Camp Director Museum

Job Summary

Manages the Markham Museum Summer Day Camps. Oversees curriculum-based program planning, program delivery and administration for approximately 100 campers per week ranging from 4 to 16 years old, supervising up to 25 staff including supervisors, counselors, specialists and volunteers.

• Part-time:
  February 01, 2026 to May 18, 2026
• Full-time:
  May 19, 2026 to September 03, 2026

CA $22.60/hr - CA $22.60/hr

Please submit your resume and cover letter online by January 16, 2026
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• Provides daily direction and support to camp supervisors and staff.
• Plans and schedules staff resources, routines and procedures to ensure successful program delivery.
• Oversees daily activities, ensuring programming is effective and adapted to camper needs.
• Develops, implements and evaluates STEAM, history and environment-based educational day camp programs.
• Prioritizes child well‑being, safety and protection throughout the camp.
• Acts as a leader role model, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Serves as an ambassador for the City of Markham, liaising with camp supervisors and resolving issues with support of the Museum Program Coordinator.
• Provides regular updates and feedback to the Museum Program Coordinator.
• Plans and implements camp staff training and leads camp preparations and regular meetings.
• Provides ongoing training, coaching and recognition to staff and volunteers, conducting formal performance assessments.
• Assists with recruitment, screening and evaluation of camp staff and volunteers.
• Ensures coordination with all Museum divisions to secure necessary knowledge and artifacts.
• Completes parent camp evaluations and staff evaluations of camp.
• Controls supplies and equipment inventory, ensuring orders are received in accordance with City policies.
• Oversees camp purchases and budget in accordance with City policies and budget.
• Reports incidents promptly to the Museum Program Coordinator using incident/accident report forms.
• Maintains camp documentation, including registration information, attendance records and timesheets.
• Completes a full report on the camp session at conclusion of the summer.
• Communicates effectively to all stakeholders including parents, campers and staff.
• Attends special events as required and oversees attendance and sign‑in procedures.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Currently enrolled in or graduate of a post‑secondary institution in Recreation, Museum Studies, education or related field.
• Past camp experience with senior supervisory capacity managing staff and/or volunteers.
• Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’ required.
• High‑Five Healthy Child Development required.
• Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Extensive knowledge of program planning and child development stages.
• Demonstrated experience developing and carrying out daily and special programs.
• Knowledge of museum themes including History, Environment, Science and Tech.
• Knowledge of STEAM programming.
• General interest in the Museum field with demonstrated creativity and innovation in program planning skills.
• High‑Five Quest 2 is an asset.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or Behaviour Management is an asset.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat);
  Xplor experience is an asset.

• Service Excellence:
  Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers.
• Change & Innovation:
  Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building:
  Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way.
• Communication:
  Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way.
• Accountable & Results Oriented:
  Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values and abides by relevant policies.
• Management & Leadership:
  Demonstrates self‑management, professionalism and engagement; leads by example.

All offers of employment for this position will be conditional on satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector screening checks as required for the City of Markham.

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier‑free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier‑free hiring process.

We thank all applicants who have applied; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email.

At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI‑powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people.