Program Director

**Job Title**: Program Director of Multi-Sport Camp **About True North Sports Camps** True North Sports Camps offers year-round sports programming for boys and girls ages 2 to 14 in Toronto, Etobicoke and Oshawa. We offer baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, multi-sport and multi-sport with a hockey specialty summer day camps. As well as after-school and weekend programs during the fall, winter and spring. At True North, we believe that recreational sports are an important part of every child’s development and we make it our top priority to deliver a truly memorable experience. True North Sports Camps was created by the founders of North Toronto Baseball Camp, and since 2007 our goal has remained the same: to provide the highest quality sports instruction in a fun, safe and encouraging environment. **The True North Philosophy** At True North Sports Camps we are committed to creating the best possible experience for every camper and great staff are vital to achieving that goal While developing the campers’ athletic skills is certainly important, our core focus is creating a positive environment for our participants, allowing them to have fun and forge lasting friendships. **Position Details** Camp operates weekly in July and August from 8:30am - 4:00pm (with extended care from 8:00am until 5:00pm) Monday to Friday. This summer, camp will operate for 7 to 9 weeks dependent on the location. We are hiring Program Directors for the following camps: **Locations & Sports** - Multi-Sport - Oshawa_ - Location: Memorial Park (340 Chaplin Crescent, Toronto, ON) - Term: June 30 - August 22, 2025 **Work Hours** You will be required to be on-site July & August from 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday however, there will be some duties performed outside of these hours (mostly remotely). **Responsibilities** Program Director are the on-site leaders of our camps and are responsible for the planning, organization and implementation of daily camp programming, while fostering a fun, inclusive and safe environment for all campers and staff. As the Program Director, you are responsible for the holistic management of the camp with the support of the Assistant Director. More specifically, Program Directors have responsibilities both on-site and off-site, which include, but are not limited to, the following: Pre-Camp (June - Part-Time (_Approximately 30 Hours total_)) - Work with the “Leadership Team” to create camp programming (daily and weekly) - Ensure that all required equipment and supplies are purchased, stored and organized at camp During Camp (July & August - Full-Time) - Staff Management_ - Effectively delegate to and manage the Assistant Director who reports to the you as the “second-in-command” on-site - Provide coaches with informal ongoing feedback and instruction, as well as executing formal performance reviews - Support the Assistant Director with the communication of weekly schedules and daily reminders to coaches (including any medical conditions, sun safety, hydration, etc.) - Facilitate start and end of day staff meetings - set expectations for all coaches and encourage personal growth - Support the Assistant Director in managing staff attendance - On-site oversight of CITs - Programming_ - Organize camper groups and cohorts before the start of each week - Create and facilitate daily camp programming - get involved with the campers - Work with the coaches to continuously improve programming - Camper and Family Interactions_ - Support the Assistant Director in managing camper check-in and check-out - Communicate and interact with parents throughout the day - handling program questions and feedback in a professional manner by providing exceptional customer service - Assist coaches by providing care and comfort to upset, distraught or homesick campers - First Aid and Camp Safety_ - Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner - Support the Assistant Director in: - Providing first aid to Campers and Coaches as needed - Maintaining diligent records of all incidents at camp - Administering prescription medications to campers - Keeping a clean, well-organized, and fully stocked first aid kit - Miscellaneous_ - Ensure that camp-wide policies and procedures, are implemented and followed by all coaches and campers (i.e., Hand sanitation, phones/tablets away during camp, regular headcounts, garbage pick-up, etc.) - Participate in regular meetings with your Site Director - Support the Assistant Director in tracking and organizing camp equipment, supplies, t-shirts and prizes **Experience and Skills** - Strong leadership and communication skills developed through previous supervisory roles along with the ability to provide exceptional customer service - Experience developing programs and activities for children - Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills: ability to establish rapport and maintain excellent communication with campers, parents, and coaches - St