Camp Coordinator

Canva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is seeking a Camp Coordinator to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging summer program for children and youth. You will lead activities from team-building to STEM workshops, promote belonging for newcomer and equity-deserving youth, and ensure high-quality camp experiences with strong safety protocols.

Join a collaborative team committed to empowering young people through leadership development, mental health awareness, and healthy living initiatives.

Job description

Locations: Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora

Locations: Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora

About YRES

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a community‑driven, innovation‑focused educational organization dedicated to supporting the long‑term success of children and youth. We provide interactive learning experiences through academic programs, STEAM initiatives, leadership development, public speaking training, and youth camps. Our work centers on fostering meaningful learning, personal growth, and community impact. As we continue to expand, YRES collaborates with passionate individuals across diverse disciplines to support the development of confident, capable young leaders.

Job Description:

Join the YRES Team!

Join our energetic and passionate team of youth‑focused educators and help inspire confidence, creativity, and growth in children and teens. At YRES, we value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to empowering young people. Our programs serve diverse communities and offer opportunities for youth to explore leadership, public speaking, STEAM, recreation, and personal development.

As a Camp Coordinator, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and youth throughout the summer. You will lead a variety of activities — including team‑building challenges, arts and crafts, STEM workshops, outdoor recreation, leadership games, public speaking exercises, and youth leadership development sessions — ensuring programs are dynamic, accessible, and developmentally appropriate.

You will communicate positively with campers, families, and fellow staff, and collaborate with other leaders to design programming that meets diverse needs and promotes a strong sense of belonging, particularly for newcomer and equity‑deserving youth.

Safety and well‑being are essential responsibilities. You will supervise activities, support campers through challenges, and use constructive conflict‑resolution strategies to help them build resilience and interpersonal skills. Adherence to camp policies, First Aid, and CPR‑C protocols is required.

You will also support community‑focused programming that highlights mental health awareness, youth empowerment, diversity, healthy living, and leadership development. Participation in staff training and ongoing professional development will strengthen your leadership abilities and ensure smooth, high‑quality camp experiences.

Locations: Scarborough, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora

About YRES

York Region Educational Services (YRES) is a community‑driven, innovation‑focused educational organization dedicated to supporting the long‑term success of children and youth. We provide interactive learning experiences through academic programs, STEAM initiatives, leadership development, public speaking training, and youth camps. Our work centers on fostering meaningful learning, personal growth, and community impact. As we continue to expand, YRES collaborates with passionate individuals across diverse disciplines to support the development of confident, capable young leaders.

Job Description:

Join the YRES Team!

Join our energetic and passionate team of youth‑focused educators and help inspire confidence, creativity, and growth in children and teens. At YRES, we value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to empowering young people. Our programs serve diverse communities and offer opportunities for youth to explore leadership, public speaking, STEAM, recreation, and personal development.

As a Camp Coordinator, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and youth throughout the summer. You will lead a variety of activities — including team‑building challenges, arts and crafts, STEM workshops, outdoor recreation, leadership games, public speaking exercises, and youth leadership development sessions — ensuring programs are dynamic, accessible, and developmentally appropriate.

You will communicate positively with campers, families, and fellow staff, and collaborate with other leaders to design programming that meets diverse needs and promotes a strong sense of belonging, particularly for newcomer and equity‑deserving youth.

Safety and well‑being are essential responsibilities. You will supervise activities, support campers through challenges, and use constructive conflict‑resolution strategies to help them build resilience and interpersonal skills. Adherence to camp policies, First Aid, and CPR‑C protocols is required.

You will also support community‑focused programming that highlights mental health awareness, youth empowerment, diversity, healthy living, and leadership development. Participation in staff training and ongoing professional development will strengthen your leadership abilities and ensure smooth, high‑quality camp experiences.