Summer Camp Group Lead

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada CIS Ontario Full time

The Opportunity:

Branksome Hall Day Camps (BHDC) is proud to deliver high quality programs that provide an opportunity for fun, friendships and learning to over 2, campers each year.

We are seeking creative and dynamic Camp Group Leads who will be responsible for the overall leadership of the camp program for their group, along with safety and supervision of the campers. Successful Group Lead candidates will use their specialized skills and experience to lead the delivery of lessons and programming throughout the week. Group Leads assume active leadership, providing guidance to Camp Counsellors with whom they will work cooperatively and collaboratively, and use their strong interpersonal skills to maintain open lines of communication with colleagues and families. Dedication, creativity, organization and enthusiasm are hallmarks of excellent Group Leads who will be positive role models to ensure a safe and fun camp experience for both campers and staff.

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Branksome Hall Day Camps (BHDC) will run for 8 weeks, June 24 to August 16, , on weekdays from 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Group Leads may be required to be available beyond their standard hours to participate in After Care when required or in the event of an emergency or other unexpected and time sensitive situation arises. Camps will not operate on July 1 or August 5 due to holidays. 

There will be mandatory Camp Staff Training days in June as follows:

Saturday, June 8, (for staff new to BHDC)

Saturday June 15, & Monday June 17, (for all staff) 

Qualifications and Experience:

Must have completed specific training/education, and/or have sufficient experience in the area of specialization 

Camp experience or experience leading programs for children/youth is an asset

Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification required before start of camp 

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development certification is an asset

Strong leadership skills developed through progressively responsible experience in a leadership role 

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC) required 

Ability to take charge, problem solve and motivate others 

Ability to work with and lead a wide variety of ages and demographic groups 

Working Conditions 

Working in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions 

Participation in recreational swim and outdoor water activities

May require working After Care (up until to 6:00 p.m.) from week to week, as necessary 

May require assisting campers who identify as same gender with changing clothes

Physical Requirements 

Physical ability to lead, and participate with, children of varying ages in a wide variety of challenging activities in any environment 

Lifting and moving camp equipment and supplies from one location to another 

Walking and/or standing for long periods of time (3+ hours at a time, 7+ hours per day)

Compensation & Benefits:

Hourly pay rate ranges from $18.60 to $20.60, depending on experience

Daily lunch, snacks and morning coffee/tea provided

Use of campus fitness facilities

An amazing summer with a supportive team, filled with fun opportunities of leadership development and growth



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