Assistant Director (Etobicoke)

Truenorthcamps; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading summer camp organization is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee camp programming and staff management. This role focuses on providing a safe and enjoyable environment for children, requiring strong leadership and communication skills, and involves both on-site and supportive duties. The Assistant Director will work closely with the Program Director to ensure the successful operation of the summer camp.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with children in a supervisory role.
• Ability to encourage and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning camp programming with the Program Director.
• Manage camper check-in and check-out procedures.
• Administer first aid and ensure camp safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Standard First Aid and CPR C certification

Job description

Job Title : Assistant Director

of Positions Available : 1

About True North Sports Camps

True North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 in Toronto, Etobicoke and Oshawa. We offer baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, multi-sport and multi-sport with a hockey specialty summer day camps as well as after-school and weekend programs during the fall, winter and spring. At True North, we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every child’s development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience.

True North Sports Camps was created by the founders of North Toronto Baseball Camp, and since 2007 our goal has remained the same : to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.

The True North Philosophy

At True North Sports Camps we are committed to creating the best possible experience for every camper and great staff are vital to achieving that goal! While developing the campers’ athletic skills is certainly important, our core focus is creating a positive environment for our participants, allowing them to have fun and forge lasting friendships.

Position Details

Camp operates weekly in July and August from 8 : 30am – 4 : 00pm (with extended care from 8 : 00am until 5 : 00pm) Monday to Friday. This summer, camp will operate for 7 to 9 weeks dependent on the location. We are hiring Assistant Directors for the following camps :

Location & Sport

Multi-Sport – Etobicoke

• Location : West Glen JS (47 Cowley Ave, Etobicoke, ON)
• Term : June 30 – August 15, 2025

Work Hours

You will be required to be on-site July & August from 8 : 00am – 4 : 00pm Monday to Friday however, there will be some duties performed outside of these hours (mostly remotely).

Responsibilities

Assistant Directors are the “second-in-command” on-site leaders at each of our camps and are there to assist the Program Directors with the planning, organization and implementation of daily camp programming, while fostering a fun, inclusive and safe environment for all campers and staff. As the Assistant Director, you will have responsibilities both on-site and off-site, which include, but are not limited to, the following :

Pre-Camp (June – Part-Time (Approximately 25 hours total))

Assist the Program Director with the planning and execution of staff-training, currently scheduled to occur June 21 / 22 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)

Attendance at supplemental training specific to the on-site leadership staff, currently scheduled to take place May 31 / June 1 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)

Work with the Program Director to ensure that all required equipment and supplies are purchased, stored and organized at camp

During Camp (July & August – Full-Time)

Staff Management

Communication of weekly schedules and daily reminders to coaches (including any medical conditions, sun safety, hydration, etc.)

Facilitate start and end of day staff meetings with the Program Director

Assist the Program Director with coach evaluations and on-site CIT oversight

Programming

Assist the Program Director to create and facilitate daily camp programming – get involved with the campers!

Work with the coaches to continuously improve programming

Camper and Family Interactions

Manage camper check-in and check-out with support from the Program Director

Communicate and interact with parents throughout the day – handling program questions and feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service

Assist coaches by providing care and comfort to upset, distraught or homesick campers

First Aid and Camp Safety

Work with the Program Director and coaches to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner

Administer first aid to campers and coaches as needed with support from the Program Director

Keep diligent records of all incidents at camp

Administer prescription medications to campers

Keep a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked first aid kit

Miscellaneous

Ensure that camp-wide policies and procedures are implemented and followed by all coaches and campers (i.e., Hand sanitation, phones / tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pick-up, etc.)

Participate in regular meetings with the Program Director and other leadership staff

Track and organize camp equipment, supplies, t-shirts and prizes with support from the Program Director

Assist the Program Director with the general management and organization of the camp

Experience and Skills

Strong leadership and communication skills developed through previous supervisory roles along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service

Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills : ability to establish rapport and maintain excellent communication with campers, parents, and coaches

Experience playing and coaching AND / OR experience working with children in a teacher or supervisory role

Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt

Ability to encourage and motivate staff, and to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of others

Flexibility to meet on occasional evenings and weekends with the Camp Leadership Team throughout the summer season

Assistant Directors will be required to become certified for Standard First Aid and CPR C if they do not already possess these certifications

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications and will be competitive with comparable positions.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and will provide accommodation as required by law upon request.

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