Senior Camp Counsellor (Winter Break Camp 2026)

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Newmarket’s Winter Break Camp 2026 seeks a Senior Camp Counsellor to lead engaging activities for campers and ensure safety and enjoyment. You will work with dedicated staff to deliver high-quality programs during the winter break.

You will collaborate with Recreation & Culture Services to organize activities, supervise campers, and provide excellent customer service to families and guardians involved in the program.

Qualifications

• Experience working with toddlers, children and/or youth in related roles.
• Current certifications such as Counsellor in Training Program or equivalent.
• Good organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to interact courteously with participants, staff, parents/guardians and the public.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe, engaging and fun activities for campers including games, songs, crafts, swimming, etc.
• Ensure safe delivery of camp programming by following all Town policies and procedures, providing adequate supervision, and managing camper behaviours.
• Collaborate with other Camp Counsellors, Inclusion Facilitators and Camp Directors to provide an inclusive environment, resolve concerns and plan the camp day.
• Respond to emergency situations including performing first aid and documentation.
• Respond to enquiries and provide quality customer service to participants, parents/guardians, and general public.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Some College Coursework Completed

Tools

Counsellor in Training Program

Babysitting Course

National Coaching Certification Program

Standard First Aid & CPR-C

Lifesaving Society Safeguard

High Five

Police Vulnerable Sector Check / Working with Vulnerable Individuals Self Declaration Form

Job description

Senior Camp Counsellor (Winter Break Camp 2026) - (26-222)

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Job Title

Senior Camp Counsellor (Winter Break Camp 2026)

Organizational Unit

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

Requisition #

26-222

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

$17.95 - $19.05 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:

• Facilitate safe, engaging and fun activities for campers including games, songs, crafts, swimming, etc.
• Ensure safe delivery of camp programming by following all Town policies and procedures, providing adequate supervision, and managing camper behaviours.
• Collaborate with other Camp Counsellors, Inclusion Facilitators and Camp Directors to provide an inclusive environment, resolve concerns and plan the camp day.
• Respond to emergency situations including performing first aid and documentation.
• 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

• Current certification such as Counsellor in Training Program, Babysitting Course, National Coaching Certification Program or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with toddlers, children and/or youth in a related role.
• Good organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with day camp participants, staff, bus drivers, parent/guardians and the general public.
• Must be able to participate in swimming activities and oversee camp participants in pre-set swim groups which comply with Town of Newmarket ratios.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• Lifesaving Society’s Safeguard certification required.
• Current High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) certification required.
• Behaviour Management Systems, Safe Management or Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification is an asset.
• 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.