2027 Program Director, Camps for March Break

Town of Ajax; Ajax; Vor Ort; CAD 35.000 - 38.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Combo Membership

OMERS pension plan

Zusammenfassung

The Town of Ajax Recreation & Culture department is seeking a Program Director – Camps to oversee the March Break and Summer Camps. You will lead a team of 25–30 staff and volunteers, ensuring safe, high‑quality programs across preschool to youth camps and special interests.

You will manage program administration, budgeting, payroll, manuals and training, while maintaining strong communication with parents and coordinating with the Community Recreation Coordinator.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years camp program experience in recreation with at least one playground/camp season leadership and staff supervision experience.
• Valid Ontario G2 driver's license with a clear driver’s abstract; G license preferred.
• Excellent organization, time management and planning skills; strong oral and written communication.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and administer March Break and Summer Camps, leading a team of 25–30 staff and volunteers.
• Oversee operation of camp sites, ensuring safety, policies, structure and quality programming.
• Handle budget control, supplies, payroll, and develop program/staff manuals.
• Address concerns, complaints or suggestions from parents professionally and report to the Community Recreation Coordinator; manage incidents per policies.

Kenntnisse

Camp leadership

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Time management

Organization

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Post-secondary education in Education/Recreation/Outdoor Education asset

Jobbeschreibung

Department Recreation & Culture

Job Type

Temporary

Number of Positions

1

Affiliation

Non-Union

Job Summary

Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Program Director – Camps is accountable for the overall supervision and administration of the Summer Camps program. Camps oversees and ensures the implementation of safe and enjoyable camp programs, in the areas of preschool, children, youth, general camps and special interest camps.

Job Duties

Accountable for the overall supervision and administration of the March Break and Summer Camps program. Provides leadership to a team of 25-30 camp staff and volunteers and ensures that programs run smoothly during their shift. Ensures the effective operation of all camps program sites including policies and procedures, structure, quality programming, safety and the well-being of all participants. Performs administrative tasks necessary to support the program, including, but not limited to; budget control, supply ordering, payroll, developing program/staff manuals, etc. Deals with all concerns, complaints or suggestions about the program from parents in a professional manner and reports to the Community Recreation Coordinator. Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents, problems, and emergencies as outlined in Departmental Policies and Procedures. Controls and orders equipment and supplies to effectively operate a quality program and ensures supplies and equipment are used appropriately. Actively involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of staff training.

Qualifications/Skills

Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum 3 years camp program experience in the recreation field with a minimum of one playground/camp season leadership skills and staff supervision experience or a combination of training, education and experience deemed equivalent. Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of recreational programs and playground programs and/or camps. Valid Class ‘G2’ Ontario driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract and access to daily use of a personal vehicle is required. (Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license is preferred.) Excellent organization, time management and planning skills. Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong oral and written communication skills.

Current Standard

First Aid with CPR C certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027). HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by March 2, 2027). Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check (with Vulnerable Sector screening) that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired. Must be available to work the full week of March Break (March 15 - 19, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Orientation, BMST, March Break Training).

Nice to Have

Post-secondary education in Education, Recreation or Outdoor Education is an asset.

What is Offered to Staff

Rate of Pay: $25.05 - $27.24 per hour. *Please note: advertised pay rates are effective January 1, 2027.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Staff may be asked to work additional hours at before and after care: 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Town Perks

The Town offers temporary staff access to a Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension - https://www.omers.com/).

Key Dates for March Break Camps

• Promotional Interviews – Week of November 23, 2026
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – February 18, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – March 4, 2027
• Corporate Training – March 2, 2027
• March Break Staff Training – March 6, 2027
• Camps begin – March 15, 2027
• Camps end – March 19, 2027

Please note: This posting is for the purpose of returning camp staff to express their interest in transferring into the Program Director, Camps position during March Break 2027. However, exact staffing needs for March Break 2027 are still being assessed at this time. Position changes and promotional interviews will only take place for vacant positions.

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process. If you would like to request content in an alternate format, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail]. Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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