Camp Counsellor (Coach) - Toronto

Truenorthcamps; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading sports camp dedicated to fostering youth development through sports. As a Camp Counsellor, you will create a fun and encouraging environment for campers aged 2 to 14, helping them learn and grow through various sports activities. Your role will include leading skill groups, ensuring safety, and providing engaging instruction while making lasting memories. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in children's lives and develop your coaching skills in a supportive atmosphere. If you have a passion for sports and youth mentorship, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old as of December 31st, 2025 to apply.
• Experience in coaching or working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead skill groups and provide outstanding instruction.
• Ensure campers feel welcome and safe during activities.
• Prepare and execute lessons, drills, and games.

Skills

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Toronto Camp Counsellor (Coach) - multiple locations and sports

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 9 weeks (June 30 – August 29). We are hiring Camp Counsellors (Coaches) for the following camps:

Mid-Town Toronto:

• Baseball Camp
• Flag Football Camp
• Basketball Camp
• Soccer Camp
• Multi-Sport Camp
• Kids Camp

Leaside:

• Multi-Sport Camp

North York:

• Baseball Camp
• Elite Baseball Camp

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 Requirements

Please indicate in your cover letter which camp(s) you will be applying for and your availability to work in July and August.

Please note that applicants must be 16 as of December 31^st, 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.