2026 Inclusion Support for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

Department

Recreation & Culture

Affiliation

Non-Union

Compensation Range

$ $19.56

Job Summary

Reporting to the Program Supervisor – Inclusion, the Program Director – Inclusion, and/or the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Inclusion Support Staff are accountable for advocating, and providing individual support and adaptations for a child, youth, or young adult with special needs in a recreation program setting.

Job Duties Include

• Develops and implements a daily/weekly action plan that will fully accommodate the support needs of your participant.

• Develops weekly professional and participant specific actionable goals.

• Assists in the development and implementation of adaptive programming for participants with special needs.

• Attends to the care needs (feeding, toileting, clothing changes, etc.) of participants with special needs.

• Ensures the safety and well-being of participants during program hours.

• Dispenses and administers participant medication as required.

• Provides lifts and transfers for participants as required.

• Provides behaviour management.

• Takes appropriate action to deal with incidents/accidents and emergencies, as outlined in the departmental policies and procedures.

• Works cooperatively and maintains ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.

• Creates an environment that fosters a positive and inclusive program experience.

• Creates an environment where participants strive to participate fully, perform to the best of their ability, and learn new skills.

Qualifications/Skills

• Completion of Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Minimum 9 months to 1 year of experience.

• Knowledge and experience related to the delivery of programs and services.

• Previous experience working/volunteering with children, youth, and/or young adults with special needs (personal, professional or volunteer experience will be considered).

• Strong behaviour management skills.

• Strong understanding of how to deliver personal care (clothing change, assistance in the washroom, etc.) to customers with dignity and safety.

• Self-motivated, positive, confident and approachable.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

• Current Standard First Aid with CPR C certification (if hired, must be obtained by June 10, 2026).

• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development certification (if hired, must be obtained by June 10, 2026).

• Able to provide a clear Criminal Reference /Vulnerable Sector check that is current (completed in the last 6 months), upon being hired.

• Must be available to work the full 9 weeks of Summer (June 29 - August 28, 2026) including mandatory training dates (Orientation, BMST, Staff Training).

Nice to Have

• Post-secondary education in Recreation / Therapeutic Recreation / PSW/DSW / Social Work / Education program is an asset.

What is Offered to Staff

• Compensation: We offer competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position.

• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, various shifts between 7:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. May be required to work extended hours for before and after care from 7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in addition to regularly scheduled hours.

• Town Perks: The Town offers temporary staff access to an Employee & Family Service Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre Combo Membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension - ).

Key Dates for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

• Active Interview – February 28, 2026

• Formal Interview – The week of February 23-27, 2026

• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – May 7, 2026, May 27, 2026 or June 4, 2026

• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – May 14, 2026, May 21, 2026, or June 16, 2026

• Corporate/Health and Safety Training – June 10, 2026

• Summer Staff Training – June 13, 2026 and June 22-June 25, 2026

• Camps begin – June 29, 2026

• Camps end – August 28, 2026*

*Contracts may be extended to end on September 4, 2026 for Camp Finale.

How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the "Apply" button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:

January 18, 2026

Are you a current Town of Ajax employee?

If you are a current Town of Ajax, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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