Camp Supervisor - Summer

75 Caso Crossing, St Thomas, ON N5P 3V7, Canada

Posted Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 4:59 a.m.

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ST. THOMAS

2026 SUMMER HIRING

Parks & Recreation Department

Applications will be received u ntil Friday January 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Under the general direction of the Manager of Recreation Facilities & Programs and the technical direction of the Program Coordinator, be responsible for leading a high-quality summer camp program, providing children the opportunity to improve self-esteem, motor skills, social skills and creativity through a variety of arts and physical activities. Specifically, this position is responsible for program scheduling, development, delivery, staff support and training as well as customer service.

Overall, this position plays an integral role in the development and delivery of recreation camp programs at the City of St. Thomas.

The Camp Supervisor will perform all activities in a safe manner, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Program Support and Implementation (60%)

• Assists in the development and recruitment of camp leaders.
• Assists in the development and delivery of training programs, orientation and evaluations for new and returning camp leaders.
• Plans, develops and implements day to day programming activities.
• Supports camp leaders, and directly works with participants that require additional supports and 1-on-1 interactions.
• Supervises the activities at program locations ensuring care, safety and security of participants and staff.
• Assists in planning and responsible for implementing special event booths promoting camp programs (ie. Seniors Picnic, Canada Day, Teddy Bear Picnic) as required.
• Schedules the appropriate staffing ratio required to operate camp programs, trips and/or special camp events.
• Arranges for and schedules camp staff to assist with extended care services in the morning and evenings as required.
• Visits the various camp locations to oversee camp programs and respond to various requests and/or concerns from camp staff and campers.
• Monitors and maintains camp program registration/class lists and waitlists.
• Provides advice, guidance and instruction to camp staff on the completion of tasks including responding to enquires and concerns.
• Develops, coordinates and supports camp programs and special events.
• Arranges camp logistics and modifies camp programs as required.
• Assists in the acquisition of camp supplies to support programs and activities.
• Encourages camp staff and participants to set and achieve goals.
• Transports program supplies between camp locations.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and functions as assigned.

Health and Safety (15%)

• Organizes and assists with the set up and tear down of equipment each day ensuring that equipment and facilities are in safe working condition and report any concerns to Supervisor.
• Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the regulations and City policies.
• Ensures all staff are wearing required personal protective equipment as per the City’s expectations.
• Reports to Operational Staff, Program Coordinator and/or Manager of Recreation Facilities & Programs, the absence or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger themselves or another worker.
• Reports to Program Coordinator and/or Manager of Recreation Facilities & Programs, any contravention of the Act. The regulations or the existence of any hazard of which they are aware.
• Completes periodic program area scans to ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures. Notifies Operational Staff, Programs Coordinator and/or Manager of Recreation Facilities & Programs for deficiency resolution.

Customer Service and Administration (25%)

• Tracks program expenses to ensure spending is within allocated budgets.
• Maintains suitable amount of program supplies as required for the program, communicating program supply needs to the Program Coordinator…