Summer Student

23 hours ago

Tillsonburg, Canada Town of Tillsonburg Full time
Summer Student - Youth Leader in Training
Town of Tillsonburg is looking for three (3) enthusiastic Youth Leaders in Training who would be responsible for assisting in the care of youths, ages 4-12 years old attending camp.  This is a training position to increase knowledge and awareness of program content and leadership styles.

This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan. 

Department: Recreation, Culture and Parks
Division: Recreation Programs and Services
Reports To: Programs Supervisor
Contract: June 15, September 4, 2026
Hourly Rate: $16.60/hour
Weekly Hours: up to 24
Vacancy: 3 (new)

Criminal Record Check required for this position.  If over eighteen (18) years of age, a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required. 
Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Responsibilities
  • Helps facilitate youth activities and helps ensure programming is inclusive and adapted to every child's needs.
  • Closely monitors participants' conduct and provides ongoing supervision.
  • Motivates and encourages each child to participate during all activities.
  • Assists with the keeping of attendance records.
  • Prioritizes and ensures child well-being, safety, and protection. 
  • Reports all accidents/incidents, problems or concerns to the Youth Leader or the Program Coordinator.
  • Assists with set-up and cleanup of all activities.
  • Attend all schedule staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Follows all Town policies and procedures.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
  • High School Student– minimum 14 years of age
  • Standard First Aid with CPR Level C or the ability to obtain it
  • HIGH FIVE training in the Principles of Healthy Child Development; Principles in Action; Healthy Mind, Healthy Child or the ability to obtain it.
  • Interest in working with children.
  • Interest in facilitating activities including crafts, sports, music and/or games.
  • Ability to help facilitate activities on a daily basis.
  • Excellent customer service and time management skills.
  • Hard working, motivated and reliable - with the ability to attend work regularly and punctually.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and accept and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
  • Ability to attend all orientation and training sessions.
  • Availability to work for duration of the summer.
  • Must be returning to school in the Fall.

About the recruitment process

The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. 

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