Summer Day Camp Leader

Westside Recreation Centre•Calgary, AB

97d•Onsite

About The Position

Westside Recreation Centre is seeking enthusiastic Summer Day Camp Leaders to supervise, plan, and instruct a variety of day camps for children ages 3-15 years. This is a seasonal/temporary position with full-time hours available, offering a fun and hands-on leadership experience. The role involves ensuring a safe, fun, and quality day camp experience, actively participating in all camp activities, and providing leadership to campers and volunteers. Responsibilities also include lesson planning, equipment maintenance, administrative duties, customer service, risk management, and attending training sessions.

Requirements

Be available for a minimum of 8 out of 10 weeks throughout the summer (July 02 - September 02, 2026).
Full-time day camp leaders will be scheduled to work 35-42 hours per week.
Attend required day camp training at the end of June, 2026.
Be available for in-person or virtual interviews.
Minimum 18 years of age.
2+ years of previous experience working with children in a recreation day camp setting or equivalent.
Current Alberta Approved First Aid training agency - CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid, valid through to September 02, 2026.
Successful applicant must have a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search completed at their own cost.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications (such as NCCP/High 5) considered an asset.
Education, experience, and/or certifications in physical literacy and fundamental movement skills considered an asset.
Early Childhood Education (ECE Level 1) & similar certifications considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Supervise, plan, and instruct summer day camps for children ages 3-15Y, including activities like sports, physical literacy, outdoor activities, group games, performing arts, crafts, and free swim time.
Provide a safe, fun, and quality day camp experience.
Actively and enthusiastically participate in all aspects of day camps, including in-pool time.
Provide leadership to campers of all ages and abilities.
Supervision of Leaders in Training and Youth Volunteers.
Complete all required day camp lesson planning and evaluation of camps.
Set-up/take-down, cleaning, and general maintenance of equipment.
Perform administrative duties as required.
Provide exceptional customer service to camp families during sign in/out times.
Day-to-day risk management.
Group control and child guidance of campers.
Attend all training sessions and meetings as required.