Arts Camp Coordinator

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Hourly Wage:

$24.91

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

January 1, 2026

Openings:

1

Position Summary

Do you enjoy working with children and youth? Do you want to create memorable experiences for children in our community? Apply to be part of our Summer Camps 2026 Supervisory team

As a Summer Camp Coordinator, you'll be responsible for the administration, program delivery and supervision of Town of Milton camp programs including the extended care program, at one or multiple facilities, ensuring all activities are safe, fun and appropriate. This position reports to the Camp Director.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Understanding camp policies and procedures and supporting the entire camp team in following the established rules and guidelines governing the safety and conduct of participants
• Supporting the Recreation Coordinators and Camp Directors with the delivery of camp training to staff
• Following all established departmental safety standards and practices and Employee Code of Conduct
• Developing a camp resource to be used in planning of daily camp activities
• Assisting with the development of Camp Supervisor's weekly program plans that uphold the principles of HIGH FIVE and approving program plans
• Evaluating situations for potential risks and proactively take action to address such risks and reporting all incidents/concerns/actions or site damage to supervisor
• Reviewing registration numbers weekly, and scheduling staff accordingly to ensure appropriate supervision ratios, including the scheduling of extended care and breaks
• Providing administrative support to camps, including creating camp binders with sign in/out sheets, attendance lists and medical forms, and facilitating weekly staff meetings
• Ordering materials and supplies, while keeping within allotted budget, completing VISA reconciliation within the deadlines as outlined
• Communicating with parents, answering e-mail and phone inquiries in a timely manner, and sending pre-camp welcome email to camp families
• Providing leadership and supervision to Camp Supervisors and Leaders, coaching, developing and ensuring all performance expectations are met
• Reviewing and approving mid-term and summers end evaluations of Summer Camp Program Leaders within the deadlines as outlined
• Assisting with bi-weekly payroll
• Carrying out HIGH FIVE staff recognition program and staff appreciation activities and events
• Daily check ins with Camp Supervisors and Camp Leaders daily to ensure quality program delivery and appropriate level of staff to participant numbers; leading related programs where required
• Providing support during our extended care periods (7:30-8:30am & 4:30-5:30pm) and leading programs as required
• Assisting the Behaviour Specialists with Behaviour Management tracking
• Completing QUEST 2 evaluations for required camp sites
• 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 will you bring to the team?

• Completion, or working toward the completion, of a post-secondary degree/diploma program in Education, Recreation & Leisure or a related field
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working in a camp environment with demonstrated experience in supervision and program planning
• Experience working with children with exceptionalities
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C is required
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) is required
• HIGH FIVE Quest 2 certification 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) will be required to travel between different camp sites
• 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.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to attend Behaviour Management Systems training as part of the camp training. All other certifications are required as part of the application.

Want to apply?

Interested applicants should apply online at

under the Careers section by 11:59 pm on December 31, 2025. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by email. Please check your email (and junk/spam folder) regularly. Preference will be given to candidates who meet the minimum 9-week requirement.

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