Assistant Program Coordinator
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Ontario Camps Association
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Summer Seasonal, Child Development/Support, Camp Counselor, Education Administration
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Child Care/Nanny
Summer Seasonal, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18 CAD Hourly
CAD
18.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Posting
Assistant Program Coordinator
Reports To: (Preseason) Manager of Recreation; (Camp Season) Program Coordinator
Locations: Camp Woodeden (London, ON) and Camp Merrywood (Perth, ON) each require 1 Asst. Program Coordinator
Employment Dates and Compensation:
Pre-season:
March 1, 2026 – May 17, 2026. 5-10hrs/week, remote, flexible. $18/hr.
Onsite:
May 19, 2026 – August 30, 2026. $115.00/day + meals and accommodation
At Easter Seals Ontario, we provide overnight camping opportunities for kids and young adults with physical disabilities. Each summer we welcome staff from all over the world and pride ourselves on providing a comprehensive pre-camp training, so our staff are equipped with all the skills they need to give our campers a great experience. Our camps make many traditional summer camp activities accessible and inclusive, such as swimming, boating, archery, high ropes, and more!
to learn more about our locations in Perth, Ontario and London, Ontario.
During the Pre-Season
, the Asst. Program Coordinator will report to the Manager of Recreation and contributes to the planning of all staff orientation.
During the Camp Season
, the Program Coordinator will report to the Recreation Supervisor and collaborate as an active member of the Leadership Team to support program quality, staff development, and a positive camp culture. The Assistant Program Coordinator supports the Program Coordinator in the planning and oversight of all camp programs to ensure that they are fun and safe and meet the needs of the campers.
The Assistant Program Coordinator acts as the Program Coordinator when they are offsite.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
Pre-Season
Assist in planning staff training and share responsibility for planning, implementing, and overseeing a camper-focused camp program and culture. Review the camp risk management procedures and safety protocols, ensuring a thorough understanding and the ability to appropriately respond to incidents.Develop program goals that follow Easter Seals Ontario camping goals & objectives.Camp Season
Reporting to the Program Coordinator, collaborate as an active member of the Leadership Team to support program quality, staff development, and a positive camp culture.In cooperation with other Leadership Team members, train program counsellors in the delivery of adaptive programs and introduce all staff to activities at each program area.Work with the Program Coordinator to establish the weekly schedule, manage program area resources, support program counsellors, and ensure good communication among the program area staff.Participate in the delivery of camp’s programs, ensuring they are high quality, challenging, creative, and safe for campers of all ages and abilities.Act as a program area counsellor when needed and is thus familiar with all program areas.Assist the Program Coordinator by completing program evaluations and gathering feedback to support ongoing improvements.Proactively identify and solve problems and areas of concern.Attend daily meetings with the land program staff and visit active program areas throughout the day. Lead daily meetings if Program Coordinator is unavailable.Maintain an active presence with programming staff by checking in informally throughout the day, offering guidance, and relaying concerns or feedback to the Program Coordinator.Report any staffing or program concerns promptly to Program Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor.Contribute to the evaluation of program area staff and participate in the proper completion and timely submission of program reports.Adhere to and support all camp policies and procedures as detailed in the Staff Resource Manual, Risk Management Plan, and Leadership Team Manual.The Assistant Counselling Coordinator assumes the role of Counselling Coordinator when they are off-site.Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor.Physical Aspects of the Position
Ability to communicate and work with groups and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage data sets, track inventory, and camp-wide schedules.Physical…
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