Now Hiring: Summer Student - Camp Counsellor

Reporting to the Supervisor, Recreation Programming and Special Events, the Camp Counsellors will provide supervision and instruction to children ages 4 to 11 in a variety of sports, crafts, and recreational activities as part of the Town's Summer Camp program. The timeframe for this position is June to August, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of youth between the ages of 4 to 11.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and activities are offered in a safe and enjoyable manner.
• Promote and assure healthy child development through participation and play.
• Assist, lead and instruct in both indoor and outdoor activities; visual arts, crafts, games, sports, free play and weekly excursions.
• Responsible for ensuring that all recreational policies and procedures are followed.
• Understand and adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Town Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain Standard First Aid with CPR Level “C” as a condition of employment, proof is required prior to employment.
• A Police Clearance is required as a condition of employment.
• Completion of HIGH FIVE Quest training is an asset.
• Prior experience working or volunteering in a school, team or camp setting is an asset.
• Must enjoy working with children, possess excellent social and problem solving skills, and be able to provide basic first aid/CPR when required.
• Ability to supervise numerous children and work as a team with other Leaders.
• NLS Lifeguard Certification is an asset.

Special Requirements:

• Must be in attendance at a secondary school, college or university and must be returning to school on a full time basis in September, and provide proof of enrollment.
• Must be between the ages of 16 and 30 as of May 1, 2026.
• Must comply with the rules and requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs program.
• Must be able to start work full-time on June 28th, 2026 or the first working day thereafter.
• Must be able to work the entire term that was advertised.
• Must be able to provide required documents at their own expense (Police Clearance, proof of enrollment in school).
• Eligible applicants and returning students must apply online.

Work Experience

Must have experience in arts, sports, recreation, or a combination thereof.

Employment Level

Part-time

Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a recreational facility setting, with some outdoor work as required.
• Number of hours are dependent on enrollment and can range weekly, up to 37.5 hours per week.
• Summer Camp Operations are 5 days per week, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• The wage range is $18.35 to $20.90 per hour.

Eligibility Statement: We appreciate all applications and expressions of interest however, only those selected for an interview will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), 2001 S.O. 2001 and will be used solely for the purpose of candidate selection.

Equity Statement: The Corporation of the Town of Amherstburg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an equitable, inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 will accommodate the needs of applicants. Applicants invited to participate in the recruitment and selection process are asked to inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodations and we will work with you to address your needs.

Applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 30th, 2026, and will only be accepted via the Town's online application platform.

Our hiring processes do not include the use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants.