CANADA SUMMER JOBS - Camp Co-ordinator (Summer Camp Coordinator)

Yonge Street Mission • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Summer Camp Team is seeking a part-time temporary Camp Co-ordinator (Summer Camp Coordinator) (35 hours per week). The Summer Camp Coordinator will work in child, youth and community development with children and youth living in the Regent Park, St. Jamestown, Moss Park and Cabbagetown neighbourhoods.

This 8/9-week role will run from June 15 until July 3, 2026 and August 10 - August 21,2026, with one (unpaid) week off between August 3-9, 2026 due to a break in the summer camp schedule.

Please note that this job opening is for Canada Summer Jobs applicants only, who must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with the Employment and Social Development Canada as outlined:

between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and;
have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Requirements

• Some University experience is required
• Previous camp experience in a senior leadership role is required
• You have a demonstrated love for the outdoors and desire to share this with those around you
• You are dynamic and enthusiastic – a multitasker, with a knowledge of children and youth development, with experience in under resourced areas and a multicultural multi-faith setting
• Exceptional leadership and ability to motivate your staff team, as well as children and youth
• You must be a natural team builder, flexible, resilient, with a teachable spirit
• Creative thinking and skilled to help develop and plan multi-media projects for children
• Patient, positive, hardworking, reliable with recreational & artistic skills

Nice To Haves

• Media and Tech skills (ie. video/music editing, animation and coding) are an asset

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a 6-week Summer Camp program for children; booking field trips, buses and purchasing equipment necessary for the operation of the program
• Collaborate with the L.I.T. facilitator in creating opportunities for L.I.T. participation integration in the Day Camp
• Facilitate a 2-week orientation for the Summer Camp staff team; ensuring that all staff are fully prepared and equipped for the Summer Camp experience
• Aid in the planning and facilitating of all aspects of day camp, providing leadership for indoor and outdoor sports, arts & crafts projects, tech projects, field trips, teaching, and other organized activities over the 6-week period
• Encourage camp leaders to build strong relationships, develop leadership skills, overcome social barriers and foster recognition that they have the capacity to improve their own communities
• Provide mentorship and additional training opportunities for Camp Leaders
• Provide opportunities for developmentally and emotionally challenged children to fully participate in activities
• Facilitate the planning and implementing of an end of Summer activity

Benefits

• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree