Inclusion Camp Counsellor; Summer Student Camp Position

Inclusion Camp Counsellor (Summer Student Camp Position) - (2025.62)

Requisition #: 2025.62

External Closing Date:
January 23, 2026

Category:
Sports & Recreation

Pay Scale: $17.81 per hour

Location:

Various Locations - Innisfil, ON CA (Primary)

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Working as part of the dynamic Summer Camps team, you will provide high-quality activities for children between the ages of 4 and 12. If you are enthusiastic, outgoing, responsible, at least 16 years of age with a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN), available to attend training in June and work throughout the specified months below, then we have an opportunity for you!

This position is approximately 35-40 hours per week during daytime hours, Monday to Friday. Maximum one full week permitted.

Under the supervision of the Summer Coordinator and the Inclusion Supervisor, the Inclusion Counsellor will be responsible for:

• Adapt camp programs for campers who benefit from additional support, helping them thrive in a fun and welcoming camp environment
• Be directly responsible for working 1:1 or 2:1 with assigned campers to ensure they are integrated into the daily activities of the camp and camp activities are adapted to the child’s abilities
• With the support and guidance of the inclusion Supervisor, ensure each camper's individual needs (emotional, physical, social) are being met
• Prioritizes child well-being, safety and protection throughout the camp. Evaluates situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks
• Instruct and lead day-to-day camp activities including but not limited to games, songs, crafts, experiments and special events
• Acts as a leader role model, fostering a positive environment where staff and volunteers feel included as members of a team and are motivated to work towards common goals
• Assist inclusion campers with toileting, feeding and changing though verbal prompting and hand over hand support
• Provide crisis support and respond to behavioural issues in accordance with Behavioural Management System methodologies
• Support and address unique situations and conflicts with participants and provides regular updates and feedback to the Inclusion & Site Supervisors
• Work in all weather conditions both indoors and outdoors
• Be flexible and adaptable to changes in daily schedules
• Enjoy working with Youth ages 4-12

• Must be 16 years of age
• Background or experience working with children
• Must be available to work exclusively from June to August
• HIGH FIVE PHCD is an asset
• Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certificate an asset
• Experience and comfortable working with children with additional abilities
• This position requires an outgoing team player that works well with others

The Town of Innisfil provides Summer Camos students with valuable training opportunities including First Aid & CPR Training, HIGH FIVE - Principles of Health Childhood Development Training, and Behaviour Management Training!

To apply for this position, submit your application online through our applicant tracking system. In the event you require an alternate method of submitting your application, please contact the Town's People & Talent team by calling .

The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity in our own community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We inspire one another in an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected and uplifted.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact People & Talent.

Union Name:
Non-Union

Please note that unless otherwise specified in the job ad, the job posting will close at 11:59 pm on the evening of the closing date.