Camp Counsellor/Playground Leader

Camp Counsellor/Playground Leader - City Wide Important:Do not apply to this job opportunityif you are a returning City of Toronto employee, instead please complete anonline scheduling form . The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living. Req ID: 61803 Job Category: Camps Job Type: Temporary, Part-time Hourly Rate: $ 19.93 Number of Positions: Talent pool for future vacancies Start Date: TBD Work Location: All locations in the City of Toronto. Specific location will be determined upon hire. District: City Wide Season: Summer Duration: TBD Shift Information: TBD Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation Section: PFR CR Community Recreation Posting End Date: 03/01/2026 Responsibilities: Provides a fun, safe and meaningful program for children. Plans, develops, leads and evaluates a variety of camp programs. Organizes, implements and oversees activities and events. Takes action to deal with incidents, problems and emergencies and parent concerns as outlined in Divisional policies and procedures. Ensures equipment is available and in safe working condition. Performs administrative tasks to support the program. Interacts with staff, participants, parents/caregivers and other community members/agencies to provide program information. Works in alternate locations to cover staff absenteeism. Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions. Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs. Qualifications: Must be minimum 16 years of age. Previous camp or recreation experiences working with children preferred. Must produce original current Emergency First Aid, CPR C certification as recognized by the WSIB. You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Princi ples of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time. We thank all applicants for their submission. Candidates selected to advance beyond the screening stage will be contacted. Be sure to check your email regularly, including junk/spam mail folders, and log in to our profile to see the status of your application under Jobs Applied. Accommodation: If you are an individual who requires accommodation, due to disability under the Ontario Human Rights Code, to apply for this position, please email us at recjobs@toronto.ca, quoting the RequisitionIDand the jobtitle. The City is committed to providing Code-protected accommodation throughoutits hiring process. Please visitHiring Policies and Statements (toronto.ca) for further details. Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr