2027 Program Supervisor, Camps for March Break

Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness Centre Combo Membership

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Town of Ajax is seeking a Program Supervisor - Camps to lead and supervise a camp team during the March Break period. Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator, you will oversee camp activities, handle administrative tasks, safety, and on-site/off-site trips coordination.

You will manage 4–7 camp counsellors, coordinate staff training, evaluate performance, and ensure programs run smoothly. Must have First Aid CPR C, HIGH FIVE, and be able to obtain additional certifications; driving

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 11 education completed, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 2 years’ camp program experience in the recreation field and/or 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 camps.
• 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).
• Willingness to obtain Behaviour Management Systems certification.
• 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 Recreation or Outdoor Education is an asset.
• Valid class ‘G2’ Ontario driver's licence with a clear driver's abstract and access to daily use of a personal vehicle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the supervision and administration of the assigned camp.
• Oversees the planning, organization and leadership of all camp activities.
• Assists in the overall evaluation of camps and makes program recommendations.
• Responsible for all administrative tasks necessary to support the assigned camp, including, but not limited to; attendance, payroll, staff and program evaluations, mileage, program lists, budget tracking, incident reports, logs.
• Oversees the implementation of off-site trips (including swimming, skating); ensuring the proper organization of such activities and monitors such events for safety.
• Provides leadership to a team of 4-7 camp counsellors and volunteers and ensures that programs run smoothly during their shift.
• Actively involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of staff training.
• Evaluates staff performance in accordance with Town policies and procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Time management

Self-motivation

Supervision

First Aid CPR

HIGH FIVE certification

Behaviour Management Systems

Education

Grade 11 education

Post-secondary recreation education asset

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

Department Recreation & Culture

Job Type Temporary Number of Positions 6 Affiliation Non-Union

Job Summary

Reporting to the Community Recreation Coordinator and Program Director – Camps, the Program Supervisor - Camps is accountable for supervision and administration of the assigned camp.

Job Duties

• Accountable for the supervision and administration of the assigned camp.
• Oversees the planning, organization and leadership of all camp activities.
• Assists in the overall evaluation of camps and makes program recommendations.
• Responsible for all administrative tasks necessary to support the assigned camp, including, but not limited to; attendance, payroll, staff and program evaluations, mileage, program lists, budget tracking, incident reports, logs.
• Oversees the implementation of off-site trips (including swimming, skating); ensuring the proper organization of such activities and monitors such events for safety.
• Provides leadership to a team of 4-7 camp counsellors and volunteers and ensures that programs run smoothly during their shift.
• Actively involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of staff training.
• Evaluates staff performance in accordance with Town policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum Grade 11 education completed, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum 2 years’ camp program experience in the recreation field and/or 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 camps.
• 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).
• Willingness to obtain Behaviour Management Systems certification.
• 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 Recreation or Outdoor Education is an asset.
• Valid class ‘G2’ Ontario driver's licence with a clear driver's abstract and access to daily use of a personal vehicle is an asset.

What is Offered to Staff

Rate of Pay: $21.49 - $23.36 *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

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 with 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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