Summer Student - Inclusive Recreation Assistant Camp Director Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Education / Teaching

Requisition  
Department:
Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept. 
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $19.940 - $21.323 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation:
Non Union/Non MPE
City:
Ottawa, ON
Job Category:
Summer Student Recruitment 
Application Close: 06/09/2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

Under the guidance of a Program Coordinator, you are responsible for the daily programming of an Inclusive Recreation unit camp. This includes program adaptation, intervention and collaboration with camp staff. You ensure inclusion and a supportive recreation environment for special needs pre-school/children and youth registered in camps, and that participants have a safe and enjoyable camp experience. You may also provide ongoing integration.

Work is performed in accordance with related legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Note:

minimum age of 16 years is required for this Summer Student job.

Post-Secondary Student (completion of first year college or university) - Recreation and Leisure, Psychology, Sociology, DSW, etc.

Note:

Student must be returning to school in the fall

Minimum of 8 months but less than 1 year of related experience is required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certificates

AODA Accessibility/IASR Training Crisis Prevention/Intervention training certificate

Alternative Communication Systems (ASL
- American Sign Language) training is desirable

Ergonomic Lifts and Transfers training is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

Understanding the development and recreational needs of children

Must possess the training, experience and knowledge to organize the work and its performance

Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to plan and implement recreation programs for preschoolers, children, youth and/or children with disabilities

Programming skills in crafts, sports, games, creative play, stories and music

Ability to operate any required tools/equipment

Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures

Ability to accompany and supervise participants in a variety of environments including aquatic

Experience planning and operating recreation programs for preschoolers, children and/or youth

Demonstrates supervisory and strong leadership skills

Experience and demonstrated ability to train, supervise and evaluate staff

Conflict resolution and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage simultaneous demands

Ability to promote teamwork and to work independently when appropriate

Maintain a fun and safe environment

Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and programming planning skills

Good judgment, leadership and team spirit

Shows initiative

Patient

Good role model

Trustworthy

Leadership skills

Reliable

Flexible

Creative

Enthusiastic

Organized

Physically Fit and able to participate in active recreation activities

Proper attire and footwear

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement:
Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading,…


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