Camp Leader

Position: Camp Leader Summer Jobs)
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Job Description:

Job Description:

Camp Leader (Canada Summer Jobs)
POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

The Summer Program Leader is a temporary, full-time position for 35 hours/week. This position will be delivering engaging activities for children (aged 6-12) to help keep them happy and healthy throughout the camp days. Applicants must be available for full-time work for the period of June 24th to August 28th, 2026.This a Fixed Term Contract Position.

Kindly review the eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program using the link below before applying. Summer Jobs Program requirements apply. Individuals who required employer-specific work authorization (e.g., international students on study permits) are not eligible under this program. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents. This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements, including age and legal status criteria.

ACCOUNTABILITIES :

The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar duties, as listed below:

Promotes, facilitates, and evaluates developmentally appropriate programs for participants that provide opportunities for physical, cognitive, emotional, and social skill development

Co-creates and maintains a strengths-based, inclusive, respectful, engaging, child-centred program.

Establishes trusting relationships with participants and families.

Room set-up and teaching food preparation skills.

Completes administrative tasks such as attendance, report writing, and file maintenance

Provides one-on-one support as needed

Monitors progress and needs of children in consultation with supervisor.

Assist with any type of emergencies that may arise during the shift.

Monitor level of program supplies; requesting re-order/purchase as needed

Participate in staff debriefing meetings

Perform other duties as required

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Internal:
Program Coordinator, MU lead, Coworkers, Volunteers External:
Parents, Children

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports directly to the Corps Officers This position has no direct reports.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

NONE

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Noise Potential of verbal abuse

Work-related stress

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful job applicant will need to be between 15-30 years old and eligible to work in Canada, as the job is contingent upon Canada Summer Jobs program funding

ECE / ECEA Certification Preferred.

Food Safe Certification Completion of high school diploma.

First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsible Adult Certification Preferred.

Completion of TSA online Presidium Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

Able to provide Criminal Background Check screening and Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

Experience and Knowledge:

Experience working with children, knowledge of child development and ways to engage learners in various activities and environments.

Experience leading children through Vacation Bible School material

Ensure that the gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of job responsibilities (craft, story time)
Skills and Capabilities:

Teamwork- the skills needed to interact with other people, work with others in pairs and small and large groups to coordinate…