Summer Student, Junior Camp Counsellor, FT x9

Dixon Hall•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a part of the Canada Summer Jobs 2026 program. Reporting to the Summer Camp Coordinator or their designate, Camp Counsellors will work to develop, implement, and evaluate an eight-week camp program for children ages 4 to 12 years that will engage the campers in exciting social recreational activities. The Camp Counsellors will also ensure the safety and security of the camp.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
Prior experience working in a day camp setting.
Must know how to swim and be comfortable swimming in public pools and in open bodies of water; proof of swimming proficiency through the Red Cross swim program or similar is an asset.
Ability to work sensitively with a wide variety of children from low income and new immigrant settings.
Able to relate well to both youth and parents in a community setting.
Knowledge of child development and the needs of children at various ages.
Must be a team player and be able to work well with others.
Strong written and verbal English language communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts; fluency in additional languages that reflect the diverse community in which the program operates will be considered an asset.
Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
Able to provide a “Clear” or satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check as determined by the operational requirements of the program.
Be between 15-30 years of age, at the start of the funded position.
Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or someone to whom Refugee Status has been granted/conferred.
Have a valid SIN
International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program.

Nice To Haves

Standard First Aid and CPR training and certification is an asset.
Proof of swimming proficiency through the Red Cross swim program or similar is an asset.
Fluency in additional languages that reflect the diverse community in which the program operates will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Participate in camp training and orientation.
Adheres to Dixon Hall’s mission, vision, policies and practices.
Arrive to work in a well-maintained Uniform (unless specified by the Summer Camp Coordinator) and continue to wear the Uniform in a visible manner for the duration of the work hours.
Complete all assigned shifts.
Work closely with the Camp Coordinator and assist them as needed.
Actively participate in developing an eight-week program (eight hours a day) that will be creative, challenging, and fun for children of ages 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, or 10-12 years old.
Organize and implement the camp program, as planned.
Takes a leading role in ensuring the camp program is organized and implemented as planned.
Provides guidance and support to camp counsellors and volunteers.
Responsible for morning set-up, monitoring attendance and supervising children during breakfast period and camp program.
Completes appropriate paperwork (incident reports, trip purchases, etc…) and reports to Camp Coordinator daily to update the camp’s status.
Maintains positive professional relationships with peers, campers, parents, and other Dixon Hall patrons.
Responsible for assisting in the evaluation of the program at the end of the season.
Counselors assigned to the 8-9 year and 10–12-year age groups are expected to participate in a four-day (three-night) overnight camping experience outside Toronto.
Swimming attire is required to enter public pools as part of ensuring the safety of the campers.
Provides positive guidance and support to camp volunteers.
Assists with supervising children during breakfast period and camp program.
Responsible to clean after serving breakfast to children at the start of the day.
Helps to ensure safety and security of camp and assists in responding to critical situations.