand

Summer Student - Summer Camp Lead Hand Town of Tillsonburg is looking an enthusiastic Summer Camp Lead Hand who would be responsible for the development and delivery of Summer Camp at the Community Centre with the major job focus on summer camp, health club facility attendant, dance program and youth activities support in the spring. This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.  Department :  Recreation, Culture and Parks Division : Recreation Programs and Services Reports To : Programs Supervisor Contract : June 2, 2025 to August 29, 2025 Hourly Rate : $18.55 / hour Weekly Hours :  up to 40 Criminal Record Check required for this position.  If over eighteen (18) years of age, a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required.  Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Responsibilities May – June Program Development : Create all aspects of the Youth Summer Camp program including Developing 9 weeks of Program Guidelines and Daily Program Schedules. Training and Development : Support Recreation Supervisor and Active Living Coordinator in Youth Leaders staff training July – August Staff Supervision : Monitor staff performance, maintain high morale at camp using motivational strategies and enthusiasm toward staff and campers. Staff Leadership : Ensures Youth Leaders are following developed Program Guidelines and Daily Camp Schedules while enthusiastically fulfilling their role as Youth Leader. Organization & Delegation : Displays effective time management skills; meets all deadlines; delegates appropriate tasks and ensures follow through. Communication : Will communicate effectively and promptly with campers, parents, staff, colleagues and supervisors. Program Supervision : Is aware of all aspects of the program, including schedule content and staff duties. Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution : Approaches crisis immediately and with confidence; is able to resolve conflict with or between campers, parents and staff professionally and creatively. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Presently in post-secondary education, returning to school in the Fall Two+ years’ experience in summer camp HIGH FIVE training in the Principles of Healthy Child Development; Principles in Action; Healthy Mind, Healthy Child Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent team building skills. Excellent organizational skills. Current First Aid and WHMIS certificates Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act Vulnerable Sector Search will be required Must be returning to school in the Fall. About the recruitment process All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check. The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the  Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 . Please contact us if you require any accommodations. The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.  Powered by JazzHR