Camp Senior Leader - Inclusion

Job Details
Part-Time (Non-UnionT)

Posting Status
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received atoakville.ca by no later than 11:59pm onDecember 1, 2026.

This is a summer student position. All applicants must provide confirmation of full-time student status in current academic year and/or acceptance into full-time studies the following September.

Basic Function:
Reporting to Full-Time town staff and the Camps Area Coordinators - Inclusion, the Senior Leader - Inclusion assists in the operation, delivery, and on-site administration of the Town of Oakville camp programs. The Senior Leader - Inclusion will assist with the inclusion and supervision of campers with exceptionalities in a variety of camp programs, including programs for teenagers with disabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Majority of responsibilities include front line service and program delivery, including daily monitoring of camp programs through staff, volunteer and participant interactions.
• Responsible for daily staff contact, program quality, on-site safety and facility condition.
• Support the objectives and philosophies of the camps as established by the Recreation and Culture department.
• Adhere to department prescribed policies and procedures.
• Act as a knowledgeable resource and on-site program representative for the department, Program Playleaders, Inclusion Support Workers, participants and the public at large.
• Support and promote the HIGH FIVE "Principles of Healthy Child Development" (PHCD).
• Follow and implement all Health and Safety regulations, and public health guidelines.

 Specific Duties: 

• Attend all mandatory staff functions from May-September 2027 including but not limited to; training, scheduled shifts, staff meetings and site clean-ups and all allocated program times.
• Arrive at the program site well in advance of the start of the program day to ensure the site and staff are ready for the day's activities.
• In the absence of a Camp Coordinator or full-time staff take the lead role during any emergency or critical incident that may occur.
• Actively participate in daily planning and delivery of programs to ensure quality control.
• Assist with planning and facilitating training for Playleaders / Inclusion Support Workers.
• Ensure the continuing safety of all participants, staff, and volunteers while at the program site.
• Resolve behaviour and conduct issues of both on-site staff and program participants in accordance with department approved procedures.
• Report and document all health and safety related incidents as per guidelines and report to full-time staff immediately.
• With the assistance of the full-time staff and Camps Area Coordinators - Inclusion, advice and document all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Observe and record staff performance in collaboration with full-time staff.
• Collaborate with full-time staff and Camps Area Coordinator - Inclusion in preparation of staff, and volunteer evaluations (where applicable).
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with town facility staff and the community at large.
• Be available each day to greet parents and participants and provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure staff have the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), materials and supplies required for a safe and effective program.
• Monitor and then immediately notify the Camps Area Coordinator - Inclusion / full-time staff of any on-site problems and/or recommendations regarding staff performance, participants, parents or facilities which may affect the program.
• Assist and coordinate on-site staff with weekly program planning sessions with staff.
• Attend all mandatory staff functions: training, staff meetings, site clean-ups and all allocated program times.
• Provide regular updates to the Camps Area Coordinator - Inclusion / full-time staff.
• Ensure the proper cleanup of the program site on a daily basis.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Camps Area Coordinator - Inclusion / full-time staff.

Mandatory Training Requirement 
Successful candidates are required to attend all mandatory training sessions as a condition of employment. Training dates will be provided in advance and are subject to change based on operational requirements. Posted training dates may be adjusted by up to one to two (1-2) days before or after the scheduled date, and candidates are expected to maintain availability for these potential date adjustments. Failure to attend any mandatory training session, or to maintain availability for the scheduled training dates, may result in the withdrawal of an employment offer or termination of employment.

Mandatory Training - type and date(s):

Play Leader Training (select 1 from the 2 options below)

• Thursday, June 17, 2027, 4:00-7:00pm;OR
• Thursday, June 24, 2027, 4:00-7:00pm.

Senior Staff Training (must attend all)

• Wednesday, May 26, 2027, 4:00-8:00pm;and
• Thursday, June 3, 2027, 4:00-8:00pm.

Hub Day Training(must attend all)

• Tuesday, June 29, 2027, 12:00pm-7:00pm; and
• Wednesday, June 30, 2027, 8:00am-5:00pm.

Inclusion Training (select 1 from the 2 options below)

• Friday, June 11, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm;OR
• Saturday, June 19, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Behaviour Management Systems – Full Course(training required if certification not held) choose fromone of the following:

• Wednesday, May 19, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm;OR
• Saturday, May 29, 2027, 8:30am-4:30pm.

Behaviour Management Systems – Recertification(recertification is required annually if the certification is already held) choose from one of the following:

• Thursday, May 13, 2027, 8:30am-12:30pm;OR
• Thursday, May 27, 2027, 4:00pm-8:00pm.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

• Monday, June 21, 2027, 1:45-3:15pm;OR
• Monday, June 21, 2027, 3:30-5:00pm;OR
• Monday, June 21, 2027, 5:15-6:45pm.

Availability Requirement
The majority of scheduled work hours for this position will occur duringJuly and August 2027. As a condition of employment, candidates must be available to work a minimum 90% of the summer break period. Successful candidates must also be available to attend allmandatory training dates as outlined in this posting. Failure to meet these availability requirements may impact eligibility for employment.

Qualifications

• Current (within 3 years of the date of issue) Intermediate First Aid with CPR C (formerly known as Standard First Aid with CPR C) Certificate from a WSIB approved agency valid until September 4, 2027.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) is considered an asset.
• Behaviour Management Systems Training (BMS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification (see below for more information).
• Must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check dated within 60 days of the employment offer. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide acriminal record and judicial matters check (CRJMC).
• Must provide confirmation of full-time student status in current academic year and/or acceptance into full-time studies for September 2027.
• HIGH FIVE - QUEST 2 considered and asset.
• Formal education or training in the studies of children and/or youth (children’s studies, youth studies, psychology, teaching, recreation therapy, behaviour therapy and/or other related social sciences) is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory ability.
• Good communication and administrative skills.
• Strong problem solving and effective program planning skills.
• Camp specific experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Previous work experience with children with exceptionalities, experience with one-on-one support (feeding, changing, toileting, etc.) and behaviour management are considered an asset.
• Swimming and comfort in the water is an asset.

 HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD Certification) Information: 

• All successful candidates will be required to obtain HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification prior to commencement of duties. To find out more information on how to sign up for a training session, please visithttps://highfive.bestwaytoplay.org/default.php, click home and scroll down for upcoming events 
• WSIB Ontario has an approved list of first aid providersHERE.  

 DATED:October 9, 2026

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