Summer Students - Day Camp Leader

Department Community Services Department - Parks, Recreation and Culture Division

Assist with activities for day camp programs and liaising with parents, program participants, and general public, ensuring a safe program environment, including active supervision and monitoring of children and equipment.

Employment Status:
Student

Union:
NON-UNION

Open To:
Internal/External Applicant(s)

Duration (if temporary):
Student, June to August

Summer Student – Day Camp Leader

Wage $18.71 hourly (2026)

Reports To Supervisor, Community Partnership & Programs

Department Community Services

Location Lindsay Recreation Complex

Hours Summer Full Time, 40 hours per week

Other Hours are Monday - Friday

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring summer students, and we're looking for innovative and passionate individuals interested in a two-month position from July to August. Our Summer Student Program introduces students to the public sector through challenging experiences, while providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to the community.

Summer employment with the City of Kawartha Lakes can be great way to earn and learn.

• Minimum of age 16
• Registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year, 2025 to 2026
• Registered as a full time student with the intent to return to school on a full time basis during the next academic year, 2026 to 2027

• Active supervision of program participants
• Planning and organizing programs including activities and supplies
• Foster positive relationships with and among participants
• Collaborate and work professionally with peers
• Problem solving, conflict resolution, customer service
• Adheres to and promotes program policies, rules, and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

• Strong leadership skills
• Previous experience working with children
• Previous work experience in a recreation environment (municipal programs or camps)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certificate preferred

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise People Services to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.