2027 Program Supervisor, Camps for Summer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Program

Fitness centre membership

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Town of Ajax is seeking a Program Supervisor - Camps to lead and supervise summer camp operations under the Recreation & Culture Department. You will manage camp activities, staff supervision, safety protocols, and administrative duties for the camp program across the eight-week summer period.

You will oversee off-site trips, staff training and evaluation, and collaborate on program improvements to ensure high-quality camp experiences for youth.

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 June 8, 2027).
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 8, 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 8 weeks of Summer Camps (June 30 - August 27, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Corporate Training, BMST, Summer Staff Training).

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

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program planning

Communication

First Aid CPR C

HIGH FIVE

Criminal record check

Education

Grade 11

Job description

Department Recreation & Culture

Job Type: Temporary

Number of Positions: 11

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 June 8, 2027).
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (If hired, must be obtained by June 8, 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 8 weeks of Summer Camps (June 30 - August 27, 2027) including mandatory training dates (Corporate Training, BMST, Summer Staff 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 Summer Camps/Playgrounds

• Promotional Interviews – Week of February 15 or 23, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – April 8, 2027, May 12, 2027, May 20, 2027, or June 3, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – May 27, 2027, June 9, 2027, or June 17, 2027
• Corporate Training – June 8, 2027
• Summer Staff Training – June 22, 2027, June 24, 2027, June 25, 2027, June 28, 2027, June 29, 2027, and June 30, 2027
• Camps begin – June 30, 2027
• Playgrounds begin – July 5, 2027
• Camps/Playgrounds end – August 27, 2027

* *Contracts may be extended to end on September 3, 2027 for Camp Finale. Please note: This posting is for the purpose of returning camp staff to express their interest in transferring into the Program Supervisor, Camps position during Summer 2027. However, exact staffing needs for Summer 2027 are still being assessed at this time. Position changes and promotional interviews will only take place for vacant positions.

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