Summer Day Camp Counsellor

Girl Guides of Canada • Toronto, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Team Lead, Outdoor Experiences, this role involves facilitating the Summer Day Camp experience for 6–12-year-old girls, including GGC girl members and non-members. The organization is seeking fun, energetic, and responsible individuals who enjoy working with children and are eager to contribute to an unforgettable experience for campers. As a Summer Day Camp Counsellor, you will help campers explore, challenge themselves, be adventurous, and create lasting memories.

Requirements

• Able to be a member of a dynamic staff team delivering a girl-centred, exciting day camp program experience to girls.
• Be an effective role model to campers and colleagues, including actively participating in the solution of concerns that may arise.
• Willingness to have flexible work hours, including early mornings, evenings and overnights.
• Be available for the full duration of the day camp program (June 29 through August 28, 2026).
• Must be 18 years of age or older in adherence to Girl Guides of Canada standards for risk management.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in a recreational setting, preferably in a camp setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, balancing multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrate responsibility, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Have and/or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid with CPR C.
• Obtain a Police Records Check to comply with the requirements of Girl Guides of Canada.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Girl Guides of Canada program is an asset.
• Familiarity/comfortability in navigating downtown Toronto is an asset.
• Prior experience planning and implementing children’s programs and activities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging activities for campers, including various activities, crafts, games, as well as taking them off-site to various nearby locations (including taking public transportation).
• Supervise and be responsible for the duty-of-care of campers, including building relationships with campers throughout their day camp experience.
• Facilitate both indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
• Work co-operatively with other Camp Counsellors and GGC staff, including communication to Site Lead and Supervisors/Managers.
• Attend all training and orientation prior to camp starting.
• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Apply organizational policies regarding diversity, inclusivity and equity to content, member communication, and customer service – fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp environment.
• Embody and uphold GGC’s values, Code of Conduct, and mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed