Summer Outdoor Program Leader; Summer Student

Community Services - Dryden, ON, Canada - Seasonal

Summer Student
HR-SS-2026-19

Job Title:

Summer Outdoor Program Leader
Date Posted:
Friday, February 6, 2026
Department:
Community Services
Closing: 4pm, Friday, February 20, 2026

Location:

Rotary Park/Dryden Recreation Complex

Reports to:

Recreation Coordinator
Wage: $20.00 per hour with benefits as per the Employment Standards Act.

The Summer Outdoor Program Leader provides a safe and fun environment for all participants of the Summer Outdoor Program, creating and implementing programs and activities that foster positive play environments. Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Recreation Programs, this position also performs administrative duties and positively promotes the program.

This position will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Anticipated employment period for 10 weeks from approximately end of June to August 2026.

• Must be 16 years of age or older on the first day of employment.
• Current First Aid/CPR Level C certificate, or ability to obtain before first day of employment.
• Mature, responsible person with ability to work alone without direct guidance.
• Previous experience working with children (babysitting courses, Co-op placements, coaching youth sports, camp counselor, etc.).
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a criminal background/vulnerable sector check at their own expense prior to start date.

Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at:

Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 .

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources or designate.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.