Senior Section Head

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

Job summary

Ontario Camps Association seeks a Senior Section Head in Parham (north of Kingston) to lead the two‑week senior camper section, oversee camper care and staff development, and ensure safety and wellbeing. The role includes supervising counsellors and supporting daily camp operations with professional communication to families.

Contract dates are June 27 – September 3, 2027 (plus four spring training days). Compensation starts at $600 per week (+$40 per week for NL) with extra pay for relevant

Qualifications

• Required: Intermediate First Aid
• Required: National Lifeguard
• Required: G-Class Driver’s License
• Preferred: prior summer camp experience or equivalent youth work

Responsibilities

• Lead the two‑week senior section of campers
• Ensure camper safety and wellbeing and support counsellor development
• Supervise and evaluate counsellors and communicate with parents/guardians professionally
• Assist the out-tripping department in planning senior-camp trips and support day-to-day camp operations

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Senior 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 Senior Section Head is responsible for the two-week senior 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 Senior Section Head provides additional support to the out-tripping department in the planning and preparation of senior-camp, multi-day out-trips. As a senior staff member, the Senior Section Head provides significant support to the day-to-day operations and administration of RKY Camp.

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

Preferred : WAFA, F-Class Driver’s License, PCOC.