Senior Camp Counsellor; Break Camps

Senior Camp Counsellor (March Break Camps 2026) - (25-287)

Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community. Working in Recreation starts the journey to a special career, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others and have a passion to deliver high‑quality programs, events and services.

You will love the experience and our participants will too!

As a Senior Camp Counsellor you will play a key role in creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for campers during the March Break Camps.

* For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

• Current certification such as Counsellor in Training Program, Babysitting Course, National Coaching Certification Program or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with toddlers, children and/or youth in a related role.
• Good organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with day camp participants, staff, bus drivers, parent/guardians and the general public.
• Must be able to participate in swimming activities and oversee camp participants in pre‑set swim groups which comply with Town of Newmarket ratios.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required.
• Lifesaving Society’s Safeguard certification required.
• Current High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) certification required.
• Behaviour Management Systems, Safe Management or Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification is an asset.
• Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town (Those 18 Years & Older) or the completion of Declaration of Minors – Working with Vulnerable Individuals Self Declaration Form (Those 17 Years and Younger) is required.
• Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification.

* The Town of Newmarket's March Break Camps will run from March 16 - 20, 2026.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.