March Break Camp - Inclusion Staff

MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON; Courtice; Sur place; CAD 28 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Rate of pay: $20.00/hour (2026)

$20.65/hour (2027)

Résumé du poste

The Municipality of Clarington is hiring for March Break day camps supporting participants with exceptionalities. You will plan activities, supervise participants, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment across the camp period from March 15–19, 2027.

Schedules include pre-camp training and up to 40 hours per week during the break. Applicants should be at least 16, bring experience with children with special needs, and have or aspire to related field training (Education Assistant, Nursing,

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age with maturity and leadership qualities.
• Experience supervising children (4–15) with disabilities or special needs.
• Experience developing adaptive programming for inclusion.
• Enrolled in related field is an asset (Educational Assistant, Nursing, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership and excellent customer service.
• First Aid/CPR-C asset; PHCD asset; behaviour management training asset.

Responsabilités

• Plan and run daily recreation activities with inclusive adaptations.
• Provide 1:1 or 1:2 participant support to ensure positive experiences.
• Ensure participant safety at all times.
• Foster welcoming, diverse, safe, and developmentally appropriate programs.
• Support healthy development per High Five principles.
• Record attendance and weekly statistics accurately.
• Communicate with families about participant needs and strategies.

Connaissances

Child supervision

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Formation

Related field studies asset

Outils

First Aid & CPR C

PHCD certificate asset

Behaviour Management SYS

Description du poste

Clarington is a community full of possibilities. As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region, Clarington is home to over 107,000 residents across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. With our population expected to double by 2051, Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and small-town charm. We’re known for our thriving energy and agricultural sectors, vibrant historic downtowns, and exceptional quality of life. Our team thrives in a collaborative environment that promotes work-life balance and meaningful community impact. We value accountability, integrity, and respect, and we are deeply committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. Together, we’re building a stronger Clarington — for today and for future generations.

The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?

About the Role

Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Municipality of Clarington are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

Work Model:Front Line

The Municipality of Clarington’s Public Services Department, Community Services, Division is looking for dynamic, thoughtful, and resourceful staff to work with recreation program participants with exceptionalities. The Municipality provides support for participants who require additional assistance to be successful attending our March Break camp programs. The March Break Day camps operate from March 15 through March 19, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing daily recreation program activities; suggest / implement program and environmental adaptations to create an inclusive environment.
• Supervising and interacting with participants by providing 1:1 or 1:2 support to ensure they have a positive experience through the adaptation of planned activities and to provide an inclusive experience supporting their involvement in all activities.
• Ensuring the safety of participants at all times.
• Ensuring programs are welcoming of diversity and uniqueness, safe and developmentally appropriate.
• Support the healthy development of children through the High Five Principles of Healthy Development.
• Collecting accurate attendance figures daily and maintain weekly statistics.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers and supervisors. On-going effective communication with the families / guardians of participants of inclusion services to discuss participant needs and strategies for success.
• When necessary, assisting recreation program participants with self-care needs (children's programs only). Examples of self-care include but are not limited to toileting, changing of clothes and / or diapers, lifts, and transfers, feeding (enforcing specialized diets, hand over hand, opening packages, spoon feeding).
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age and exhibit maturity, responsibility, and leadership qualities.
• Previous work / volunteer experience supervising children (between ages 4 and 15 years of age), specifically those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Experience developing and implementing adaptive programming for participants to provide inclusion of children and/or adults with exceptionalities in programs.
• Currently enrolled in a related field is an asset (i.e., Educational Assistant, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation, Developmental Services Support Worker etc.).
• Demonstrated experience providing positive leadership to children.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
• Proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certification would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certificate at employee’s expense prior to commencing employment.
• Certificate in High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a PHCD certificate at employee’s expense prior to commencing employment.
• Current certification in Behaviour Management Systems training would be an asset.

What we offer

• Rate of pay: $20.00 per hour (2026 rate) / $20.65 per hour (2027).
• Hours of work: Successful candidates will be required to complete scheduled training prior to the start of camp and work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week during March break, March 15 through 19, 2027 pending successful camp registrations

Additional Information

A satisfactory criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check and proof of qualifications will be required for the successful candidate.

Our Commitment to Equity

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive and inclusive employer committed to equity, diversity, and creating a respectful and barrier-free workplace.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. To request support or accessible formats, please contact the Human Resources Division at [e-mail] .

Privacy

Applicant information is collected under the authority of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection can be directed to Human Resources at [e-mail] .