One-Week Section Head

Ontario Camps Association; Parham; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Camps Association seeks a One-Week Section Head at our Parham, ON location. This role oversees one-week campers, focusing on camper care, safety, and staff development, while coordinating daily operations with counselors and parents.

The position requires Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard, and a G-Class Driver’s License, with preferred additional licenses and prior summer camp experience. Contract runs June 27 to Sept 3, 2027, with spring training.

Qualifications

• Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C required.
• National Lifeguard certification required.
• G-Class Driver’s License required; other licenses preferred.
• Previous summer camp experience or youth work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the one-week camp section and camper care, ensuring safety and wellbeing.
• Support counsellor development, supervision, and behavior guidance.
• Lead logistics for weekly camper arrivals and departures and assist with admin tasks at RKY Camp.

Skills

First Aid CPR-C

National Lifeguard

G-Class Driver's License

Summer camp experience

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Job Posting

One-Week Section Head

Location: Parham, ON (north of Kingston)

Reports to: Camp Director & Assistant Director, Summer Camp

Pay Rate: starting at $600 per week (+$40 per week for NL) with additional compensation for relevant certifications and experience

Contract Dates: June 27 – September 3, 2027 (plus 4 days of training in the spring)

The One-Week Section Head is responsible for the one-week camp section of campers and is responsible for camper care, counsellor development and supervision, and behaviour support. Section Heads provide for the overall safety and wellbeing of every camper who comes to camp and provide assistance and support to counsellors in dealing with day-to-day camper situations. Section Heads support and evaluate counsellor performance and communicate regularly with parents and guardians in a professional manner. The One-Week Section Head takes leadership in the logistics and organization of the weekly arrival and departure of one-week campers. As a senior staff member, the One-Week Section Head provides significant support to the day-to-day operations and administration of RKY Camp.

Required : Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C, National Lifeguard, G-Class Driver’s License, previous summer camp experience or equivalent experience working with youth.

Preferred : F-Class Driver’s License, Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.