Camp Director (Winter Break Camp 2026)

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Newmarket is seeking a Camp Director for Winter Break Camp 2026 to lead the Recreation & Culture Services team and oversee on-site operations, staff supervision, and camp safety. This seasonal role involves coordinating activities, ensuring program quality, and acting as the primary contact for families and staff.

Qualifications include post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience, supervisory background, and current First Aid/CPR-C, High Five, Safe

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing day camp activities with children.
• Experience in a supervisory role in a related field.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, participants and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple situations professionally.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, instructional, written and program delivery skills.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• Current High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) certification required.
• Behaviour Management Systems, Safe Management or Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification required.
• Lifesaving Society's Safeguard certification required.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town or related self-declaration form required.

Responsibilities

• Be the on-site lead, supervise and mentor camp staff and volunteers through coaching, evaluations and discipline when necessary.
• Manage day-to-day camp operations and ensure safe delivery of camp programs.
• Plan, coordinate and implement safe camp programming and events.
• Be the main contact for parents/guardians regarding camper well-being and staff related to planning, documentation, scheduling and inventory.
• Respond to emergency situations including minor first aid or arrange medical assistance.
• Collaborate with outside user groups to ensure safe and quality programming.
• Respond to enquiries and provide quality customer service to participants and the general public.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Planning & organization

Customer service

Education

Post-secondary education in related discipline

Job description

Camp Director (Winter Break Camp 2026) - (26-221)

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Job Title

Camp Director (Winter Break Camp 2026)

Organizational Unit

Community Services -> Recreation & Culture Services -> Recreation & Client Services

Requisition #

26-221

Location

Shift Type

Job Type

Seasonal/Sessional

If a contract, Contract Duration

Staffing request is required for

New Position

Date Posted By

10/26/2026

Date Posting Closes

11/23/2026

Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.

Category

• Recreation
• Student
• Education
• Some College Coursework Completed

Salary Payband/Range

$20.19 - $21.42 per hour

Job Description

Working with the Town of Newmarket's Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means the start of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too!

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be the on-site lead, supervise and mentor camp staff and volunteers through ongoing coaching, formal performance evaluations and discipline, when necessary.
• Manage day-to-day camp operations and ensure safe delivery of camp programs.
• Plan, coordinate and implement the delivery of safe camp programming and special events.
• Be the main point of contact for parents/guardians regarding camper well-being, and sign in/out, as well as for staff regarding program planning, camp documentation, break scheduling, inventory checks, supply order requests, and feedback to Camp Coordinators.
• Respond to emergency situations including performing minor first aid and/or arranging for medical assistance.
• Collaborate with outside user groups to ensure all parties are on the same page in delivering safe and quality programming. User groups may include Aquatics, Facilities, Customer Service, Special Guests, Bus Drivers, Vendor Camps, etc.
• Respond to enquiries and provides quality customer service to participants, parents/guardians, and general public.

*For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary educationin related discipline (such as Recreation and Leisure, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning and execution of day camp activities, working with children.
• Experience in a supervisory role in a related field
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, participants, parents/guardians of participants and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills and capable of dealing with multiple situations at once in a professional and courteous manner.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, instructional, written and program delivery skills.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• Current High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) certification required.
• Behaviour Management Systems, Safe Management or Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification required.
• Lifesaving Society's Safeguard certification required.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town (Those 18 Years & Older) or the completion of Declaration of Minors - Working with Vulnerable Individuals Self Declaration Form (Those 17 Years and Younger) is required.

Please Note: Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.

*The Town of Newmarket's Winter Break Camps will run on December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 & 31 (half day), 2026.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.