Camp Counsellors (June 2026 - August 2026)

Mohawk College; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is recruiting Camp Counsellors for its summer camp aimed at children aged 4-12. Candidates will be responsible for fostering a safe and engaging environment through participation in various activities and addressing camper needs. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or be a student in post-secondary studies, have Standard First Aid and CPR Level 'C' certification, and be 18 or older at hire. Prior experience working with children is highly valued. This role is for summer employment from June to August, with competitive pay.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunity to work with children

Engaging summer experience

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or current student in post-secondary seeking a career path working with children.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level 'C' is required.
• Experience working with children aged 4-12 in a camp, coach, or recreational setting.

Responsibilities

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities.
• Lead activities for a group of campers as assigned.
• Create a fun, enjoyable, and safe atmosphere for campers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Experience working with children aged 4-12

Standard First Aid with CPR Level 'C'

Experience with neurodiverse individuals

Education

High school diploma or current post-secondary student

Job description

Camp Counsellors (June 2026 - August 2026)

Status: Summer Employment (June 2026 - August 2026)

Hours: June - 35 hrs/week, July & August - 42.5 hrs/week

Home Campus: Fennell

Rate of Pay: $18.00/hr

Posting Date: December 15th, 2025

Closing Date: January 23rd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Job Summary

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for Camp Counsellors, Mohawk Summer Camp.

This position will report to the Camp Coordinator and will be responsible for ensuring campers have fun in a safe and nurturing environment over the course of our 8-week Summer Camp in July and August for ages 4-12. Counsellors must diligently enforce camp rules and safety protocols to mitigate risks to campers, fellow counsellors and the community; must be able to deal with camper behaviour and act a role model to campers.

What you’ll be doing:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Camper Supervision

• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities.
• Leading activities for a group of campers as assigned by the Head Counsellor.
• Create a fun, enjoyable, and safe atmosphere for campers.
• Modelling appropriate behaviour and positive interactions in every session with campers and your peers; coming to each session prepared.
• Engaging with each camper as they work through activities, and showing an interest in each camper.
• Ensuring that all campers under your care are treated equally, consistently and fairly.
• Assuming the responsibility of leadership with consistent and specific direction in the supervision of campers.
• Using only Camp Coordinator approved websites, online tools and videos in camp activities.
• Demonstrating emotional maturity, a positive attitude, thoughtfulness and stability in decision-making.
• Being self-confident and able to accept and adopt constructive feedback.
• Providing appropriate feedback to, and communication with parents/guardians whenever needed, and immediately when emergency contact with parents/guardians is required.
• Following all daily camp procedures and practices.
• Carrying out other reasonable duty requests from any member of the Camp leadership team.
• Ensuring sessions are running smoothly and that campers are following the guidelines.
• Ensuring each session has the material needed to run smoothly by creating different games and activities for campers aged 4-12 to engage in as they work through the program material.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Completion of high school diploma or current student in post-secondary seeking a career path working with children or similar experience working with children between the ages of 4-12.
• Standard First Aid with CPR Level 'C' (Required).
• Vulnerable Sector Check - VS Checks are to be obtained from the Municipality in which you permanently reside at your own expense. Please check your local Police Services website to confirm what identification is required, cost and payment method. Upon an offer you must provide an original VS Check as indicated above with a "Date of Search" of less than sixty (60) days from hire date. VS Checks greater than sixty (60) days will not be accepted.
• Experience working with children aged 4-12 in a camp, coach or recreational setting.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience with neurodiverse people considered an asset.
• Experience with parent communication in a professional setting is considered an asset.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbally.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others including senior management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information related to children, parents, and staff.
• Lead by example; be a role model for campers and staff.
• A spirit of patience, positivity, compassion and fun!
• Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College's commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/