Assistant Director - Lawrence Park Kids Camp

Job Title:

Assistant Director, Lawrence Park Kids Camp

# of Positions Available:

1

About True North Sports Camps

True North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 in Toronto, Etobicoke and Oshawa. We offer baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, multi-sport and hockey day camps as well as after-school and weekend programs during the fall, winter and spring. At True North, we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every child’s development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience.

True North Sports Camps was created by the founders of North Toronto Baseball Camp, and since 2007 our goal has remained the same: to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.

The True North Philosophy

At True North Sports Camps we are committed to creating the best possible experience for every camper and great staff are vital to achieving that goal! While developing the campers’ athletic skills is certainly important, our core focus is creating a positive environment for our participants, allowing them to have fun and forge lasting friendships.

Position Details

Camp operates weekly in July and August from 8:30am – 4:00pm (with extended care from 8:00am until 5:00pm) Monday to Friday. This summer camp will operate for 8 weeks.

Location & Sport

Kids Camp - Lawrence Park

• Location:
  
  John Ross Robertson J.P.S (130 Glengrove Ave W, Toronto, ON)
• Term:
  June 29 – August 21, 2026

Work Hours

You will be required to be on-site July & August from 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday however, there will be some duties performed outside of these hours (mostly remotely).

Responsibilities

Assistant Directors are the “second-in-command” on-site leaders at each of our camps and are there to assist the Program Directors with the planning, organization and implementation of daily camp programming, while fostering a fun, inclusive and safe environment for all campers and staff. As the Assistant Director, you will have responsibilities both on-site and off-site, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

Pre-Camp (June – Part-Time (Approximately 25 hours total))

• Assist the Program Director with the planning and execution of staff-training, currently scheduled to occur June 20/21 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)
• Attendance at supplemental training specific to the on-site leadership staff, currently scheduled to take place May 30/31 (attendance at staff-training is mandatory; dates subject to change)
• Work with the Program Director to ensure that all required equipment and supplies are purchased, stored and organized at camp

During Camp (July & August – Full-Time) Staff Management

• Communication of weekly schedules and daily reminders to coaches (including any medical conditions, sun safety, hydration, etc.)
• Facilitate start and end of day staff meetings with the Program Director
• Assist the Program Director with coach evaluations and on-site CIT oversight

Programming

• Assist the Program Director to create and facilitate daily camp programming – get involved with the campers!
• Work with the coaches to continuously improve programming

Camper and Family Interactions

• Manage camper check-in and check-out with support from the Program Director
• Communicate and interact with parents throughout the day – handling program questions and feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service
• Assist coaches by providing care and comfort to upset, distraught or homesick campers

First Aid and Camp Safety

• Work with the Program Director and coaches to ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner
• Administer first aid to campers and coaches as needed with support from the Program Director
• Keep diligent records of all incidents at camp
• Administer prescription medications to campers
• Keep a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked first aid kit

Miscellaneous

• Ensure that camp-wide policies and procedures are implemented and followed by all coaches and campers (i.e., Hand sanitation, phones/tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pick-up, etc.)
• Participate in regular…