Active Start Camp Leader

Job Description

Posted Friday, November 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The Granite Club is looking for a seasonal Active Start Camp Leader who will be working along with their team to provide a safe, stimulating environment for the children in the Camp programs and take on more responsibilities than the counsellors. This permits parents to participate more freely in sports and social activities offered at the Club.

What’s in it For You?

- Collaborative & Engaging Work Environment: Join a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounted memberships at GoodLife Fitness, as well as preferred rates on auto and home insurance.
- Vibrant Employee Events: Participate in a variety of inclusive and exciting events that celebrate our culture.
- On‑Site Culinary Experience: Access to healthy, delicious meals daily at our Employee Cafeteria.
- Convenient Indoor Parking: Complimentary indoor parking to make your commute easier.

Primary Responsibilities

- Safe check in and out.
- Express drop off between 8:50am – 9:05am.
- Attend and play an active role in regular staff meetings.
- Assist children to get ready for activities, ensuring they are on time for activities.
- Provide a safe and fun environment for the campers.
- Ensure rules are adhered to.
- Clean areas at the end of the activity.
- Supervise children at lunch and snacks, ensuring children eat their lunch and snacks.
- Model positive eating habits and encourage recycling
- Creatively develop crafts and ideas for games to follow weekly themes.
- Dressing up on dress up days.
- Ensure questions and concerns from parents are noted to the supervisor.
- Participating in non‑instructional activities with children such as swimming, sports, tennis, etc. and encourage participation in these activities
- Be a positive role model for children and other counsellors to follow
- Encourage participation in activities and be a positive role model for children to follow
- Be on time for the shift and ensure you have all materials for the day ready 15 minutes prior to the start of camp.
- Administrative tasks such as keeping accurate attendance lists and turning them into the Camp Supervisors at the end of each week.
- Be aware of all the information on medical forms such as alternate pick‑up people, allergies, and emergency contacts. Always keep this information with you.
- Communicate with parents about their child’s day – establish a positive relationship with parents
- Ensure the First Aid kit is always up to date and with group.
- Post weekly program plans and ensure changes are communicated to parents
- Develop a detailed weekly schedule with the team and distribute as required.
- Ensure “special requests” are met. (drop off, allergies, etc.)
- Provide feedback to your team as necessary
- Delegate specific tasks to counsellors as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- Valid CPR & Emergency First Aid Required.
- A responsible, patient person who must have a genuine love for children.
- Experience working with pre‑school‑aged children would be considered an asset.
- Previous experience as a camp counsellor an asset.
- Previous experience with one of the following: Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, French, Tennis, Squash, and Badminton is an asset.
- Previous experience as a camp counsellor an asset.
- Previous experience with one of the following: Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, French, Tennis, Squash, and Badminton is an asset.

About the Granite Club

The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state‑of‑the‑art athletic facilities, world‑class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experiences and personalized services, each tailored to suit the varied needs and desires of its diverse and sophisticated Membership.

The Granite Club is Canada’s premier private Members’ family, athletic, recreation and social club. Located in north Toronto, we offer our 12,000 Members the highest standard of facilities, programs and services.

We strive to recruit enthusiastic, dedicated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional service. We’ll reward all your hard work with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Granite Club policy, a condition of employment is to perform a criminal background check and a vulnerable sector search demonstrating a satisfactory criminal record prior to commencing employment.

The Granite Club is committed to providing fair and accessible employment practices. If selected for an interview, we will be happy to work with you to ensure your interview is accessible and accomodation is provided based on the information you provide to the Granite Club Recruiter.

We thank you in advance for your interest in our opportunity

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