Camp Counsellor (Coach) - Oshawa

True North Sports Camps; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Sports Camps is hiring Camp Counsellors for the Oshawa Multi-Sport Camp, focused on providing a positive and engaging summer experience for children. Responsibilities include leading activities, preparing lessons, and ensuring the safety of campers while fostering a fun environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age as of December 31, 2025.
• Attendance in mandatory staff training is required.
• Experience in sports coaching or working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead skill group activities while ensuring camper safety and enjoyment.
• Prepare and execute lessons and activities.
• Complete weekly scouting reports for skill groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Instruction

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Title: Oshawa Multi-Sport Camp Counsellor (Coach)

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.

Summer Camp 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 8 weeks (June 30 – August 22). We are hiring Camp Counsellors (Coaches) for the our Multi-Sport Camp in Oshawa at The Yard (870 Taunton Road West, Oshawa ON).

Work Hours

You will be required to be on-site July & August from 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute unpaid break between the hours of 12:00pm – 1:00pm.

Responsibilities

Camp Counsellors (Coaches) will be responsible for leading a skill group, which includes providing outstanding instruction while fostering a fun and encouraging environment. Successful candidate’s responsibilities will be, but are not limited to, the following:

Pre-Camp (June)

• Attendance and participation in mandatory staff training that is currently expected to occur the weekend of June 21/22, although this date is subject to change.
  
  

At Camp (July & August)

• Leading a skill group:
• Ensuring all campers feel welcome and stay safe (well hydrated and protected from the sun)
• Prepare and execute lessons, drills and games from your skill group
• Complete weekly scouting reports for campers in your skill group
• Provide coaching instruction in a manner that takes individual differences in skill and learning styles into account
• Lead large group games and activities within your cohort - get involved with the campers!
• Follow camp-wide policies and procedures, (i.e., Hand sanitation, phones/tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pick-up, etc.)
• Participate in daily staff meetings
• Assist the Camp Directors in tracking and organizing camp equipment, supplies, t-shirts and prizes
• Some senior-level Coaches may be asked to supervise, mentor and evaluate a member of our Coach-in-Training Program
  
  

Application Process

Please indicate in your cover letter your availability to work in July and August.

Please note that applicants must be 16 as of December 31st, 2025 to apply.

Compensation

Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

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