Youth Section Head

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

Job summary

RKY Camp in Parham, ON is seeking a Youth Section Head for the two‑week camper unit. You will oversee camper care, supervise counsellors, manage behaviour, and help with day‑to‑day operations during the summer season.

Requirements include Intermediate First Aid with CPR‑C, National Lifeguard, and a G‑Class Driver’s License, with prior summer camp or youth‑experience preferred. Training and compensation align with certifications and experience; contract runs June 27 to Sept 3, 2027, plus spring

Qualifications

• Required: Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C.
• National Lifeguard certification required.
• G‑Class Driver’s License required.
• Previous summer camp experience or equivalent youth work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the two‑week youth section of campers and ensure camper care.
• Provide counsellor development, supervision, and behaviour support.
• Uphold safety and wellbeing for every camper and assist counsellors daily.
• Offer age- and developmentally‑appropriate care and program design.
• Support operations, communicate with parents regularly, and assist admin tasks.

Skills

First Aid CPR-C

National Lifeguard

G-Class Driver’s License

Summer camp experience

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Job Posting

Youth 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 Youth Section Head is responsible for the two-week youth 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 Youth Section Head provides age and developmentally appropriate care and program design to meet the unique needs of the age group. As a senior staff member, The Youth 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.