Summer Camp Instructors

Why Clarington?

Clarington is a community full of possibilities.

As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region, Clarington is home to over 107,000 residents across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. With our population expected to double by 2051, Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and small-town charm. We're known for our thriving energy and agricultural sectors, vibrant historic downtowns, and exceptional quality of life.

Our team thrives in a collaborative environment that promotes work-life balance and meaningful community impact. We value accountability, integrity, and respect, and we are deeply committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. Together, we're building a stronger Clarington — for today and for future generations.

The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?

About the Role

Vacancy Status: This posting is for a current vacancy to begin Summer 2026.

The Municipality of Clarington, Public Services Department, Community Services Division is looking for enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff to provide leadership and supervision in a safe and enjoyable environment for our summer day camps. Our day camps operate June 29 through September 4, 2026. The Municipality offers a variety of day camp programs including sports camp, kinder camps, junior camps, discovery and more.

The Municipality offers inclusive recreation, and candidates with interest working with children with special needs are encouraged to apply for the Inclusion Staff position. To apply for a Summer Camp, Inclusion Staff position, please visit our careers page.

Key Responsibilities

• Program planning and implementation of daily camp activities and events.
• Daily supervision and interaction with camp participants on-site and on field trips.
• Ensuring the safety of all participants at all times.
• Collecting accurate attendance figures daily and maintain weekly statistics.
• Assisting with supervision of volunteers.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers, parents, and supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Candidates must currently be enrolled in full-time studies in a secondary or post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis (to be verified).
• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age by June 29, 2026.
• Candidates must exhibit maturity, responsibility, and leadership qualities.
• Previous work experience with children or day camps would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
• Proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR "C" certification would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a Standard First Aid and CPR "C" certificate at employee's expense prior to commencing employment.
• Certificate in High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a PHCD certificate at employee's expense prior to commencing employment.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete scheduled training prior to camp beginning.

What we offer

• Rate of pay: $18.52 per hour (2026 rate).
• Hours of work: Summer Day camp employment would be from June 3, 2026, to September 4, 2026, with 40 hours of evening/weekend training during the month of June, and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week during July and August, pending successful day camp registrations.

Additional Information

A satisfactory criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check and proof of qualifications will be required for the successful candidate.

Prior to starting the position, the successful candidate must provide, at their own expense, the following:

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR "C" Certificate.
• High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate.
• Documentation that provides proof of current secondary or post-secondary enrollment must be submitted with your application. Failure to provide documentation may disqualify you from future consideration.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted untilFebruary 16, 2026, at 11:59pm.

To learn more about employment with the Municipality of Clarington and to apply for this exciting and challenging opportunity,visit:

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Equity

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive and inclusive employer committed to equity, diversity, and creating a respectful and barrier-free workplace.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. To request support or accessible formats, please contact the Human Resources Division at

Privacy

Applicant information is collected under the authority of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection can be directed to Human Resources

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