Arts Camp Supervisor

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$22.17

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

February 1, 2026

Openings:

6

Position Summary

Do you enjoy working with children and youth? Do you want to create memorable experiences for children in our community? If you answered "yes" then apply to be part of our Summer Camps 2026 Supervisory team

As a Summer Camp Supervisor, you will help children make memories by leading and supervising our Summer Camp programs on a full-time basis. Campers range from 4 – 16 years, and you'll be responsible for the administration, program delivery and supervision of Town of Milton camp programs - including extended care, to ensure all activities are safe, fun and appropriate. This position reports to the Camp Coordinator.

Major Job Responsibilities

What will you be responsible for?

• Creating fun and exciting daily activity plans for up to 10 weeks of camp that uphold the principles of HIGH FIVE
• Understanding our standard operating procedures, reporting all accidents, incidents, concerns, or site damage to the Camp Coordinator, ensuring all appropriate forms are complete
• Following all departmental safety standards and practices and Employee Code of Conduct
• Supporting the Camp Coordinator by assisting with site-specific training for Camp Leaders and providing administrative support
• Supervising and being visible in the camp setting – daily sign in/sign out, set–up/takedown, ensuring program supplies/equipment are set up and put away daily
• Actively participating in camp with the daily delivery of programming, including staff break coverage
• Providing support during our extended care periods (7:30-8:30am & 4:30-5:30pm) as required
• Communicating with parents/guardians at sign in/out about the camper's day; sharing reminders, successes and challenges
• Providing effective leadership, mentorship, and supervision to Summer Camp Program Leaders, and assisting Camp Coordinator with performance evaluations as required
• Support Instructors, assist with preparation of materials, scripts, music, costumes, backgrounds as needed
• Providing support to ICAN (Integrated Care for Assisted Needs) program and staff break coverage as required
• Completing Quest 2 evaluations for required camp sites
• Assisting the Behaviour Specialists with behaviour management tracking of camp participants
• Performing all other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

What will we need from you?

• Ability to work a minimum of 9 weeks during July and August at approximately 40 hours per week, up to a maximum of 44 hours. Actual hours may vary depending on program registration
• This position works full-day shifts, Monday to Friday, with standard hours of either 8:15am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 4:45pm. Shift times may vary and can include extended care coverage, as outlined above
• For Performing Arts Camp an evening commitment is required on: July 16, July 30, August 13, and August 27, 2026. Shift start and end times will be modified on performance days to support evening event scheduling. Specific times will be communicated in advance
• Participation in all scheduled paid camp training sessions held during the evenings and weekends in May and June is mandatory and a condition of employment
• Attendance at all mandatory paid, bi-weekly staff meetings that occur outside of camp hours

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution for upcoming Fall Semester; documentation/proof of registration as a full-time student must accompany the application
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a camp environment; supervisory and program planning experience preferred
• Experience working with children with exceptionalities is considered an asset
• Experience or interest in the Arts — including visual arts, crafts, drama, theatre blocking, dance, choreography, and/or musical instruments such as guitar, piano, or ukulele — is considered an asset
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C certification is required
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is required
• Behaviour Management Systems Training (BMS) or equivalent is required
• Access to transportation to travel between work locations in a timely manner is required, as successful candidate(s) may be required to travel between different camp sites

• HIGH FIVE Quest 2 preferred

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check policy, a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening if 18 years of age or older) must be submitted and approved prior to the first scheduled day of work.

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development and Behaviour Management Systems training is a requirement for this role. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend these certification courses as part of Summer Camp training.

Want to apply?

Interested applicants should apply online at

under the Careers section by 11:59 pm on January 31, 2026. Please note, applicants should apply using only their own name and e-mail address.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please check your email and junk/spam folder regularly. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the minimum 9-week requirement.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.