Student Camp Team Leader - Arts & Culture
About The Position
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for Camp Team Leader – Arts & Culture for the summer of 2026. This position will start approximately June 22, 2026, for a period up to September 4, 2026. 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 Camp Team Leader position is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a high-quality summer children’s camp program for registered participants. In addition, summer camp Team Leaders will be required to actively supervise all program activities including lunch.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in school full-time for the 2025/2026 winter term and/or returning to school full-time in the 2026 fall term
- 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
- Be 16 years of age or older to apply
- Previous experience working as a Camp Leader (or other similar camp environment)
- Previous experience working with children 6 years of age or older (preferably in a recreation program environment)
- 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
- Furnish an original Police Information Search (criminal reference check) (working with vulnerable persons) prior to commencement of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in first year or above in post-secondary education in a recreation or child and youth related program
- One or more years of experience in the field of program planning
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
- Lead a team of camp leaders in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Ensure staff team is actively engaged in all aspects of program planning, set-up, conducting activities and actively participating in activities including swimming, clean-up and evaluation
- Act as a resource and support for staff in areas where development is required
- Follow policies and procedures in place relevant to the position
- Communicate with parents as required
- May be required to modify activities to ensure age appropriateness
- Will be required to take the lead on managing participant behaviours
- Coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of a summer camp program
- Daily activities generally include: Active Games, Arts and Crafts, Drama Activities, Fitness Breaks, Swimming/ Water Play
- Implement the philosophies of HIGH FIVE
- Coordinate all administrative duties for their specific site
- Work both indoors and outdoors.
Benefits
- Hourly wage of $19.06 to $21.12
- Vacation and statutory benefits in accordance with Employment Standards Act
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
