Camp Assistant Location Manager

**ABOUT US**

At Toronto Kidz, we celebrate the unique diversity and individual interests of children. Located in the vibrant city of Toronto, we strive to cultivate open-minded, globally aware youngsters. Our carefully crafted programs embrace each child’s uniqueness, fostering teamwork, friendship and responsibility. Led by experienced and qualified staff, we provide an engaging environment for kids to discover and learn, sparking their curiosity and supporting their continuous growth.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This year our summer camp will run from June 30th to August 22nd, 2025. We are looking for Location Managers who can commit, full-time, to 6-8 consecutive weeks, from **June 30th to August 22nd, 2025**.

Location Managers will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of their designated camp location. This includes the management of facilities, staff coordination, safety, and parent communication. Location Managers possess a unique blend of leadership, organization and passion for education. They are dedicated, capable and resilient individuals, who have a natural ability to lead by example. Location Managers not only have strong administration and logístical management but also possess an inclusive and inspirational leadership style that fosters a welcoming camp environment. Furthermore, Location Managers embody the camp’s values and philosophy, serving as passionate advocates for creating memorable camper experiences and empowering camper individuality and growth.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO (RESPONSIBILITIES)**:
**Staff Management**
- Manage all staff and volunteers at the assigned location; including, but not limited to, absences, camper behaviour escalations and staff issues.
- Supervise timely completion of **daily tasks** and ensure that staff take their mandated breaks; enforce and escalate as appropriate.
- Evaluate and provide regular **real-time feedback**on all staff performance.
- Conduct quick weekly **1:1 feedback** sessions with staff with the purpose of **mentoring**them in their career development. Sign-off on session completions.
- Track staff performance and provide end-of-summer staff performance overview to upper management.
- Enforce **camp policies** with staff and **escalate**to upper management when necessary.
- Mediate staff issues and escalate to upper management when appropriate.
- Assign and delegate daily **ad hoc** responsibilities to the Assistant Location Manager and weekly Volunteers.

**Administration & Scheduling**
- Create the daily **timetable**of camper activities, staff **schedules**and breaks to ensure that all groups rotate between activities in a smooth and timely manner.
- Manage **logistics**during field trip days (departures, returns etc.) to minimize disruption to the camper experience.
- Communicate and **update**upper management daily via a Whatsapp group chat.
- Draft **weekly reminders**to staff about topics pertinent to the location i.e. upcoming field trips, weather, camper behaviour tips etc.
- Familiarize and understand camp policies and resources; **direct staff** to appropriate camp resources as needed.

**Programming Quality**
- Ensure **excellence in programming** quality by:

- Daily checking in on each group’s arts & crafts and theme activity sessions and giving counsellors teaching tips where appropriate.
- Daily checking in on each group’s indoor and outdoor activities to make sure counsellor-led themed games are played.
- Collaborate with Assistant Location Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of the location. Including but not limited to instructing Counsellors on the theme activities, verifying that arts & crafts materials and camp supplies are available and on-site etc.

**Camp Location Management**
- Manage the daily morning set-up of the camp location and camper check-in process, to set each day up for success.
- Lead the maintenance of the physical camp location including its cleanliness, tidiness and **flagging any issues** appropriately to upper management.
- Follow safety procedures and protocols onsite and offsite for all campers and staff at the assigned location.

**Parent Relationships & Behaviour Management**
- Build **strong relationships** with the parents and guardians of campers.
- Implement and enforce our three-strike behaviour policy.
- Escalate and work with upper management to rectify any issues.
- Communicate and **report camper behaviour daily** to the Camp Directors.
- Ensure that all campers are signed in and out each day accurately.
- Available and committed to working full-time, Monday to Friday, for 6-8 consecutive weeks total (June 30 - August 22, 2025).
- Bachelor Degree in education or a related field preferred.
- Ontario College of Teacher’s (OCT) License **mandatory**.
- Complete a valid and recent Vulnerable Sector Police Check (not older than 6 months) **at your own expense** prior to the start of employment.
- Provide a valid and current Standard First Aid & CPR, level C, certificate *