Summer Student - Temporary Recreation Camp Supervisor (1 vacancy)

Woodstock Art Gallery; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A city-managed gallery in Woodstock is seeking a Temporary Recreation Camp Supervisor for the summer. This role involves overseeing summer camp staff, planning and implementing camp programs, and ensuring a high-quality experience for participants, especially children with exceptionalities. Candidates should be attending university or college and able to work in various weather conditions. The role offers an hourly salary of $25.99, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be attending University or college in a related field.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions is essential.
• Must have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of recreational camp programs.
• Supervise summer camp operations, including participant experiences.
• Train and evaluate camp staff to ensure quality service.

Skills

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Physical capability to perform duties

Team leadership

Documenting procedures

Planning and organizing activities

Education

Attending University or college in related field

Tools

Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification

Class G2 Ontario Driver’s License

Job description

Temporary Recreation Camp Supervisor Summer Student (1 vacancy)

Reporting to: Supervisor of Recreation Programs and Camps

Department: Recreation

Classification: Summer Student

Salary Range: $25.99/hour

Starting Date: February 2, 2026

Application Deadline: No later than 4:00pm January 12, 2026

Why Woodstock?

The City of Woodstock is a rapidly growing city at the heart of Oxford County. When you work for the City you get to be part of an incredible team of dedicated people with a range of skills and experiences to share. Our team works together to help build a strong, connected community where people have access to the services they need, while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle.

Job Summary

Do you thrive in a high-energy environment filled with glitter, water and loads of fun! Have you got a knack for planning and organizing activities including mapping out bus schedules, documenting procedures and maintaining equipment inventories. As our Temporary Recreation Camp Supervisor, you will help oversee our amazing team of summer camp staff and deliver training to ensure we’re offering the highest quality camp experience for participants. You have a special place in your heart for children with exceptionalities and will promote inclusivity for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of all summer recreation camp programs
• Direct supervision of summer camp operations including participant experience, parent liaison and staffing
• Training, scheduling, monitoring, and evaluation of camp staff
• Ensure adherence to City of Woodstock Policies and Procedures
• Booking and planning activities, trip and bus schedules, maintaining equipment rooms
• Documenting and updating manuals, procedures, policies, forms, etc
• Is qualified to complete HIGH FIVE’s Quest 2 evaluations

Qualifications

Essential:

• Minimum of attending University or college in related field and must be returning to school full-time
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be physically able to perform duties
• Must have or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid and CPR-C Certification
• Must have or be willing to obtain Principles of Healthy Child Development
• Must have or be willing to obtain Safeguard Certification
• Must have a Class G2 Ontario Driver’s License in good standing and access to a reliable vehicle

Preferred:

• Training in the area of inclusion

Working Conditions

• Scheduled 40-hour work week, which may include weekends and alternate shift hours.
• Will be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to work overtime.

The City of Woodstock is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We embrace equity, diversity, justice, inclusion and belonging and we’re committed to building a team that represents many backgrounds, perspectives and skills, representative of the communities we serve. The more inclusive we are, the better our work and workplace will be. We are committed to creating a workplace where people experience meaningful work, a sense of hope and optimism, an environment of trust, and inspired results. If this sounds like an environment in which you would like to work, apply here today! We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Please note: Immediate family member, as per City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015, shall not be employed in the City of Woodstock in any capacity under the following circumstances, but not limited to wherein the family member is in a supervisory or management capacity or responsible for the work of the individual or the department. A conflict of interest must be declared to the Director of Human Resources as outlined in the City of Woodstock Nepotism Policy, HR-015 as soon as it has been identified.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Woodstock will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation by contacting [e-mail]. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We invite all qualified applicants to submit their resume and cover letter online at https://cityofwoodstock.applytojob.com/. We thank all candidates who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.