Summer Day Camp Director

Girl Guides of Canada•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Girl Guides of Canada is actively seeking a Summer Day Camp Director for the period of June 1 to September 4, 2026. This role will be hybrid, with the majority of work taking place remotely in June, and occasional onsite visits. Starting in July, the successful applicant will report daily to 601-149 East Liberty Street in Toronto, ON. Reporting to the Team Lead, Outdoor Experiences, this role is responsible for setting up and preparing for Summer Day Camps, as well as overseeing the daily logistics of Summer Day Camps. The Director will work directly with Summer Day Camp Counsellors, and GGC girl members and non-members. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, strong responsibility, and adaptability. The Summer Day Camp Director will support Summer Day Camp Counsellors and help campers explore, challenge themselves, be adventurous, and make lifelong memories.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions.
Intermediate to advance skills using Microsoft Suite programs, including: Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with training and mentoring a team of Summer Day Camp Counsellors, fostering a culture of feedback and professional growth.
Create an inclusive, high-energy environment that promotes independence, confidence, adventure, challenge, and teamwork among girl participants.
Oversee the day-to-day logistics of day camp, including acting as primary contact for parents/caregivers, especially during camper drop-off.
Act as on-site contact, and first point of escalation for Summer Day Camp Counsellors.
Act as primary contact for Team Lead, Outdoor Experiences, regarding any escalation needs, purchases, or changes.
Oversee and maintain shared mailbox for Summer Day Camps. As a front-line face of the organization, ensure that a positive customer service relationship is always maintained.
Create and prepare engaging, experiential programming outlines and source partners/materials for various activities. Ensure activities are age-appropriate for blended group of campers.
Assist with creating training materials for Summer Day Camp Counsellors.
Assist Day Camp Counsellors with facilitating activities for campers, including various activities, crafts, games, as well as taking them off-site to various nearby locations (including taking public transportation).
Assist Day Camp Counsellors with supervising and being responsible for the duty-of-care of campers, including building relationships with campers throughout their day camp experience.
Act as the primary point of contact for all health and safety protocols, ensuring strict adherence to organizational and provincial standards.
Manage and document all incidents, maintaining clear communication with Team Lead, Outdoor Experience, and parents when necessary.
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.