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Head Instructors, Canoe/kayak, Camps 2025

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Harbourfront centre Full time

**Application Deadline: March 7, 2025**

Harbourfront Centre, on Toronto’s waterfront, is an innovative non-profit cultural organization which creates events and activities of excellence for a diverse public that enliven, educate and entertain. Currently, exciting seasonal employment opportunities exist in Harbourfront Centre Camps, one of Toronto’s largest, most diverse and creative day camps

As such, we are seeking a few energetic, collaborative and dependable **Head Instructors, Canoe/Kayak** to oversee all aspects of the Canoe and Kayak summer camp program and its daily operations, as well as to provide ongoing support to staff and campers on the water.

**Position Title**: Head Instructor, Canoe/Kayak

**Department**: Education, Camps

**Number of Vacancies**: 2

**Type of Employment**: Seasonal contract, from May - August 2025. Training starting in May 2025 (part-time hours) with an increase to a regular work schedule in June. Camps run from June 30 -August 30, 2025.

**Hours of Work**:Monday to Friday, up to 35-40 hours per week (training may be assigned on weekends)

**Rate of Pay**:$20.50 per hour

**Work Location**: On-site at our waterfront campus in Toronto

The Head Instructor, Canoe/Kayak collaborates closely with the Manager, Camps, the Camps Coordinator, and the Program Supervisor to oversee all aspects of the Canoe and Kayak summer camp program and its daily operations, while also providing ongoing support to staff and campers on the water. Working as a team, this role designs and implements staff training and programming, ensuring that Harbourfront Centre Camps’ high standards of quality, safety, and inclusivity are consistently upheld. This role also shares responsibilities for managing a team of instructors and counselors, acting as the key liaison between the Supervisor and the instructional team. In the pre-camp season, Head Instructors will assist with the hiring, training, and development of staff, as well as the creation of camp programming. During the camp season, they will be responsible for supervising the well-being of both campers and staff, coordinating the day-to-day operations with the Supervisor, and providing hands-on support to ensure a safe and enriching experience on the water.

**Duties**:

- Train and develop Instructors and Counsellors to ensure they are prepared for the demands of their roles, focusing on:
- Program planning and design for both on-water and on-land instruction.- Developing programming and resources that meet camp objectives.- Ensuring the quality and content of relevant knowledge, instruction, and canoe/kayak skills.- Group leadership and staff management.- On-water safety management.
- Manage camper behavior by addressing and resolving issues in a positive and consistent manner, ensuring campers are engaged, respectful, and following camp rules.
- Supervise a team of 10 Instructors, 10 Junior Instructors, and volunteers (Instructors-in-Training), ensuring smooth operations.
- Support the development of volunteers (Instructors-in-Training) alongside the Leadership Supervisor.
- Handle administrative tasks, including evaluations, incident reports, parent newsletters, and other documentation.
- Monitor and evaluate programming throughout the summer to ensure it aligns with camp goals and standards.
- Conduct regular check-ins and meetings with Instructors and Counsellors (on land) to provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Lead emergency procedures, ensuring the safety of campers and staff and responding quickly to critical situations.
- Oversee camper drop-off, pick-up, and travel transitions, ensuring smooth processes for campers.
- Provide excellent customer service to campers, families, and staff, addressing concerns and escalating issues when needed.
- Assist with ensuring safety during emergency procedures for both campers and staff.
- Coordinate and facilitate staff social events to enhance team morale.
- Perform other duties as required to support camp operations.

**Requirements**:

- Currently studying in post-secondary education in fields such as education, physical education, recreation, or a related field, or have equivalent experience.
- 2-3 years of experience working with or supervising children and youth in a camp, daycare, or educational setting (day or overnight).
- 2-3 years of demonstrated experience directly leading marine/swim programs and/or educational programs for children and youth.
- Experience in one of the specialized disciplines: swimming/lifesaving, canoeing, kayaking, paddle sports, etc.
- Experience in developing lesson and activity plans for swimming and/or on-the-water activities.
- Previous supervision experience of staff or volunteers in a camp or recreational setting.
- Ability to coach and provide constructive feedback to staff, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring top performance.
- Consistently brings a positive, energetic attitude to the workplace, creating a motivating and supportive environm