Camp Director

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc – Seasonal Job Opportunity
Camp Director

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is looking for someone who shares our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You will be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile to serve residents and ratepayers. Our mission is to lead and serve our communities by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we strive to reach it together.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we'd love to hear from you

Strathroy-Caradoc… Urban Opportunity, Rural Hospitality.

The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal full-time "Camp Director."

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Recreation, Programs, and Community Liaison, or their designate, the Camp Director oversees the day-to-day operations of all day camps.

Goal Statement:

As a member of the Municipal team, each employee is responsible for serving the citizens of Strathroy-Caradoc by meeting the ratepayers' needs and expectations, as articulated by Council, by striving to be the best in everything we do through attitude, training and creativity, and for representing the Municipality as a strong, integrated organization dedicated to quality, sustainable and viable services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the interview and hiring process of Recreation Program Team Members – Camp Counsellors.
• Lead the training, coaching, and evaluation of Recreation Program Team Members – Camp Counsellors.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all day camp programs.
• Plan and lead staff meetings with day camp team.
• Responsible for scheduling day camp staff, field trips, bussing, pool visits, and any other camp related items that may need scheduling.
• Assist with day camp equipment and supplies ordering.
• Responsible for ensuring Camper and staff safety through the application of due diligence and risk management practices. Ensure the safe operation of municipal recreation equipment and facilities by applying safe work methods and procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of positive customer service by acting in a frontline service capacity dealing with campers, parents/guardians, service representatives, and agency contacts.
• Complete and/or coordinate all summer day camp related documentation such as: accident/incident reports, behaviour reports, and complaint reports as may be required.
• Perform such other related duties as may be assigned from time to time. 

Qualifications:

• OSSD or post-secondary diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of day camp experience.
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Must have a valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's licence with a satisfactory driver's abstract.
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, principles, and practices involved in the operations of a day camp program.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to use computers and related software.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check prior to starting employment.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Compensation:

Wage: Band 1 – $ $22.19 per hour + $2.00 per hour Camp Director Premium (2025 rates)
Benefits: Voluntary enrolment in the OMERS pension plan. To learn more about OMERS, please visit

Posting Type: Existing Vacancy

Closing Date: January 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm

Only applications submitted through the Municipality's job board by the deadline noted above will be accepted.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes. The Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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