Day Camp Leader-in-Training

Stratfordcanada; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local city council is seeking a Leader-in-Training (LIT) to support its Day Camp program while learning leadership skills. This role involves providing excellent customer service, planning activities, and participating in camp operations. Ideal candidates should demonstrate maturity, an eagerness to work with youth, and have previous experience in recreation programming. The application deadline is January 6, 2025, with a commitment to inclusivity and support for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate maturity and responsibility appropriate to the role.
• Eagerness to learn and work with children and youth.
• Previous experience working with children and youth is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and a positive image.
• Plan and implement daily activities of the camp program.
• Provide leadership and supervision of participants.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

Department/Division: Community Services - Recreation

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties: The Leader ‑ in ‑ Training (LIT) supports the City of Stratford Day Camp while learning leadership skills under the guidance of senior staff. LITs participate in camp while gradually taking on responsibility.

Work Performed:

• Provide excellent customer service and project a positive image for the City of Stratford; being courteous and respectful to campers, caregivers, and members of the community.
• Follow direction and guidance from co‑workers and the supervisory team, accepting suggestions and feedback in a positive, learning‑focused manner.
• Demonstrate initiative by looking for tasks that need attention and actively participating in activities to build leadership skills.
• In collaboration with the staff team, plan and implement the daily activities of the camp program including games, crafts, and special events.
• Provide mature leadership and complement the staff team through effective supervision of participants.
• Provide any necessary information to assist in the exchange of camper‑specific communication with caregivers.
• Attending training and staff meetings.
• Work with team to ensure all program duties and checklists are complete.
• Provide coverage to shifts in the event of staff absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate maturity and responsibility appropriate to the role.
• Eagerness to learn and work with children and youth.
• Previous experience of working with children and youth is an asset.

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• Previous experience in a recreation programming setting is an asset.
• Previous leadership‑related experience and the ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrate initiative and a positive attitude toward tasks and willingness to grow.

Applications will be received until January 6, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.