Student Inclusion Camp Leader

Municipality of Chatham-Kent•Chatham, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for an Inclusion Camp Leader in the Arts & Culture department for the summer of 2026. This position will start approximately June 22, 2026, for a period up to September 4, 2026, and can work up to 40 hours a week. To qualify for this summer student position, students must currently be enrolled in school full-time for the 2025/2026 winter term (normally ending April, May or June) and/or returning to school full-time in the 2026 fall term (normally starting in August or September). The Inclusion Camp Leader will be responsible for assisting with the inclusion of campers of all abilities and needs in summer programs to ensure their personal and developmental needs are adequately met. The Inclusion Camp Leader is responsible for providing appropriate assistance to summer camp staff and participants in developing a safe and welcoming environment designed to foster friendships, promote social interactions, and enhanced participation.

Requirements

Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
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
Current Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR (WSIB approved) prior to camps opening
Certified with the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development prior to camps opening
Must furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment
Experience working with children and youth
Experience communicating with children, staff, parents in a child supervised environment
Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) (or similar software program)

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those enrolled in or graduated from a related post-secondary education program
Preference will be given to students in fields related to the adapted physical activity in recreation and child education (ex. Nursing, therapeutic recreation, education)
Knowledge of program adaptations and behaviour modifications techniques

Responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Work directly with campers needing extra attention on a 1:1, or 2:1 basis to enhance participation and create a fun camp experience
Adapt program plans and daily schedules for campers with inclusion needs
Correct and redirect inappropriate camper behaviours
Communicate daily with team members to ensure inclusion is properly facilitated
Responsible for daily reporting of any concerns to the supervisor and dealing with preliminary problem solving
Enforce all administration policies and rules as well as all safety guidelines governing the program participants
Effectively communicate with parents / guardians as issues and needs are identified
Exercise discretion and confidentiality with parents / guardians, staff, children and management
Responsible for the clean-up and storage of all equipment