Camp Director (Winter Break Camp 2026)

Job summary

Lead on-site camp operations, supervise and mentor staff and volunteers, and plan and deliver safe camp programs and special events. Serve as the main contact for families and staff, respond to enquiries and emergencies, and coordinate with internal teams and external user groups.

Job details

Job Description Working with the Town of Newmarket’s Recreation and Culture Team, means the opportunity to make a difference and connect with your community! Working in Recreation means the start of something special, gaining valuable work experience and learning new skills. We are looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with others with a passion to deliver high quality programs, events and services. One thing is for certain, you will love the experience and our participants will too! The Successful Candidate Will Be the on-site lead, supervise and mentor camp staff and volunteers through ongoing coaching, formal performance evaluations and discipline, when necessary. Manage day-to-day camp operations and ensure safe delivery of camp programs. Plan, coordinate and implement the delivery of safe camp programming and special events. Be the main point of contact for parents/guardians regarding camper well-being, and sign in/out, as well as for staff regarding program planning, camp documentation, break scheduling, inventory checks, supply order requests, and feedback to Camp Coordinators. Respond to emergency situations including performing minor first aid and/or arranging for medical assistance. Collaborate with outside user groups to ensure all parties are on the same page in delivering safe and quality programming. User groups may include Aquatics, Facilities, Customer Service, Special Guests, Bus Drivers, Vendor Camps, etc. Respond to enquiries and provides quality customer service to participants, parents/guardians, and general public. For full listing of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description. Job Requirements Post-secondary education in related discipline (such as Recreation and Leisure, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in the planning and execution of day camp activities, working with children. Experience in a supervisory role in a related field Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public, participants, parents/guardians of participants and staff. Excellent organizational skills and capable of dealing with multiple situations at once in a professional and courteous manner. Excellent communication, interpersonal, instructional, written and program delivery skills. Current Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification required. Current High Five (Principles of Healthy Child Development) certification required. Behaviour Management Systems, Safe Management or Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification required. Lifesaving Society’s Safeguard certification required. Due to the nature of the contacts of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town (Those 18 Years & Older) or the completion of Declaration of Minors – Working with Vulnerable Individuals Self Declaration Form (Those 17 Years and Younger) is required. Please Note: Certifications are not required at time of application but must be obtained prior to job commencement. The Town of Newmarket may offer opportunities for certification. The Town of Newmarket's Winter Break Camps will run on December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 & 31 (half day), 2026.

What you’ll do

Lead on-site camp operations, supervise and mentor staff and volunteers, and plan and deliver safe camp programs and special events. Serve as the main contact for families and staff, respond to enquiries and emergencies, and coordinate with internal teams and external user groups.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with experience planning and delivering day camp activities for children and supervisory experience. Required certifications include Standard First Aid and CPR-C, High Five, behaviour management or crisis intervention, and Lifesaving Society Safeguard; a satisfactory vulnerable sector check or applicable minor self-declaration is also required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Staff Supervision
• Staff Mentoring
• Camp Operations
• Program Planning
• Event Coordination
• Child Development
• First Aid
• Emergency Response
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organization
• Behaviour Management
• Parent and Guardian Communication
• Inventory Management
• Performance Evaluation

Job areas

• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Government & Public Sector
• Education

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