Summer Camp - Lead Camp Instructor

Overview

Why Clarington?
The Municipality of Clarington offers a collaborative environment that promotes work-life balance and meaningful community impact. We value accountability, integrity, and respect, and we are committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. The Municipality of Clarington is a growing community with opportunities for impact today and in the future.

The vacancy is for a newly created seasonal position within the Public Services Department, Community Services Division. The day camps operate from June 29 to September 4, 2026, and offer programs including sports camp, kinder camp, arts camp, and more.

• Assisting Head Camp Instructor in the implementation of camp programs.
• Assisting the supervision and organization of activities, special events and field trips.
• Supporting the supervision of camp staff and volunteers.
• Collaborating and contributing in the delivery of all mandatory training and meetings.
• Overseeing daily camp activities.
• Providing support, guidance, and feedback to staff.
• Collecting daily attendance records and making any necessary follow up calls.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Candidates must currently be enrolled in full-time studies in a secondary or post-secondary recognized educational institution on a full-time basis (to be verified).
• Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Candidates must exhibit maturity, responsibility, and leadership qualities.
• Three (3) years experience working with children and youth in a recreation setting or day camp is required.
• Two (2) years program leadership experience at a supervisory level is required.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and strong written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in program planning and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service.
• Proof of current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certification would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a Standard First Aid and CPR “C” certificate at employee’s expense prior to commencing employment.
• Certificate in High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) would be an asset at time of interview. Successful candidates must obtain a PHCD certificate at employee’s expense prior to commencing employment.
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete scheduled training prior to camp beginning.

• Rate of pay: $21.29 per hour (2026 rate).
• Hours of work:
  Summer Day camp employment would be from June 1 to September 4, 2026, with 40 hours of evening/weekend training during the month of June, and up to a maximum of 40 hours per week during July and August, pending successful day camp registration.

A satisfactory criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check and proof of qualifications will be required for the successful candidate.

Prior to starting the position, the successful candidate must provide, at their own expense, the following:

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C” Certificate.
• High 5 Principles of Healthy Child Development Certificate.

Applications will be accepted until February 16, 2026
, at 11:59pm. To learn more about employment with the Municipality of Clarington and to apply for this exciting and challenging opportunity, visit:

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive and inclusive employer committed to equity, diversity, and creating a respectful and barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. To request support or accessible formats, please contact the Human Resources Division at

Applicant information is collected under the authority of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection can be directed to Human Resources at